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Event: SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters with a right hand to the body.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Crosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd 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.
Todd thumps Crosby with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Crosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Crosby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby lands a jab.#T2#
Crosby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Crosby scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Crosby moves into the clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crosby moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Crosby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crosby lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Todd clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Crosby down.
A jab from Todd misses. #KD#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Crosby tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Crosby back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Crosby is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
and Todd counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Crosby! He's just covering up as Todd starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 900 New Era     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Crosby should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Crosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Crosby tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target. #T1#
Crosby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Tonissaar with a jab.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Crosby.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Crosby.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a counter combo.
Crosby moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonissaar.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonissaar lands with a good body shot.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Tonissaar and move into the clinch.
Tonissaar sizes up Crosby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Crosby. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crosby momentarily.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crosby, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby lands a really nice looking cross but Tonissaar seems unphased.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonissaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar scores with a hook.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Tonissaar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar lands a head kick. Crosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tonissaar cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Crosby.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar jabs at Crosby's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar lands a head shot.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Crosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Crosby connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Tonissaar.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands. #BC2#
Tonissaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby. #T2#
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Crosby moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crosby momentarily.
Tonissaar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Tonissaar.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.#T3#
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Tonissaar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tonissaar thows a body kick. Crosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crosby slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.#T4#
Tonissaar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar connects with a jab.
Crosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
Crosby throws a hook but Tonissaar avoids it easily.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crosby throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crosby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Crosby throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Crosby slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tonissaar tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Tonissaar manages to avoid the attempt.
Crosby stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Crosby checks it
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Crosby.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Tonissaar.
Nice jab there from Crosby. #CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Tonissaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick. #T2#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar cracks Crosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Tonissaar coming out on top.
Crosby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baruto Tonissaar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 895 Caunt vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Dotsenko cracks Crosby with a good jab.
Dotsenko throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dotsenko misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Dotsenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.
Dotsenko connects with a jab.
A left lands for Dotsenko.
Crosby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dotsenko scores with a jab.
Dotsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses with a straight left.
Dotsenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Artem Dotsenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Dotsenko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dotsenko looks OK. Crosby waves Dotsenko back to his feet!
Dotsenko lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
Dotsenko misses with a body punch
and Crosby counters with a huge left! Dotsenko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crosby isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dotsenko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crosby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Middleweight SF     
Date:   Apr 08, 2022
#R1#
Crosby misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Crosby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crosby can pounce on him.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd misses with a body kick. #T1#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crosby will feel that in the morning.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd thinks about the counter body kick.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Todd. #T2#
Todd scores with a jab.
Crosby 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.
Crosby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Jab, jab by Crosby - just one landing.
Todd's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Todd avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.#T3#
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Crosby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Crosby throws a hook but Todd blocks it.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Crosby.
A shot to the body from Crosby misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.#KD#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Todd crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Todd looks OK. Crosby waves Todd back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Crosby's belly button to the back.
Todd blocks a jab.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Crosby should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Todd misses with a looping left.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Todd cracks Crosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Todd with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Crosby moves away from the strike by Todd.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch.
Crosby takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Crosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Todd.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crosby swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Crosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd moves away from the strike by Crosby.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd thumps Crosby with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Crosby moves away and avoids it.
As Todd looks to move away, Crosby throws a big counter combo but Todd just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Crosby throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Todd manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Crosby slips under a jab.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd staying out of range there.#T3#
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
That kick from Todd tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Crosby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Todd tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.#T4#
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Todd is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crosby 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Dany Crosby!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Winston Todd!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Winston Todd!

Winston Todd wins by split decision!

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

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Middleweight QF     
Date:   Apr 07, 2022
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a jab.
Crosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Dambullah throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Dambullah clinches with his opponent.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land. #BC2#
Dambullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dambullah throws a head kick that half lands.
Crosby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dambullah.#T1#
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah lands a head kick!
Dambullah throws out a powerful jab.
Dambullah cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Crosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dambullah throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dambullah 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.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dambullah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Dambullah clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Dambullah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dambullah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crosby 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.
Dambullah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dambullah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dambullah scores with a kick to the body.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dambullah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
Crosby lands a glancing blow to the side of Dambullah's head.
Crosby connects with a body shot that sends Dambullah's belly button to the back.
Dambullah misses with a body shot
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.#T3#
A jab from Crosby misses.
Dambullah scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Dambullah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Crosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range. #T4#
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Dambullah lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Crosby should have avoided that one.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dambullah connects with a right hand. Crosby shakes it off.
Crosby tries to clinch but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dambullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Dambullah misses
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crosby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah 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 jab from Crosby misses.
Dambullah swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby blocks a head kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dambullah is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
Dambullah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a head shot.
Crosby moves away from the strike by Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Dambullah is trying to counter with his kicks.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dambullah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Dambullah connects with a jab.
Dambullah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dambullah throws a sloppy head kick and Crosby moves out of range easily.
Dambullah lands a nice shot that snaps Crosby's head back.
Dambullah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crosby misses the body punch
and Dambullah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Dambullah misses.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Crosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crunch! Dambullah slams his shin into Crosby's torso.#T2#
Crosby connects with a body shot that sends Dambullah's belly button to the back.
Dambullah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dambullah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but Crosby moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Dambullah throws a solid leg kick but Crosby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a high kick.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dambullah tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crosby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Dambullah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Crosby.#T3#
Dambullah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dambullah throws a low kick but Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dambullah checks it well.
Crosby moves out of range as Dambullah strikes.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dambullah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dambullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dambullah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Dambullah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Dambullah misses with a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a huge left! Dambullah is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crosby isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dambullah from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crosby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 889 Crosby vs. JCM     
Date:   Mar 27, 2022
#R1#
Marceau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crosby has time to react.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crosby throws a hook but Marceau avoids it easily.
Marceau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marceau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marceau scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau throws a shot to the body.
Marceau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marceau lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Marceau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crosby. Crosby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marceau. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Marceau lands a big uppercut and Crosby crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crosby looks OK. Marceau waves Crosby back to his feet!#ROC2#Crosby is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Marceau connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Crosby out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean-Claude Marceau!
Jean-Claude Marceau is the new middleweight champion!
Jean-Claude Marceau thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 885 Clash Of Champions     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipilov. #CL2#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Shipilov back into the cage.
Shipilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby digs a right hand into Shipilov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shipilov's gas tank. #BC#
Shipilov breaks the clinch.
Crosby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crosby misses the body punch
and Shipilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby 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.
Shipilov slips a jab from Crosby.#T1#
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Shipilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Sergey Shipilov has been cut.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shipilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby tries to clinch
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Crosby connects with a body shot.
Crosby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shipilov's head.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby jabs Shipilov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Shipilov ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Shipilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Crosby misses with a hook.#T3#
Crosby avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shipilov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
Crosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shipilov.
Crosby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crosby's corner calls for a 1-2. Crosby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Shipilov sizes up Crosby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shipilov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Shipilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Shipilov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Shipilov misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shipilov. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shipilov walks into a straight right hand from Crosby.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Shipilov counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Crosby lands a big right hand that sends Shipilov crashing to the mat! Crosby stays standing though and waves Shipilov back to his feet!#ROC2#Shipilov is rocked!
Shipilov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Crosby lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shipilov. Crosby pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Dany Crosby, 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: SYN 878 Peterson vs. Sector II     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
A jab from Wild misses.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Wild is out of range.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Wild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wild scores with a decent looking hook.
Wild misses with a right hand #CL#
and Crosby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilds head.
Crosby 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.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby lands a left hand. #TD2#
Wild ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wild no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Wild being controlled here, momentarily.
Crosby continues to stall.#SUB2#
Wild has his foot on Crosby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crosby works his way back into a safe position though.
Crosby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Wild looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Wild looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Wild looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crosby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wild being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Wild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wild keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wild working for a triangle but Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crosby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wild keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wild is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crosby 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. #SU#
Crosby gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
Wild throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wild misses with a right hand
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Crosby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body.
Wild swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Wild throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Wild has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Crosby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
As Wild backs away, Crosby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crosby moves out of range as Wild strikes.#T1#
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby slips a jab from Wild.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosby lands a nice shot that snaps Wild's head back.
Wild slips a straight right by Crosby.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Wild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.
Wild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Wild cracks Crosby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Crosby misses with a hook to the body
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
Crosby connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wild lands a nice shot that snaps Crosby's head back.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wild's head backwards.#T3#
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Wild.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wild takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Crosby drops Wild with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wild looks back up at him and smiles so Crosby waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Wild 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!
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wild 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.
Wild misses with a hook
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Wild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Wild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wild can do to turn this around?
Jab by Wild.
Crosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wild.
A cross from Crosby lands.
Wild throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Wild manages to avoid it.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Wild counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Wild circles away.
Crosby misses with a right hand
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Wild.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby scores with a sloppy right hand. Wild should have avoided that one.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Wild.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Wild throws an off balance right hand
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild scores with a nice strike.
Crosby slips under a jab.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wild.
Nice straight punches there by Wild. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wild.#T2#
Crosby throws a hook but Wild avoids it easily.
A big right from Wild misses.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wild throws a right hand that Crosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Crosby also avoids with ease.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Wild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Wild scores with a hook.
Wild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Wild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
Wild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a nice strike.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wild misses with a straight left. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Wild misses the target.
Wild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wild lands with a nice body punch.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
That's time! Crosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Wild with a hook.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosby tries to clinch but Wild is having none of it.
Wild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Crosby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wild lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Wild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wild loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wild lands with a right hand.
Wild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Crosby moves into the clinch.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Wild.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Wild tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby pushes Wild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wild is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Wild controls his hands.
Wild seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Crosby gets through Wild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wild lands a body shot.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Wild's head.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Wild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
Crosby gets through Wild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage. #T4#
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wild blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Wild blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild blocking some punches.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Wild is trying to pull guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
Wild is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby had his way with Wilfredo Wild in that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfredo Wild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch successfully.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Crosby breaks from the clinch.
Crosby circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wild to the canvas! Wild doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Crosby keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 875 Peterson vs. MacArthur     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Khadan cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khadan scores with a nice right hand.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadan digs a good hook to Crosby's body.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Khadan moves away and avoids it.
Khadan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khadan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby's corner calls for a 1-2. Crosby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crosby 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.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Crosby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.#CL#
Khadan instigates a clinch.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Crosby misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Nice body punch from Khadan - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crosby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khadan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Khadan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadans head.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Khadan controls the action.
Khadan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby is working Khadan over against the cage.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Khadan.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Khadan lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Khadan takes a shot to the head.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khadan blocking some punches. #T4#
Khadan blocking some punches.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Khadan presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khadan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khadan blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby pushes Khadan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khadan lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khadans head.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Khadan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
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#
Crosby moves out of range as Khadan strikes.
Khadan throws a sloppy body shot
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khadan misses with a shot to the body
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khadan is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Khadan scores with a punch to the head.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan misses with a body punch
and Crosby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadan manages to avoid it.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dany Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Khadan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khadan is looking to wear down Crosby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
A countering left hand to the body from Crosby misses.
Crosby throws the left hand but Khadan avoids the punch easily.
Khadan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
A slow jab from Khadan misses its intended target.
A big left from Khadan misses.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khadan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crosby tries to clinch but Khadan is having none of it.
Crosby slips under a jab from Khadan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khadan catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crosby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Crosby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan tries to clinch up.#T3#
Khadan keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Khadan does no damage.
Khadan throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Crosby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dany Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Khadan blocks an uppercut.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan misses with a knee strike.
Khadan is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Khadan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadan tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Khadan as the two fighters clinch.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Crosby.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Khadan throws a head punch that misses.
Khadan takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Khadan as the two fighters clinch.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Khadan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crosby lands a lovely overhand right.
Khadan throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby dips to his left and cracks Khadan with an uppercut!#ROC2#Khadan is rocked!
Khadan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crosby counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
During a confident post fight interview, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 871 Sitsongrit vs. Caunt     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
A shot to the body from Girard misses
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard lands a right hook to the body.
Crosby misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
Girard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Girard avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Girard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crosby just manages to avoid it.
Girard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Girard misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Crosby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Crosby pushes Girard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Girard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard blocking some punches.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Girard on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Girard.
Girard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Girard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Girard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Girard tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Girard back against the cage.
Girard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girard misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Girard fails to land.
Girard misses with the head strike.
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Girard prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A short left from Girard.
Girard blocking some punches.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Girard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Girard.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby pushes Girard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girard lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Crosby lands a body punch. #T3#
Girard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Girard.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girard.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Girard struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Girard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Girard swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby lands a left hand. #T4#
Girard scores with a shoulder strike.
Girard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Crosby. #ROC2#Girard is rocked!
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Girard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
Crosby dips a shoulder and cracks Girard with a mighty uppercut! Girard falls back against the cage and Crosby unloads with a barrage of strikes! Girard 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 - Crosby screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 864 NYE Tokyo     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Serronen counters with a big head kick but Crosby shrugs it off.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby 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.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick there by Crosby.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Serronen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A shot to the body from Serronen misses
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serronen lands a jab to the nose.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crosby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serronen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crosby lands with a cross.
Dany Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Crosby avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Serronen scores with a decent looking hook.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it. #T4#
Crosby misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby connects with a looping right hand.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serronen scores with a body shot.
Crosby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Serronen misses. #CUT2#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby closes the distance but Serronen moves to the side
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crosby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Crosby.#T2#
Serronen scores with a head kick.
Crosby misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crosby cracks Serronen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Serronen connects with the punch.#KD2#
Serronen cracks Crosby with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Serronen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crosby to stand back up!#ROC2#Crosby is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby wants to clinch but Serronen slips to the side
and Serronen counters with a body kick.
Serronen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Crosby! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Aku Serronen!
During a confident post fight interview, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 858 Reinikain vs. Cole 3     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Crosby.
Peterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Peterson gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Peterson crashes against the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby wants to control but Peterson postures up.
Crosby wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
Crosby can't do much from the bottom here.
Peterson landing a few strikes.
Peterson cracks Crosby with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crosby is looking for a sweep.
Crosby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Peterson landing a few strikes.
Crosby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Peterson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crosby isn't going anywhere.
Peterson 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.
Peterson is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Peterson working the ground and pound from side control.
Crosby takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crosby is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crosby holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Peterson lands a nice forearm strike.
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Crosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crosby prevents Peterson from moving into mount.
Peterson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crosby to see if he's OK.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Peterson working the body and head with strikes.
Peterson landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Crosby wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
Crosby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Peterson landing a few strikes. #ROC#Crosby is rocked!
Peterson cracks Crosby with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Peterson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Crosby is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Peterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
After winning the bout, Dylan Peterson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby drops his hands momentarily and Zaadha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaadha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crosby eats them both and turns towards Zaadha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaadha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaadha scores with a nice right hand.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Zaadha connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha lands the left hand.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Zaadha misses with a shot to the body
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crosby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaadha - the referee stops the clock and Crosby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaadha. Crosby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaadha 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.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crosby misses the jab.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.#CL#
Crosby clinches up with Zaadha and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crosby thinks about countering with a body kick.
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!
Zaadha misses with a hook
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha throws a low kick, looking for Crosby's leg but Crosby calmly moves out of range.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zaadha.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Crosby with a hook.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Zaadha misses with a jab to the body
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
Zaadha connects with a jab.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes one to the chin there.
Crosby defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Zaadha misses the body punch
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Crosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby dodges an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha 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#
Crosby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crosby jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick
and Crosby counters with a good low kick that Zaadha was not able to check.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Crosby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Zaadha misses with a right hand
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target. #T1#
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with the body kick
and Crosby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta 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!
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Crosby counters with a nice body shot.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crosby's head backwards.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha scores with a jab. Crosby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Zaadha is rocked!
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha lands a glancing blow to the side of Crosby's head.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Crosby rushes Zaadha and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##KD#
Crosby cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaadha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crosby finish him?
Zaadha is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaadha seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Zaadha 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.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Zaadha.
Crosby throws a monster overhand right that drops Zaadha! Crosby follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
During a confident post fight interview, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 846 Halloween Havoc     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1#
Dong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong digs a good hook to Crosby's body.
Dong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong slips under a jab from Crosby.#CL#
Crosby darts in and clinches Dong up against the cage.
Crosby takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage. #TD2#
Dong successfully pulls guard.
Crosby controlling from the top position. #T2#
Dong trying to control the position.
Crosby controlling from the top position.
Dong controls Crosby momentarily but Crosby frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Crosby swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dong counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
Crosby walks into a straight right hand from Dong.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong scores with a hook.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong to score with a decent uppercut.
Dong lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.#T4#
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Dong.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Dong closes the distance but Crosby moves to the side
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
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#
Dong throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crosby takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Dong instigates a clinch.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Dong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong working aggressively here.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Crosby manages to break the clinch.
Crosby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dong slips a straight right by Crosby.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Long Hung Dong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crosby throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dong.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby misses with a looping right.#CL#
Dong gets tackled into the cage by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch.
Dong blocking some punches.
Dong prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Dong tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Dong.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Dong.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Dong jumps guard. #SUB2#
Dong pushes a forearm under Crosby's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crosby is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Hung Dong!
An out of breath Long Hung Dong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean     
Date:   Oct 10, 2021
#R1#
Nti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crosby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Nti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby ducks right into an uppercut from Nti.
Crosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Crosby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Nti and move into the clinch.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Nti scoring well with a low kick there.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Crosby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Crosby moves away and avoids it.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Nti misses.
Crosby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti scores with a jab. Crosby acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nti.
Crosby slips a straight right by Nti.
Nti digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Nti slips under a jab from Crosby.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
letting Crosby 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!
Nti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Nti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
A big right from Nti misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nti. That snapped Crosby's head back.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Nti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Nti misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Nti throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti throws a leg kick #KD#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nti! Crosby lets Nti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Nti is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Samuel Nti's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Crosby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nti really felt that one!
Nti is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Nti looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nti seems to have recovered his senses.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby drops Nti with a big left hand! Nti is injured, injured bad! Crosby jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 833 Crosby vs. Mfer     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Mfer is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Mfer's head back. #CUT#It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crosby.
Mfer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer slips a jab from Crosby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A big right from Mfer misses.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mfer with a jab.
Mfer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mfer throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mfer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Good work by Crosby as he checks the leg kick.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mfer walks into a jab.
Mfer misses the jab.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Crosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Mfer takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Mfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crosby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crosby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crosby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Crosby moved out of range.
Good shot there by Mfer.
Mfer looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mfer blocks a jab.
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!
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Crosby with an uppercut!
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Mfer pushes him off.
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ispa Mfer's cut even more.
Crosby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Crosby slips under a jab.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crosby misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Mfer misses
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Mfer lands with a cross.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Crosby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby lands a slapping body shot.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Crosby moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crosby tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crosby throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mfer stuns Crosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mfer connects with a nice looking jab.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crosby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mfer works Crosby's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Crosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a thumping low kick.
Mfer swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Crosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crosby throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer. #T4#
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mfer! Crosby lets Mfer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ispa Mfer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crosby might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Jab from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
Mfer is looking to chop away at Crosby's legs.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Crosby with an uppercut!
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Crosby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crosby throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.#T1#
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer scores with a head kick. Crosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crosby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Mfer.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Crosby moved out of range.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Crosby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer tries a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby lands with a cross.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
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!
Mfer moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mfer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Crosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crosby defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Crosby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crosby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Crosby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
Crosby moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Crosby is looking for a counter combo.
Mfer throws a right and a left that Crosby avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mfer 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.
And Crosby counters with a quick kick to the body but Mfer blocks it.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crosby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Mfer slips a jab from Crosby.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mfer! Crosby lets Mfer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left lands for Mfer.
Mfer with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Mfer misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mfer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Crosby's belly button to the back.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Crosby wants to clinch up but Mfer keeps it at a distance.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer staying out of range there.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Mfer motions for Crosby to come forward. Mfer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Crosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crosby is out of range and Mfer settles back down.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mfer.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Crosby checks a low kick from Mfer.
Mfer swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Mfer scores with a punch to the head.
Crosby slips a straight right by Mfer.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Crosby moves his leg out of the way.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses
and Crosby counters with a nice body shot.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Crosby checks it
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Crosby moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Mfer there.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mfer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.#T3#
Mfer throws a lazy body kick
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer slips under a jab from Crosby.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Mfer.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer walks into a jab.#T4#
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer scores with a push kick.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Mfer counters with a thumping low kick.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab.
Mfer throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mfer 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!

Ispa Mfer is the new middleweight champion!
Ispa Mfer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021
#R1#
Arundel throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Arundel ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
A low kick from Arundel misses
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arundel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Crosby moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arundel. #CL#
Crosby clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby cracks Arundel with a nice body shot.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arundel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Arundel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosby misses with a jab to the body
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Arundel thuds his right hand into Crosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arundel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arundel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Latrobe Arundel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arundel lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arundel.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arundel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Arundel.#T2#
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel throws a leg kick
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Crosby lands a big right hand that sends Arundel crashing to the mat! Crosby stays standing though and waves Arundel back to his feet!#ROC#Arundel is rocked!
Arundel scores with a punch to the head.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Arundel tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Crosby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arundel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arundel is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
Arundel misses the body punch #KD#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arundel! Crosby lets Arundel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Arundel is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Good leg kick by Arundel.
Arundel seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OH! Arundel has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Crosby smells blood and charges in for the finish! Crosby unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Arundel sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
The fighters circling - Crosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Crosby moves into the clinch.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Krison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Krison cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Krison.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krison working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Crosby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison tries to circle away but Crosby has him pinned against the cage.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Krison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Herb Krison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krison.
Krison throws a sloppy head kick
and Crosby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crosby misses the jab.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Crosby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krison counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krison. #T2#
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby tries to clinch up but Krison circles away and keeps his distance.
Krison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Krison is 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!
Krison thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krison. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krison.
Krison throws a nice looking combination but Crosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Krison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison lands a front kick.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krison.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krison.
Krison misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Herb Krison has been cut.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Krison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Crosby backs off Krison throws a huge counter combo but Crosby manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Crosby tests Krison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krison scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison swings widly with a right hand
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.
Crosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herb Krison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Krison.
Crosby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crosby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice uppercut there from Krison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a hook but Krison blocks it.
Nice cross by Krison.
Crosby throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.#T1#
Krison misses with a hook to the body
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Krison.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Krison with a jab.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby. #T2#
Krison thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Krison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Crosby slips under a jab from Krison.#T3#
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krison throws a lazy head kick
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Crosby misses with a left hand
and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Krison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Crosby sends Krison crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crosby is motioning to the referee to let Krison up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Krison 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!
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Krison throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
Krison scores with a nice head shot.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herb Krison'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.#R3#
Krison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
Krison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krison cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Krison's head.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Crosby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.#T1#
Krison throws a low kick but Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krison.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crosby.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Krison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krison takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Krison looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Krison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Crosby throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crosby throws a big counter combination but Krison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby walks into a jab.
Crosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krison throws out a leg kick but Crosby moves out of range and Krison only half commits.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Krison throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby half committed to a counter leg kick.
Krison lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krison.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Krison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krison misses with an uppercut
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Krison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby scores with a nice head shot.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herb Krison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison throws a series of punches but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krison.
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crosby throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Krison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Krison.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Crosby forces Krison back against the cage and clinches.
Krison lands with a right to the head.
Krison tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby pushes Krison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krison tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Krison lands a right hand.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Crosby lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Crosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krison working aggressively here.
Krison lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Krison tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby tries to work over Krison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krison prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Krison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crosby gets through Krison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Krison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #T3#
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Krison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krison blocking some punches.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krison has him pressed against the cage.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Krison.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crosby or not. #T4#
Crosby tries a body shot but Krison blocks it.
Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Krison.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krison.
Krison tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison pushes Crosby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison working aggressively here.
Krison is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Krison.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Herb Krison'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!#R5#
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby misses the body punch
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krison slips under a jab.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Krison finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison misses with the body kick
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Crosby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krison counters with a low kick, right behind Crosby 's knee.
Crosby misses with a jab to the body
and Krison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krison looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
A jab from Krison finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Krison - that will leave a mark!
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Krison scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Krison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Crosby misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
Krison with the inside leg kick.
Krison tries to move into range but Crosby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Krison finds it's target.
Krison scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Krison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crosby.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby tries to clinch up
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herb Krison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Krison. That snapped Crosby's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krison 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!

Herb Krison is the new welterweight champion!
Herb Krison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021
#R1#
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crosby tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crosby is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monkey if he has to take too many more of those.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Monkey back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crosby up against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Crosby.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Monkey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Crosby. #CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Monkey tries to break the clinch but Crosby is controlling the position.
Monkey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crosby up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a lazy head kick
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crosby really felt that one!
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey has Crosby pushed against the cage.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Monkey to work.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey wants to stall.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Monkey tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it. #T4#
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey is working Crosby over against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Monkey blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Crosby is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crosby misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crosby's knee momentarily.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Monkey misses with a body punch
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby connects with a looping right hand.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.#T3#
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Crosby throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Crosby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
Crosby checks a low kick from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
A shot to the body from Crosby misses
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Monkey slips a straight right by Crosby.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.#T3#
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crosby's head.
Monkey jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby misses with a hook.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Monkey is rocked!
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Crosby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monkey misses with a body punch. #T1##BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Crosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Monkey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Monkey throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby lands the left hand.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey misses the jab.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Monkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crosby.
Crosby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dany Crosby.
I think Crosby 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dany Crosby!

Dany Crosby retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Girard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Girard digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Crosby misses the jab.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Girard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Girard moves away from the strike by Crosby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
Girard avoids the body shot from Crosby.
A telegraphed right hand from Girard misses the target.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Girard.#T1#
Crosby takes one on the button.
Crosby throws a right hand that Girard ducks under and follows up with a left that Girard also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Girard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Girard manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Crosby blocks the low kick.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Girard feints a counter leg kick.
Girard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Crosby misses with a hook. Girard ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Girard stuns Crosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Girard throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard misses with an uppercut
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Girard misses with a punch on the inside.
Girard lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Girard can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Girard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Girard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby blocks a head kick by Girard.
That kick from Girard tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Girard throws a big shot that misses.
Girard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Girard throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it. #T4#
Girard wants to slow Crosby down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Girard scores with a leg kick.
Crosby blocks a jab.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Girard does it's job there.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Girard.
Girard throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Girard! Crosby lets Girard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gaultier Girard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girard.
Girard drops his hands momentarily and Crosby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Girard is rocked!
Crosby weaves into range and cracks Girard right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Girard goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Crosby is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Dany Crosby 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: SYN 805 Crosby vs. Toivonen II     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toivonen counters with a big head kick but Crosby shrugs it off.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Crosby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Crosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Toivonen counters with a crisp one two that drops Crosby! Toivonen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crosby to his feet! Crosby is in big trouble!
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Toivonen's head back.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby 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.
Toivonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen moves out of range as Crosby strikes.#T2#
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Toivonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crosby scores with a jab. Toivonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Crosby counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Pekka Toivonen's cut even more.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toivonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Crosby sizes up Toivonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.#CL#
Crosby gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen working aggressively here.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Toivonen is working Crosby over against the cage.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Toivonen trying to land knees to the body.
Toivonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crosby swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crosby's knee momentarily.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
Crosby tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crosby throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Crosby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crosby lands with a cross. #CUT#The cut above Pekka Toivonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby tries to clinch up but Toivonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toivonen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crosby swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen wants to counter with a clinch but Crosby pushes him away.
Toivonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Crosby jabs Toivonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crosby.
Crosby catches Toivonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Crosby tries to clinch but Toivonen is having none of it.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen. #T3#
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there #KD#
and Crosby counters with a nice right hand that sends Toivonen toppling to the canvas! Toivonen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crosby finish him?!
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Crosby avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#Pekka Toivonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pekka Toivonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his middleweight title!
Dany Crosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 799 Toivonen vs Crosby     
Date:   May 21, 2021
#R1#
Crosby slips under a jab.
Toivonen misses with a few strikes there.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Toivonen's ribs.
Crosby cracks Toivonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Crosby.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toivonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toivonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crosby is out of range and Toivonen settles back down.
Crosby wants to counter with a clinch but Toivonen pushes him away.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Toivonen moved out of range nicely.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Crosby manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crosby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toivonen - the referee stops the clock and Crosby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toivonen. Crosby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Toivonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crosby's head.
Crosby throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Crosby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crosby scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby is looking to clinch.
Crosby swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Crosby tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses the body punch
and Crosby counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen. #T4#
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Donk. Crosby catches Toivonen right on the button with a cross.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Toivonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Toivonen looks OK. Crosby waves Toivonen back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Toivonen lands a head kick!
Crosby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toivonen on the side of the head. #KD2#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Toivonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Toivonen looks OK. Crosby waves Toivonen back to his feet!#ROC2#Toivonen is rocked!#CUT2#Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Crosby misses.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Crosby misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a left to the body.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Toivonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Toivonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby. #T3#
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Crosby's belly button to the back.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen is looking to counter punch.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.#T4#
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toivonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Pekka Toivonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Toivonen throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Crosby wants to clinch.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen blocks a jab.#T1#
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Crosby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down. #T2#
Crosby misses with a straight right.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen ducks right into an uppercut from Crosby. #CUT2#Jeez, Pekka Toivonen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Crosby misses.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Toivonen slams his shin into Crosby's torso.
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a jab to the body
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pekka Toivonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN Supernova XI     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Crosby jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey looks winded!
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head. #CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crosby with a body shot.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crosby will feel that in the morning.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.#T1#
Monkey throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crosby checks a low kick from Monkey.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Monkey is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Crosby pushes Monkey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Monkey's ribcage. Monkey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey. #T3#
Crosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land. #BC2#
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Crosby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby is looking to wear down Monkey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monkey 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crosby with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Monkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monkey lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Crosby there.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Crosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Crosby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monkey throws an elbow but misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a body punch. #T3#
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crosbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
A left lands for Crosby.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crosby misses with a leg kick
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Crosby shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monkey tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch successfully.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey slowing the pace effectively.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Crosby.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey is looking to control Crosby's arms but Crosby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monkey has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Crosby misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a nice body shot.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Monkey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
As Crosby backs off Monkey throws a huge counter combo but Crosby manages to avoid it all.
Crosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crosby slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey sizes up Crosby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Jab by Monkey.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Monkey's head back. #T3#
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Crosby shrugs it off. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey 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.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Crosby connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crosby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crosby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crosby throws a good cross that connects. #KD#
Crosby cracks Monkey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monkey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crosby finish him? #ROC#Monkey is rocked!
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crosby scores with a counter punch that sends Monkey to the canvas! Crosby smells blood - he's punishing Monkey with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Monkey has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his welterweight title!
Dany Crosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn Kilo vs Piano 3     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Netti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Netti moves away.
Netti tries to counter by clinching up but Crosby breaks away and moves out of range.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti punishes Crosby's body with a nice straight punch.
Netti 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.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Netti.
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Netti is just out of range.
Netti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Netti.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Netti moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Netti avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Netti misses with an elbow strike.
Netti working aggressively here. #T2#
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby avoids a wild elbow strike from Netti.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Netti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Crosby pushes Netti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Netti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crosby can turn it around.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Netti jumps guard but Crosby stands there with Netti around his waist. Netti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Netti lands a nice elbow.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Netti tries to pull guard but Crosby holds him up against the cage and eventually Netti drops back down to his feet.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Netti struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Netti struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Netti.
Crosby tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Netti.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nettis head.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Netti throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Netti blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Netti has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Netti blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Netti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Netti.
Nice elbow from Netti.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Netti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Netti. Those never looked like landing.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Netti moves into the clinch successfully.
Netti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Netti manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crosby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Netti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crosby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crosby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Netti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crosby controls the pace.#SUB#
Netti is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Netti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crosby defends well.
Crosby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Netti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby stays in close to Netti's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Netti looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Crosby trying to control but Netti is working from the bottom.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Netti won't let him.
Crosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby trying to control but Netti is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Netti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crosby controls the pace.#SUB#
Netti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crosby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crosby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Crosby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Netti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crosby has managed to get both his arms back between Netti's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Crosby stands up from Netti's guard - Crosby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Netti connects with a right hand. Crosby shakes it off.
Dany Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick lands for Netti. #T3#
Crosby with a nice cross.
Netti tries to clinch but Crosby is having none of it.
Netti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Netti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Netti throws a leg kick but Crosby moved away.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Netti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Netti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Netti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Netti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Mario Netti's cut is getting worse.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Netti.
Netti closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Crosby counters with a nice right hand that sends Netti toppling to the canvas! Netti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crosby finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Netti throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Netti misses its intended target.
Crosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Netti switches off momentarily and Crosby cracks him with a monster right hand! Netti topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Crosby dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Crosby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby! Dany Crosby retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dany Crosby 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: Syn Kurosaki vs Puno     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Warror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warror lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming.
Warror throws a series of punches but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Warror.#CL2#
Crosby gets a clinch. #BC#
Warror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warror throws a body kick that misses
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Crosby drops Warror with a beautiful combination! Warror stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Crosby ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Warror clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn Garuda vs Whymer     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Zaadha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaadha lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Zaadha finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaadha misses with a few strikes there.
Crosby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Crosby wants to clinch but Zaadha slips to the side
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to bum rush Crosby with a series of wild strikes but Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Crosby pushes Zaadha up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Zaadha's ribs.
Zaadha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
A shot to the liver by Zaadha. Beautiful body shot.
A nice combination there by Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a jab.
A cross from Zaadha lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
Zaadha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zaadha gets a clinch.
Zaadha wants to get back to striking at distance but Crosby won't allow it.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha. #T2#
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Zaadha. #T3#
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action. #T4#
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha pushes Crosby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Crosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby misses the body punch
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha misses the jab.
And Crosby counters with a quick kick to the body but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha scores with a kick to the body.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby slips a straight right by Zaadha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
A jab from Zaadha finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Zaadha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it. #KD#
Crosby drops Zaadha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaadha looks back up at him and smiles so Crosby waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Zaadha is rocked!
Crosby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Zaadha tries to keep at a distance but Crosby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaadha or not.
Crosby lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab.
A left lands for Crosby.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Crosby cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaadha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crosby finish him?
Zaadha is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Zaadha slips a jab from Crosby.
Zaadha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby takes one on the button.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha lands a jab.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Zaadha rushes Crosby and presses him up against the cage.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab.
Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby works the jab nicely.
Crosby drops Zaadha with a naaaaasty hook - Zaadha is in real trouble here! Crosby dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021
#R1#
Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ira Wright has been cut.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.
Wright lands with a hook. Crosby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright misses with a body shot. #T1#
Crosby throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away.
Wright lands with a cross.
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Wright misses #KD2#
and Crosby counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crosby finish him?!#ROC2#Wright is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Crosby moves into the clinch successfully.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby. #T2#
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright lands a right hand. #BC2#
Crosby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Crosby counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crosby finish him?!#CUT2#Ira Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Crosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crosby drops Wright with a straight right hand, right on the button! Crosby follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
During a confident post fight interview, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 770     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1##CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Crosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navarro blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Navarro scores with a push kick.
Crosby scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby misses with a body shot
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Crosby cracks Navarro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crosby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Navarro to stand back up!#ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Crosby cracks Navarro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Navarro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crosby finish him?
Navarro is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby misses with a jab to the body
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crosby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.
Navarro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Navarro! Crosby lets Navarro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby misses the body punch
and Navarro counters with a body kick.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.#T3#
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crosby lands with a cross.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Good shot there by Crosby.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Crosby moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Navarro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crosby with a body shot.
Navarro connects with the punch.
Crosby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Crosby misses with a hook
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crosby thinking.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Navarro scores with a counter punch that sends Crosby to the canvas! Navarro smells blood - he's punishing Crosby with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Crosby has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn Cruz jr vs Zulu     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleksy tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby scores with a hook.
Aleksy misses with a looping left.
Aleksy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aleksy wants to clinch.
Aleksy lands with an uppercut that bounces Crosby off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Crosby.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Aleksy misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Aleksy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Aleksy is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aleksy lands with a short shot to the head.
Aleksy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it. #BC#
Aleksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Aleksy lands.
Aleksy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Aleksy looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Aleksy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Tytus Aleksy has been cut.
Crosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksy.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aleksy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aleksy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aleksy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aleksy tries to clinch #KD2#
and Crosby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aleksy! Crosby lets Aleksy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Aleksy is rocked!
Aleksy throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Oh Aleksy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby weaves into range and cracks Aleksy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Aleksy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Crosby is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 722     
Date:   Oct 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance. #CL#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Crosby in a clinch.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton presses Crosby against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dalton.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Dalton jumps guard but Crosby stands there with Dalton around his waist. Dalton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Dalton jumps into guard, dragging Crosby to the mat.
Dalton controls Crosby momentarily but Crosby frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Crosby postures up. #T2#
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Crosby controlling him for the moment.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Crosby swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
Dalton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dalton connects with a body shot.
Dalton scores with a punch to the head.
Dalton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dalton has his takedown stuffed
and Crosby counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dalton is looking to clinch.
Dalton connects with a high kick.
Jab from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a looping right hand.
Dalton throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dalton.
Dalton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton thows a body kick. Crosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton misses the body punch
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Dalton looks to throw a body kick
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crosby can do to turn this around?
Dalton throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton. #T1#
Dalton misses with some punches.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Dany Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby. #TD#
Dalton jumps guard and drags Crosby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him. #T2#
Crosby looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crosby 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.
Dalton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dalton is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Dalton 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.
Crosby is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving. #T3#
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Crosby.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalton pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby gets through Dalton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby pushes Dalton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
Dalton misses with some punches. #TD#
Dalton jumps into guard, dragging Crosby to the mat.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crosby has knocked Dalton down with a huge combo! Crosby steps away and waves a wobbly Dalton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Dalton circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Crosby. Dalton falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Crosby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN King's Road     
Date:   Aug 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crosby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Snorten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snorten misses with a hook
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby wants to clinch but Snorten slips to the side
and Snorten counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby 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.
Crosby slips under a jab from Snorten.
Crosby with a hook.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Snorten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snorten is working for takedown but Crosby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crosby prevents the takedown attempt.
Snorten working aggressively here.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Snorten lands a left hand.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snorten.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Snorten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snorten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby wants to stall.
Snorten misses with the head strike. #BC#
Snorten breaks the clinch.
Snorten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Crosby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snorten misses with a hook.#T2#
Snorten misses with a left hand
and Crosby counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snorten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snorten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crosby looks to land a combination. Snorten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby slips a jab from Snorten.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby wants to counter with a clinch but Snorten pushes him away.
Crosby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crosby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Snorten is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snorten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snorten there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Snorten!
Crosby slips a straight right by Snorten.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Snorten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snorten misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Snorten scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snorten.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crosby misses the jab.
Crosby scores with a leg kick.
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!
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Snorten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Snorten tries to clinch there but Crosby circles away.
No joy there for Snorten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snorten scores with a decent looking hook.
Crosby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snorten misses with a kick to the body
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Snorten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snorten appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Crosby throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Snorten feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Snorten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby unleashes a big counter combination but Snorten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Snorten clinches up with Crosby and pushes him back against the ropes.
Snorten is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snorten looking for a takedown.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snorten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Snorten throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Snorten can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Snorten struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snorten or not.
Snorten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Snorten.
Crosby looking to stall. #TD#
Snorten tightens his grip and picks Crosby up, before dumping him to the ground. Crosby manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten postures up.
Snorten throws a big right hand that misses.
Snorten preventing the sweep.
Crosby looking to control.
Crosby keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass. #T1#
Crosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten 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.
Crosby keeps trying to improve his position.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snorten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crosby looking to control.
Crosby pulls Snorten in close to his closed guard and prevents Snorten from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Crosby 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.
Snorten throwing strikes but missing.
Snorten postures up in Crosby's guard and throws a big left but Crosby blocks it.
Snorten won't allow Crosby to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crosby is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
Snorten postures up in Crosby's guard and throws a big left but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby is trying to keep Snorten in close.
Snorten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
Snorten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snorten landing some decent shots from guard.
Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snorten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crosby is keeping the position for now.
Crosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Snorten chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Snorten lands a couple of elbows.
Crosby 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.
Snorten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rip Snorten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten with a nice head shot there.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snorten.
Crosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Crosby managing to control the position. #T4#
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten lands a couple of digs.
Snorten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snorten pushes down on Crosby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snorten lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Crosby is rocked!
Snorten is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Crosby is hurt! He's hurt bad - Snorten fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Crosby from any more punishment! Congratulations to Snorten! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten made sure to mention his sponsor, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview.

 

Event: CFC 433     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Crosby darts in and clinches Simone up against the cage.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Simone.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crosby - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simone lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Simone can't break the clinch.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Simone misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards. #T1#
Crosby lands a body punch.
Simone tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Simone has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Simone misses with some punches.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simone's elbow.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simone lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Simone.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Simone's head.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simone's efforts to push away.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Simone controls his hands.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone. #T2#
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Simone doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone throws an off balance right hand
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Crosby slips a jab from Simone.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Crosby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crosby lands a jab to Simone's midsection.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
Simone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Crosby is looking for a counter combo.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Simone.
Crosby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Crosby misses with a hook.
Simone steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.#CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Simone.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone misses with some punches. #BC2#
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Crosby checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crosby checks a leg kick. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simone throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby looks to land a combination. Simone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone scores with a jab. Crosby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone lands a left hand.
Simone misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Crosby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crosby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Crosby forces Simone back against the cage and clinches.
Simone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crosby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage.
Simone lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby lands a nice 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!
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
Simone misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Crosby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Simone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Simone.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby won't allow it.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone misses with some punches.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simone can do to turn this around?
Simone blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Still in the clinch, Simone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands. #T2#
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Simone throws a head punch that misses.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crosby has his back to the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Simone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Simone misses with the head strike.
Simone working aggressively here.
Simone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simone tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Simone back against the cage. #BC#
Crosby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simone swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Simone throws a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Simone throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Simone had a free shot at his head there.
Simone digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
Crosby connects with the punch.
A lazy body kick from Simone
and Crosby counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Simone ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby misses with a left hand
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crosby throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's front leg with a kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Crosby blocks a jab.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Simone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Crosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
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 Dany Crosby 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simone throws a counter combo.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Crosby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simone throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Simone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crosby cracks Simone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Simone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simone circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crosby!
Crosby avoids the head kick by Simone. #T1#
Crosby scores with a nice head shot.
Crosby scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crosby stalks Simone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simone's face. Simone staggers backwards, shaken.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simone throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
Crosby takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Simone misses with a hook to the body
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Simone lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Crosby.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Simone slips the punch.
Simone throws a body kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Simone gets tackled into the cage by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch.
A short left from Simone.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Simone.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Simone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simone tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crosby gets through Simone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone tries to pull guard but Crosby holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Simone is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosby has double underhooks.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simone backwards.
Joey Simone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crosby stalls.
Simone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Simone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.
Simone is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Simone lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.#T4#
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby is looking for a counter combo.
Simone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Simone.
Simone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simone defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Simone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crosby.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simone - that will leave a mark!
Simone connects with a crisp jab.
Crosby tries to bum rush Simone with a series of wild strikes but Simone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simone is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby.
Simone lands with a hook. Crosby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simone throws a leg kick #CL#
and Crosby counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Crosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crosby 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Crosby!

Dany Crosby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CFC 427     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo blocks the body kick.
Crosby thuds a left hand into Choo's body.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Choo's ribs.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
Choo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
Choo 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.
Choo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crosby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crosby scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Choo misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Nice uppercut lands for Choo. That snapped Crosby's head back.
A jab from Choo misses.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby moves out of range as Choo strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choo moves in looking to clinch but Crosby pushes him off.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Choo.
Crosby tries to clinch but Choo moves out of range.
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Choo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Crosby punishes Choo's body with a nice straight punch.
Crosby misses with a body shot
and Choo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Crosby avoids the body shot from Choo.
Crosby throws a hook but Choo avoids it easily.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Choo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Choo misses with a looping right.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Choo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Choo moves in looking to clinch but Crosby pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Choo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choo.
Choo tries to clinch but Crosby is having none of it.
Crosby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Choo misses the jab.
Choo throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand.
Choo takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Choo jabs at Crosby's body.
Choo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crosby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Choo.
Choo moves out of range of the strikes.
Choo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby throws out a powerful jab.
Crosby misses with a kick to the body.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Choo moves out of range.
Choo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Choo manages to avoid it.#T4#
Choo throws a sloppy body shot
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crosby avoids the body shot from Choo.
Choo throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Choo lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Choo circles away.
A nice side step and Choo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choo misses with a right hand
and Crosby counters with a right hand to the body.
Choo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Choo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo tries to bum rush Crosby with a series of wild strikes but Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Choo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Choo's head.
Crosby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choo.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Choo takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crosby rather than just go for the knockout.
Choo misses with a two punch combination.
Choo lands with a cross.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
A jab from Crosby finds it's way through Choo's defenses.
Crosby connects with a single shot there.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Choo connects with a crisp jab.
Choo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Choo scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Crosby throws a right and a left that Choo avoids nicely.
Choo digs a good hook to Crosby's body.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Choo misses with a looping right.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Choo throws a shot from downtown. Crosby moves away and avoids it.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choo connects with a body shot.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choo throws a right hand that Crosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Crosby also avoids with ease.
Choo throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Choo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Crosby misses the jab.
Choo misses with a body punch
and Crosby counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choo.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Choo moves out of range.
Crosby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choo doesn't seem bothered though.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Choo avoids nicely.
Choo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crosby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Choo moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Crosby throws a hook but Choo blocks it.#T3#
Choo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crosby moves away from the strike by Choo.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Crosby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Choo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Choo misses with some punches. #TD2#
Choo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Choo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully.
Crosby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Crosby continues to stall.
Choo trying to keep a closed guard but Crosby is proving a slippery customer.
Crosby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choo on the ground.#SUB2#
Choo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mew Choo 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#
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crosby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Choo moves out of range of the body kick.
Choo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Choo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby moves away from the strike by Choo.
Mew Choo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Choo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choo slips a straight right by Crosby.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Choo is out of range.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choo, as that shot connected.
Choo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choo looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Choo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby swings widly with a right hand
and Choo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choo throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Nice cross by Choo.
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Choo tries to clinch up but Crosby circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosby motions for Choo to come forward. Crosby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choo throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Choo coming out on top.
Choo missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choo cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Choo misses with a hook.
Choo misses the jab.
Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crosby sizes up Choo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crosby counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Choo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choo.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crosby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Crosby scores with a four punch combination!
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Crosby.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Crosby gets a clinch.
Crosby stalling in the clinch but Choo improves position.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choo blocks a body shot from Crosby. #TD2#
Choo decides to pull guard.
Crosby content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crosby 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully. #SU#
Crosby gets to his feet - Choo follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mew Choo.
I think Choo 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mew Choo!

Mew Choo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: PF22 Bundy v Krieg     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Dick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crosby's head.
Dick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard.
Dick 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.
Crosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crosby's head.
Crosby wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dick is nestled in close to Crosby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Crosby is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Dick 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.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Crosby moves into full guard.
Dick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick controlling from the top position.
Crosby looking to control.
Crosby keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick throws a big right hand that misses.
Dick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Crosby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crosby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick stays in close to Crosby's body and controls the position.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crosby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Crosby, not yet.
Dick trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Crosby blocks nicely.
Dick throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Dick isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Crosby keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dick scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dany Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Dick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dick.
Dick postures up.
Dick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crosby is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Crosby is retaining full guard.
Crosby trying to keep a closed guard but Dick is proving a slippery customer.
Crosby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Crosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crosby being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Crosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick won't allow Crosby to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Dick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crosby's guard.
Crosby is trying to keep Dick in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Dick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dick shoots and misses
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dick cracks a nice hook into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dick.
Crosby digs a good hook to Dick's body.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Dick tries to counter with a takedown but Crosby is quick to defend against it.
Crosby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crosby misses the jab.
Dick takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Dick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crosby is fending him off so far but Dick persists. Nope, Crosby circles away and we're back to standing.
Crosby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby clobbers Dick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby looks to land a combination. Dick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dick swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.#T1#
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Dick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crosby sprawls and moves away.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Dick moves out of range.
Dick ducks right into an uppercut from Crosby.
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Crosby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crosby throws the left hand but Dick avoids the punch easily.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown. Crosby tries to sprawl out of it but Dick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crosby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crosby.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a looping left.#T2#
Crosby misses with a double jab #TD#
and Dick counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby can't do much from the bottom here.
Crosby dodges the ground and pound from Dick.
Crosby is looking for a sweep.
Crosby sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
Dick trying to control the pace.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Crosby tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.
Dick wants to control but Crosby is keeping him busy.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard.
Dick wants to control but Crosby is keeping him busy.
Crosby is trying to control but can't.
Crosby is trying to stand up here but Dick is controlling him well.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Dick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Dick controlling the action here.
Dick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crosby's head.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick winds up and cracks Crosby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crosby trying to control here.
Dick working over Crosby with some ground and pound. Crosby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Dick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crosby's head.
Dick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crosby controlling the position well.
Dick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crosby feints a jab promting Dick to slip. Crosby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown. Crosby tries to sprawl out of it but Dick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crosby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Dick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Dick misses with a right hand
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Dick dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Dick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Crosby lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby scores with a jab.#TD#
Dick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crosby is looking to control Dick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crosby avoid being mounted?
Dick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Dick there.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Dick is keen to just control but Crosby is a slippery customer.
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick. #SUB#
Dick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Crosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crosby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dick throwing shots but Crosby is blocking nicely.
Crosby wants to get back to full guard but Dick has mounted him!#T3#
Dick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crosby is bucking up trying to escape but Dick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Crosby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crosby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crosby tries to reverse the position but Dick maintains control.
Crosby tries to lock up and control but Dick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crosby really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crosby taking shots to the head.
Dick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crosby looks a forlorn figure.
Dick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dick controlling his opponent.
Dick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dick tries to control but Crosby wriggling away. #T4#
Dick breaks from Crosby's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Crosby is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick controlling from mount.
Crosby is still in real trouble! Can Dick finish him?
Dick drops a big elbow. That's hurt Crosby! More shots from Dick and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Dick!
A very excited looking Rick Dick 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: AKT 18     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Diego rushes Crosby and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to stall but Crosby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Diego lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
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!
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Diego blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.

It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego trying to stall but Crosby improves his position.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Diego slips under a jab.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.

Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crosby, pushing him back against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego presses Crosby against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego blocking some punches.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Crosby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crosby avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Dwan Diego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crosby's defenses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Crosby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!



Crosby has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Crosby is rocked!
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego cracks Crosby with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Crosby goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Crosby wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Lost Vegas 2     
Date:   May 01, 2020
#R1#
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.
Crosby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovingten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crosby checks a leg kick.
Crosby 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.
Crosby lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby dodges the punch combination from Kovingten.
Kovingten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Kovingten throws a leg kick
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovingten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kovingten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kovingten misses with a wild combination.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovingten looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Kovingten avoids them all with ease.
Crosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten misses with a two punch combination.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovingten moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Crosby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crosby.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crosby!
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovingten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crosby connects with a right hand. Kovingten shakes it off.
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kovingten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kovingten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovingten as he connects with a hook.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Crosby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Crosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crosby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kovingten backs up against the ropes.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kovingten.
Crosby with a jab.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Crosby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Kovingten scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Kovingten ducks down to avoid it.
Kovingten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crosby just manages to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby with a jab.#T1#
Kovingten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Kovingten lands with an overhand left.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
Crosby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Crosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten staying out of range there.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Kovingten avoids nicely.
Kovingten jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Crosby connects with a body shot that sends Kovingten's belly button to the 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!
Kovingten lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Kovingten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovingten. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Kovingten fails to land with a series of punches.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Kovingten avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
Crosby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovingten lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Crosby defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kovingten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kovingten clobbers Crosby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Kovingten saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten is looking to counter punch.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
Crosby scores with the left hand. Kovingten knows he should have avoided that one.
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a big counter combination but Crosby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovingten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crosby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovingten in his tracks.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Kovingten's ribcage. Kovingten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Kovingten. #T1#
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Kovingten.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Kovingten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovingten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kovingten digs a right hand into Crosby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crosby's gas tank.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby gets through Kovingten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Crosby tries a body shot but Kovingten blocks it.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten. #T2#
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kovingten fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Kovingten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocks the elbow strike.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Kovingten's head.
Crosby pushes Kovingten back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Kovingten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crosby misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten cracks Crosby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovingten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kovingten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Kovingten keeps it at a distance.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Kovingten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kovingten lands with a good body shot.
Kovingten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Dany Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a right hand that Kovingten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovingten also avoids with ease.
Crosby throws a hook but Kovingten blocks it.
Kovingten throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Kovingten jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Kovingten throws a low kick but Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Kovingten is avoiding it.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kovingten - that will leave a mark!
Crosby misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
As Kovingten backs off Crosby throws a huge counter combo but Kovingten manages to avoid it all.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
Kovingten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kovingten misses with a left hand
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Kovingten's ribs.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Kovingten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovingten misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kovingten looks to land a combination but Crosby avoids it well.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crosby defending well as Kovingten loads up on a big left hand.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kovingten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovingten is just out of range.
Kovingten takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that Crosby semi-blocks. #T1#
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Kovingten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovingten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crosby punishes Kovingten's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Crosby moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crosby! But no joy.
Crosby lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby moves out of range as Kovingten throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kovingten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crosby cracks Kovingten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Crosby blocks the low kick.
Kovingten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kovingten throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Kyle Kovingten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Kovingten 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.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Kovingten is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kovingten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby lands a really nice looking cross but Kovingten seems unphased.
Kovingten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby throws a right hand that Kovingten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovingten also avoids with ease.
Kovingten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovingten cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Kovingten misses.
Crosby wants to counter with a clinch but Kovingten pushes him away.
Kovingten 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.
Crosby is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dany Crosby.
Well Crosby 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dany Crosby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Midweek Meltdown 2     
Date:   Apr 15, 2020
#R1#
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby checks the leg kick.
Crosby tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice straight punches there by Crosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crosby.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Aoki blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crosby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crosby tries to work over Aoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crosby blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aoki is looking to control Crosby's arms but Crosby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aoki has his back to the ropes.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Crosby improves position.
Aoki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crosby managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
A head punch on the inside from Aoki fails to land.
Aoki has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki slowing the pace effectively.
Aoki trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
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!
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aoki tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Crosby counters by clinching up.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Aoki pushes Crosby back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Shiny Aoki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Aoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Crosby as the two fighters clinch.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Aoki misses with some punches.
Crosby gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Aoki's ribcage. Aoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Crosby lands a left hand.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Aoki is rocked!
Crosby lands a left hand.
Oh Aoki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Crosby breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Aoki with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Aoki looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Aoki get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Shiny Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to Retire 3x Former champ hanging it up!!!'.

 

Event: RR 11     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Crosby jabs at Sharp's body.
Sharp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sharp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Crosby takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Crosby 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.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Sharp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sharp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Sharp counters with a quick kick to the body but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Crosby lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharp off the ropes and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp throws a one two combo.
Sharp slips under a jab from Crosby.
Sharp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Sharp.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Sharp scores with a decent looking hook.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.#T1#
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sharp.
Crosby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sharp throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Crosby takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crosby checks a leg kick.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Crosby tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby's corner calls for a 1-2. Crosby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crosby cracks Sharp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sharp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sharp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Crosby punishes Sharp's body with a nice straight punch.
Crosby lands with a straight right. Sharp didn't see that one coming.
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Sharp tries a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sharp on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharp - that will leave a mark!
Crosby defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Sharp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Sharp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharp circles away quickly and effectively.
Sharp throws a lazy body kick
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharp.
Sharp scores with a sloppy right hand. Crosby should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Sharp 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.
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 Asa Sharp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sharp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sharp throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharp.
Sharp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Crosby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharp at a distance.
Sharp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Crosby throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
Sharp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharp misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Crosby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crosby.
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!
Sharp misses with some punches.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sharp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Sharp avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharp backwards. #ROC2#
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp looking to throw knees to the head but Crosby is blocking nicely.
Sharp tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Sharp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharp takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Crosby lands a body punch.
A short left from Crosby.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby works on Sharp's body with a couple of short punches.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby presses Sharp against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby tries a body shot but Sharp blocks it.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crosby lands a left hand.
Crosby gets through Sharp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby 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#
Crosby jabs at Sharp's body.
Crosby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sharp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Crosby does it's job there.
Crosby punishes Sharp's body with a nice straight punch.
Crosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sharp throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crosby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sharp in his tracks.
Sharp drops his guard momentarily, allowing Crosby to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Sharp! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Crosby takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Grand Prix SYDNEY     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Crosby pushes him off.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby thuds a left hand into Atunes's body.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Crosby keeps it at a distance.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Crosby as he checks the leg kick.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Atunes circles away.
Crosby punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crosby has time to react.
Crosby lands a head shot.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Crosby avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Atunes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Crosby gets through Atunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Atunes is working Crosby over against the ropes.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes presses Crosby against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Atunes as the two fighters clinch.
Atunes wants to stall.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes. #T2#
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Atunes.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes wants to stall.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Atunes's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atunes lands a shot to the body.
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 Leonardo Atunes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crosby punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Crosby cracks Atunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crosby takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Crosby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Atunes lands a head shot.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Atunes there.
Atunes throws a right hand that Crosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Crosby also avoids with ease.
Crosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Atunes jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
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!
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head. #T1#
Crosby defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Atunes cracks Crosby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crosby swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Crosby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.#T2#
Atunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Atunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby scores with a one two! Atunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Crosby slips under a jab.
Crosby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Atunes throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crosby! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2#
Crosby 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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atunes works on Crosby's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Crosby tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Atunes pushes Crosby back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonardo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes looking to stall.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dany Crosby.
I think Crosby 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: RR #6     
Date:   Jan 24, 2020
#R1#
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Caria moves out of range of the strikes.
Caria doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caria dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Caria let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caria swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caria misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caria. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caria.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caria lands a front kick.
Crosby throws a hook but Caria blocks it.
Caria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crosby's calf.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby connects with the punch.
Caria misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Caria throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crosby tests Caria's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caria.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caria! But no joy.
Caria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Caria tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crosby thuds his right hand into Caria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caria 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.
Nice body punch from Caria.
Crosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Caria moved out of range nicely.
Caria digs a good body shot into Crosby's ribs.
Caria throws a shot from downtown. Crosby moves away and avoids it.
Crosby misses the jab.
Caria keeps the fight on the outside.
Caria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby lands with a right hand. #T2#
Caria cracks Crosby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caria lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Crosby instigates a clinch.
A short right from Caria.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Caria.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Caria.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caria is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caria.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Caria blocks an uppercut.
Caria lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caria unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Caria manages to break the clinch.
Caria moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caria lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caria.
Caria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Caria misses.
Caria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Caria scores with a jab.
Caria misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Caria ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Caria scores with a nice head shot.
Crosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Caria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caria throws a leg kick that misses.
Caria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Caria takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caria loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Crosby throws a body punch but Caria moves out of range.
Caria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caria. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Caria misses the target.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caria slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Caria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Caria.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caria manages to avoid it.
Caria swinging wildly here.
Crosby slips a jab from Caria.
A shot to the liver by Caria. Beautiful body shot.
Crosby throws a jab when Caria was well out of range.
Caria moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Caria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caria misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caria.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Caria throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crosby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Caria.#T2#
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!
Caria misses with a wild body shot.
Caria scores with a push kick.
Caria looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
Caria needs to keep his hands up - Crosby had a free shot at his head there.
Caria throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caria looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Caria breaks the clinch.
Crosby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Caria misses the target.
Nice body punch from Caria.
Caria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caria manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
A shot to the liver by Caria. Beautiful body shot.
Caria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crosby throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melankomas Caria 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#
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Caria manages to circle out of the way.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crosby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crosby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crosby slips under a jab from Caria.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Caria misses.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Melankomas Caria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caria cracks the inside of Crosby's front leg. #CL#
Crosby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caria is trying to maintain a safe position but Crosby gets an underhook and turns Caria into the ropes.
Caria working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Caria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caria connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Crosby.
Crosby avoiding damage as Caria throws knees to the body. #T1#
Crosby tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
A nice left hand lands by Caria.
Caria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Crosby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Caria.
A short left from Caria. #BC2#
Caria breaks the clinch.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Caria slips the punch.
Caria fails to land with a series of punches.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caria misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Caria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caria.
Caria unleashes a big counter combination but Crosby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Caria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caria circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Caria lands with a shot to the body.
Crosby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crosby scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Caria jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Caria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Crosby.
Caria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caria can pounce on him.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caria scores with a one two! Crosby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Caria.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Caria throws a body shot but no joy.
Caria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Melankomas Caria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Caria 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melankomas Caria!

A very excited looking Melankomas Caria 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: AKT .5     
Date:   Dec 26, 2019
#R1#
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws out a powerful jab.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Nu Cuuuuutos's shoulder, as Nu Cuuuuutos tries to avoid the shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a nice looking body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nu Cuuuuutos finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Nu Cuuuuutos.
The fighters circling - Nu Cuuuuutos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nu Cuuuuutos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Nu Cuuuuutos wants to counter the offense by Crosby and move into the clinch position.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nu Cuuuuutos connects with a body shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crosby's head.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Nu Cuuuuutos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nu Cuuuuutos momentarily.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Nu Cuuuuutos's shoulder, as Nu Cuuuuutos tries to avoid the shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos wants to counter the offense by Crosby and move into the clinch position.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a straight left.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to counter with a clinch but Crosby shakes him off and moves away.
Nu Cuuuuutos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crosby has time to react.
Nu Cuuuuutos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nu Cuuuuutos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nu Cuuuuutos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crosby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crosby throws a body punch but Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nu Cuuuuutos has time to react.#T2#
A lazy left from Nu Cuuuuutos finds it's target.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with the left hand. Crosby knows he should have avoided that one.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nu Cuuuuutos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a head kick.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a big shot that misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos cracks Crosby with an open hand slap.
Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range of the strikes.
Nu Cuuuuutos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Nu Cuuuuutos moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Nu Cuuuuutos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Nu Cuuuuutos tries to counter with a clinch but Crosby shakes him off and moves away.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Nu Cuuuuutos is out of range.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos moves away.
Nu Cuuuuutos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Nu Cuuuuutos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Nu Cuuuuutos there.
Nu Cuuuuutos is looking to land body kicks.
Nu Cuuuuutos staying out of range there.
Crosby moves out of range as Nu Cuuuuutos strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crosby.
Nu Cuuuuutos looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nu Cuuuuutos manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Crosby does it's job there.
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nu Cuuuuutos punishes Crosby's body with a nice straight punch.
Crosby slips under a jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nu Cuuuuutos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crosby circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nu Cuuuuutos scores with a jab to the head.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes one to the chin there.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nu Cuuuuutos was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby slips under a jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.#T4#
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby swings for the body but Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range.
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nu Cuuuuutos to score with a decent uppercut.
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Nu Cuuuuutos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Crosby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nu Cuuuuutos works the jab nicely.
Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Nu Cuuuuutos's corner calls for a 1-2. Nu Cuuuuutos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby slips a jab from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Nu Cuuuuutos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Nu Cuuuuutos's shoulder, as Nu Cuuuuutos tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby swings for the body but Nu Cuuuuutos moves out of range.
Crosby sets himself, and Nu Cuuuuutos steps forward looking for the clinch! Crosby avoids it this time.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nu Cuuuuutos just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby moves out of range as Nu Cuuuuutos strikes.
Crosby connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Nu Cuuuuutos gets tackled into the ropes by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nu Cuuuuutos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nu Cuuuuutos fails to land.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws an elbow but it misses.
Nu Cuuuuutos lands a damaging elbow.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby. #T1#
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nu Cuuuuutos fails to land.
Crosby pushes Nu Cuuuuutos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nu Cuuuuutos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Nu Cuuuuutos throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crosby takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Nu Cuuuuutos is breathing heavily.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Nu Cuuuuutos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nu Cuuuuutos backwards.
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!
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nu Cuuuuutos's elbow.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nu Cuuuuutos backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nu Cuuuuutos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crosby's brow.
Crosby avoids the elbow strike from Nu Cuuuuutos, against the ropes.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Nu Cuuuuutos stalling in the clinch but Crosby improves position.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crosby tries a body shot but Nu Cuuuuutos blocks it.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nu Cuuuuutos backwards.
Nu Cuuuuutos takes a shot to the head.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Nu Cuuuuutos avoiding damage.
Nu Cuuuuutos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nu Cuuuuutos blocks an uppercut.
Nu Cuuuuutos wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Nu Cuuuuutos avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nu Cuuuuutos.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby lands a left hand. #ROC#
Nu Cuuuuutos is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Oulaapod Nu Cuuuuutos has been cut.
Crosby pushes Nu Cuuuuutos back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Nu Cuuuuutos is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nu Cuuuuutos backwards.
Crosby breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Nu Cuuuuutos with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Nu Cuuuuutos looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Nu Cuuuuutos get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AKT Super 6     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Crosby misses.
Crosby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie lands an overhand right.#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the ropes by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Gracie cracks Crosby with an open hand slap.
Gracie throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Crosby scores with a nice strike.
Gracie cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby checks a low kick from Gracie.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Crosby moved away.
Crosby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie misses the jab.
Crosby lands a jab to the head.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Crosby clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #T2#
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crosby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.#T3#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
Crosby throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Crosby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Crosby off the ropes and back into range.#T4#
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Crosby seems unphased.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie slips a straight right by Crosby.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Crosby misses the jab.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renato Gracie 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.
#R2#
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the ropes.
Crosby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crosby moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crosby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crosby blocks a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gracie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crosby throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
As Crosby backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crosby manages to avoid it all.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crosby tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Renato Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crosby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Crosby avoids nicely.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Crosby throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head. #BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crosby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crosby checks a low kick from Gracie.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Gracie.
Crosby moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Crosby throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Crosby jumps back.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.
Crosby swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Gracie 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!
#R3#
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby misses the jab.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Crosby throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Crosby misses. #T1#
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Crosby there.#CL#
Crosby clinches up against the ropes.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crosby works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the ropes.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Crosby tries to clinch up.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Gracie misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crosby throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Crosby tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Crosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Crosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Gracie really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Crosby throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Crosby clinches up against the ropes.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie misses with some punches. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch. #T1#
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crosby throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crosby slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crosby's calf.
Crosby slips under a jab.#T2#
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie thows a body kick. Crosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crosby throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie keeps Crosby at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Crosby takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crosby throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Crosby working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #T4#
Crosby lands a body punch.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Gracie. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Crosby moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crosby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crosby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crosbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick by Gracie misses
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. #T1#
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crosby cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crosby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie cracks Crosby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crosby will feel that in the morning.
Crosby throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
A head kick from Gracie lands but Crosby takes it in his stride.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Crosby shakes it off.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crosby lands a jab-cross combination.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Crosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well,Crosby is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Crosby misses with the combination.
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.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Crosby avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Crosby misses.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Crosby's head.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby slips a jab from Gracie.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Gracie feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down. #T4#
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crosby throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Crosby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Renato Gracie has been cut.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Renato Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crosby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Renato Gracie!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Renato Gracie!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Renato Gracie!

Renato Gracie wins by unanimous decision!

Renato Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: RH109     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Jaruud.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Crosby avoids it.#CL#
Crosby instigates a clinch.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaruud's elbow.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaruud controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jaruud - that landed with a thud.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike from Jaruud.
Crosby lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a body punch.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud is trying to stall.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Jaruud trying to stall but Crosby improves his position.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaruud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crosby or not.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Crosby.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Jaruud blocks an uppercut.
Jaruud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Jaruud controls the action.
Jaruud misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby 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#
Crosby is looking to clinch but Jaruud is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaruud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jaruud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Jaruud manages to avoid it.
Jaruud misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Crosby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crosby.
Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaruud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Crosby scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Jaruud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaruud throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Jaruud lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming.
Jaruud takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Jaruud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.
Crosby moves out of range as Jaruud strikes.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaruud. That one must have hurt.
Jaruud missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.
Crosby scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaruud should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaruud can do to turn this around?
Jaruud throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaruud misses with a kick to the body
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.#T2#
Jaruud misses with a straight right.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby tries to bum rush Jaruud with a series of wild strikes but Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaruud misses with a straight left.
Jaruud misses with the combination.
Crosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaruud.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Jaruud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Jaruud counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crosby dodges an elbow strike from Jaruud.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaruud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Jaruud lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Jaruud is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaruud takes one to the chin there.
Crosby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crosby duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaruud misses with a looping right.
Crosby throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Crosby connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Jaruud.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaruud as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaruud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body.
Jaruud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaruud slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Jaruud lands a nice looking body kick.
Jaruud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaruud lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Jaruud misses its intended target.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
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!
Jaruud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Jaruud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaruud.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaruud.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaruud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaruud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby sets himself, and Jaruud steps forward looking for the clinch! Crosby avoids it this time.
Jaruud throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby throws the left hand but Jaruud avoids the punch easily.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Jaruud's ribs.
Jaruud misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Crosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crosby 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Crosby!

Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RH99     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Crosby throws a body punch but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Velderman throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velderman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Velderman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Crosby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crosby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.#CL2#
Crosby takes the fight into the clinch.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Velderman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby tries to work over Velderman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Velderman's ribcage. Velderman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velderman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land. #T1#
Velderman working aggressively here. #BC#
Velderman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Velderman is out of range.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Crosby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velderman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Velderman breaks the clinch.
Velderman ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Velderman's ribs.
Velderman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velderman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Velderman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velderman.
Velderman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Velderman misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Crosby just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVelderman.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Velderman. Crosby shrugs it off though. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velderman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Velderman tries a head kick but it misses.
Velderman misses with a head kick.
Velderman sets himself, and Crosby steps forward looking for the clinch! Velderman avoids it this time.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velderman works Crosby's body with a nice hook.
Velderman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Velderman misses with a wild body shot.
Velderman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crosby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Velderman misses with a hook to the body
and Crosby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velderman thinking.
Velderman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman lands a really nice looking cross but Crosby seems unphased.
Velderman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velderman lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crosby misses with a right hand
and Velderman counters with a body kick that stops Crosby in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Velderman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.
Crosby misses with a left hand
enabling Velderman to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Crosby drives through and clinches with Velderman against the ropes.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Velderman lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Velderman.
Velderman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velderman lands a right hand.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Velderman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosby misses with a body shot
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ron Velderman is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Crosby.
Crosby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ron Velderman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Velderman feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down.
Velderman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Velderman's head but Velderman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velderman looks to land a body kick but Crosby moved away.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Velderman's ribs.
Velderman is looking to wear down Crosby with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crosby moves out of range as Velderman strikes.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velderman.
Crosby checks a low kick from Velderman.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velderman.
Velderman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Velderman's shoulder, as Velderman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Crosby.
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Velderman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Velderman connects with a leg kick. Crosby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velderman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Velderman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velderman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
And Velderman counters with a quick kick to the body but Crosby blocks it.
Velderman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from Velderman.
Crosby unleashes a big counter combination but Velderman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velderman was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Velderman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Velderman looks to land a right hand but Crosby moved out of range.
Velderman scores with a kick to the body.
Velderman throws a push kick but Crosby slaps the foot to one side.
Velderman throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman misses with a looping left.
Velderman walks into a left hand.
Crosby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velderman throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Velderman 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#
Crosby scores with a decent looking hook.
Velderman avoids the body shot from Crosby.
A little feinted left hand from Velderman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velderman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby catches Velderman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crosby swings for the body but Velderman moves out of range.
Velderman tried to counter with a leg kick but Crosby avoided it.
Velderman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Velderman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velderman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Velderman scores with a leg kick.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Crosby.
Velderman tries to score with a low kick but Crosby moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman lands with an uppercut that bounces Crosby off the ropes and back into range.
Velderman takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Crosby. #T1#
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velderman.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Velderman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby scores with a hook.
Velderman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Velderman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Velderman throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby checks a leg kick.
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Velderman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Velderman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velderman tries to land a leg kick but Crosby saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Velderman moved out of range.
Velderman looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Velderman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velderman tried to counter with a leg kick but Crosby avoided it.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velderman drops his hands momentarily and Crosby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Velderman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Velderman throws a body kick that misses
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Velderman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crosby takes a step back to recover.
Velderman throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Velderman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Velderman misses.
Velderman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velderman misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ron Velderman.
Well Velderman 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: RH88     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson.
Crosby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnarsson.
A swing and a miss from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a jab.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
Crosby 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.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Crosby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Ragnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Crosby jumps back.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crosby.
Crosby tries to counter with a clinch but Ragnarsson shakes him off and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarsson is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Crosby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Ragnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Crosby's front leg with a kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crosby scores with a decent looking hook.
Ragnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Crosby's head back.
Crosby scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Crosby swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarsson misses the target.
Crosby slips under a jab from Ragnarsson.
Crosby throws a counter combo.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
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#
Ragnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Dany Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
That kick from Ragnarsson tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Crosby lands with a right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson tries a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby tries to bum rush Ragnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ragnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Crosby slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Crosby tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.#T1#
Ragnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks to land a combination but Crosby avoids it well.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Crosby is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ragnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Crosby thuds a left hand into Ragnarsson's body.
Ragnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Crosby's head.
Ragnarsson slips a straight right by Crosby.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Crosby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Crosby drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsson. That snapped Crosby's head back.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsson.
Crosby walks into a jab.
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ragnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crosby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
As Crosby looks to move away, Ragnarsson throws a big counter combo but Crosby just gets out of the way.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Crosby.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick as Crosby jumps back.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sigurd Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Ragnarsson's shoulder, as Ragnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ragnarsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson feints a jab promting Crosby to slip. Ragnarsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crosby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a low kick.
Crosby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Ragnarsson misses.
Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Ragnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarsson sets himself, and Crosby steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnarsson avoids it this time.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crosby is looking to clinch.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crosby! But no joy.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Crosby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Ragnarsson is predictable there
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Crosby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Ragnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ragnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crosby if he has to take too many more of those.
Crosby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Crosby swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crosby misses with a body punch
and Ragnarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Crosby.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Crosby manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnarsson, right into the meat.
Ragnarsson 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.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnarsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnarsson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: RH80     
Date:   Sep 04, 2019
#R1#
Crosby throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes slips a straight right by Crosby.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Atunes slams his shin into Crosby's torso.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Crosby takes one on the button.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crosby scores with a decent looking hook.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes with a nice cross.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crosby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Crosby lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crosby's head.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Crosby lands with an uppercut that bounces Atunes off the ropes and back into range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.#T2#
Crosby lands a lovely overhand right.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Crosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crosby has time to react.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Atunes is avoiding it.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Atunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Crosby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atunes.
Crosby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atunes swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby wants to clinch.
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 Leonardo Atunes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Atunes.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Crosby takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Sloppy strikes from Atunes. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crosby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby. #T1##CL#
Atunes has closed the distance and engaged Crosby in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crosby as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes swinging wildly here.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Crosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes misses with a body shot
and Crosby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Crosby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.#T2#
Crosby lands a nice hook to Atunes's body. Atunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Crosby tries to keep at a distance but Atunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the ropes.
Atunes tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Atunes gets through Crosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that second round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crosby checks a leg kick.
Crosby throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Crosby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Atunes is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Atunes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby throws a counter combo.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Crosby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crosby there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Atunes coming out on top.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes lands 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!
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Crosby. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming.
Atunes lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby wants to counter the offense by Atunes and move into the clinch position.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crosby. Crosby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes lands a slapping body shot.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby slips a straight right by Atunes.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands with a hook. Crosby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leonardo Atunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atunes 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Atunes!

Leonardo Atunes 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.

 

Event: RH72     
Date:   Aug 21, 2019
#R1#
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Chantha.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Chantha moved out of range.
Chantha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Chantha moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantha.
Crosby tries to work over Chantha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chantha tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Chantha back against the ropes.
Chantha tries to stall but Crosby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Our sources have told us that Chantha has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantha is trying to maintain a safe position but Crosby gets an underhook and turns Chantha into the ropes.#BC#
Chantha breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Chantha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chantha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crosby throws a hook but Chantha avoids it easily.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chantha manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantha tries to close the distance and clinch but Crosby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Chantha.
Chantha defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Chantha tries to counter by clinching up but Crosby breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Crosby clinches with his opponent.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chantha lands with a right to the head.
Chantha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Chantha throws a head punch that misses.
Chantha scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Chantha throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby gets through Chantha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Chantha's ribcage. Chantha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantha's elbow.
A short left from Crosby.
Chantha scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chantha throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantha.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby works on Chantha's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantha.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chantha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chantha misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chantha trying to land knees to the body.
Chantha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chantha fails to land.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chantha misses with the head strike.
Chantha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chantha tries to land knees in the clinch but Crosby avoids the damage to the body.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Chantha.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Chantha avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby 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#
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby scores with a punch to the head.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chantha.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chantha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chantha misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Chantha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bun Chantha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crosby scores with a jab. Chantha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chantha. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chantha dips to his left and cracks Crosby with an uppercut!
Bun Chantha is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chantha.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantha scores with a nice head shot.
Chantha misses with the combination.
Chantha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Chantha slips a straight right by Crosby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Crosby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crosby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
Chantha throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Chantha walks into a stiff left hand from Crosby.
Chantha is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Crosby takes a swing at Chantha's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Chantha pushes Crosby up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantha.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Crosby as the two fighters clinch.
Chantha blocks a body shot from Crosby.
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!
Chantha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chantha blocks a body shot from Crosby. #T2#
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Chantha controls the action.
Dany Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chantha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crosby cracks Chantha with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Chantha controls the action.
Chantha lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantha blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Chantha.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby presses Chantha against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantha blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Chantha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby 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 ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Crosby lands with an overhand left.
Crosby feints a jab promting Chantha to slip. Crosby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chantha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crosby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chantha's hands.#ROC2#
Chantha is rocked!
Chantha tries to get into range but Crosby steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Chantha! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Crosby scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
After winning the bout, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bun Chantha stepped up to the mic, saying 'thank'.

 

Event: RH62     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
It looked like Crosby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Crosby throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Crosby walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Crosby moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crosby, as that shot connected.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Crosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Crosby also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby blocks a jab.
Crosby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head.
Crosby lands the left hand.
Crosby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crosby.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crosby cracks McDonnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crosby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him. #T1#
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crosby lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
Crosby wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
McDonnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crosby.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Crosby.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonnell's hands.#T2#
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crosby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
Crosby staying out of range there.
As McDonnell looks to move away, Crosby throws a big counter combo but McDonnell just gets out of the way.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
McDonnell clinches with his opponent.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby lands with a good body shot.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell lands with a hook. Crosby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crosby lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
McDonnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell lands a damaging elbow.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Crosby.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell gets through Crosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Crosby misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
McDonnell stalling.
A short right from McDonnell on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonnell can turn it around.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby avoiding damage as McDonnell throws knees to the body.
Crosby avoiding damage as McDonnell throws knees to the body.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell pushes Crosby back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonnell.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Crosby.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
McDonnell slows down the pace here.
Crosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cory McDonnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crosby is looking to clinch.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crosby. Crosby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but McDonnell pushes him off.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
Crosby cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Crosby lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonnell doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby letting McDonnell take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell is looking to control Crosby's arms but Crosby gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonnell has his back to the ropes.
McDonnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from McDonnell.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow. #T2#
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
McDonnell presses Crosby against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby blocking some punches.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonnell 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell!

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

 

Event: RH52     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1##CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Crosby in a clinch.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Lee lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Lee has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.
Lee scores with a head kick. Crosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a straight left.
As Lee backs off Crosby throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Crosby had a free shot at his head there.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Lee misses.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crosby slips a jab from Lee.
Crosby tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crosby is out of range.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Lee tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crosby is looking to clinch. #T2#
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Crosby cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crosby has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lee clobbers Crosby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crosby.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby lands a jab.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crosby.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby slips a jab from Lee.
Crosby moves away from the strike by Lee.
Crosby unleashes a big counter combination but Lee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crosby throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crosby! But no joy.
Lee throws a head kick that Crosby semi-blocks.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Crosby avoided it.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Crosby's leg but Crosby calmly moves out of range.
Lee moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crosby.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crosby checks a leg kick.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Despite the aggression on Crosby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crosby can do to turn this around?
Lee misses with a head kick.
Crosby is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Crosby clinches with his opponent.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Crosby blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a body punch. #T2#
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Crosby misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Crosby as the two fighters clinch.
Lee works on Crosby's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Crosby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tommy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby slips a straight right by Lee.
Crosby throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Lee.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee stuns Crosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
Lee throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Lee.
Crosby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee misses with a head kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee cracks the inside of Crosby's front leg.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby takes one on the button.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Crosby misses with an uppercut
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crosby is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crosby misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Crosby misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!

Our winner, Tommy Lee, 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: RH42     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Oubaali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crosby pushes Oubaali back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oubaali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oubaali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oubaali's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Oubaali.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Oubaali's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oubaali.
Oubaali trying to control the position but instead, Crosby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oubaali into the ropes.
Oubaali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crosby blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crosby avoids it.
Good body shot from Oubaali.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oubaali stalling in the clinch but Crosby improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby. #BC#
Oubaali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Oubaali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crosby, pushing him back against the ropes.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Oubaali tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Oubaali manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
It looked like Oubaali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crosby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oubaali is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby digs a good hook to Oubaali's body.
Oubaali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crosby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Oubaali.
Oubaali doesn't manage to clinch there - Crosby circles away. #T2#
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a combination #CL#
and Oubaali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby tries to work over Oubaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oubaali scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby gets through Oubaali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Oubaali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali tries to land knees in the clinch but Crosby avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Oubaali instigates a clinch.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Oubaali.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Oubaali wants to break free but Crosby has control.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Oubaali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oubaali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Oubaali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oubaali clinches up with Crosby and pushes him back against the ropes.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Oubaali controls his hands.
Oubaali blocking some punches.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Oubaali. #T1#
Oubaali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crosby as Oubaali tries to tie him up.
Oubaali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Oubaali - that landed with a thud.
Oubaali lands a right hand.
Oubaali scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Oubaali blocking some punches. #T2#
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oubaali's elbow.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Oubaali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oubaali is trying to break free.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Crosby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Oubaali tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Oubaali back against the ropes.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
Oubaali working hard to break the clinch.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Dany Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oubaali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oubaali looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Crosby.
Oubaali scores with a leg kick.
Oubaali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Crosby.
Crosby connects with the punch.#CL#
Oubaali closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oubaali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oubaali is looking to control Crosby's arms but Crosby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oubaali has his back to the ropes.
Oubaali seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Crosby is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Oubaali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Oubaali controls his hands. #T1#
Oubaali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Oubaali's ribcage. Oubaali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby presses Oubaali against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Oubaali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crosby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oubaali's hands.
Dany Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crosby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oubaali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Crosby coming out on top.
Oubaali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oubaali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Oubaali wants to clinch
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Oubaali clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands a left hand.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oubaali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Oubaali controls the action.
Ali Oubaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oubaali lands a shot to the body.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Crosby.
Crosby gets through Oubaali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oubaali.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oubaali's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.#ROC2#
Oubaali is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oubaali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oubaali blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Crosby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crosby 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Crosby!

Dany Crosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ali Oubaali was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank'.

 

Event: RH32     
Date:   Jun 04, 2019
#R1#
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonnell misses with a low kick as Crosby jumps back.
McDonnell swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby walks into a left hand.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell feints a counter leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat. #T1#
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby lands a really nice looking cross but McDonnell seems unphased.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby backing away here, and McDonnell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonnell misses with a double jab. #CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes McDonnell back into the ropes.#BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Crosby appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Crosby stalks McDonnell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonnell's face. McDonnell staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crosby's corner calls for a 1-2. Crosby obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crosby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
Crosby 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!
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. Crosby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonnell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Crosby scores with a three punch combo!
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
McDonnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Crosby looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from McDonnell finds it's target.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Crosby.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
McDonnell feints and then cracks Crosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crosby down. #CL#
Crosby gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crosby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonnell dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Crosby.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that second round.
That's time! Crosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Crosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Crosby.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with a wild combination.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Cory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Crosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crosby's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.#CL#
Crosby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Crosby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crosby scores with a jab to the head.
Crosby stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonnell.
Crosby tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but McDonnell pushes him off.
Crosby tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from McDonnell finds it's target.#ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
Crosby misses with the combination.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McDonnell moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Crosby! McDonnell continues to tee off on Crosby, landing with a left and a right! McDonnell connects with a right hand that leaves Crosby sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by McDonnell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cory McDonnell!
A relieved looking Cory McDonnell 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: RH27     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Chantha looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chantha lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Chantha ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chantha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jako Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chantha dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Chantha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws a right and a left that Chantha avoids nicely.
Crosby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chantha.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chantha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target.
Chantha walks into a left hand.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Chantha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Chantha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Chantha. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Crosby lands.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Crosby darts in and clinches Chantha up against the ropes.
Chantha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby misses with some punches.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Chantha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Chantha throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantha's elbow.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chantha misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chantha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chantha blocks an uppercut.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chantha lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantha is trying to push Crosby away but Crosby has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Chantha.
Chantha slowing the pace effectively.
Chantha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Chantha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Crosby has closed the distance and engaged Chantha in a clinch.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Chantha.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Dany Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chantha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Chantha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chantha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chantha. #BC#
Chantha manages to break the clinch.
Chantha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bun Chantha is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chantha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Crosby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Crosby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chantha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantha blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Still in the clinch, Chantha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby is leaning against Chantha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chantha misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby tries to work over Chantha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Chantha controls the action.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Chantha controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantha blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Chantha. #BC#
Chantha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosby connects with a body shot.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chantha moves away.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chantha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chantha misses with a few strikes there.
Chantha tries to clinch there but Crosby circles away.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chantha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crosby tests Chantha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby lands with a cross. #CL2#
Crosby pushes Chantha up against the ropes in a clinch.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby connects with a right hand. Chantha shakes it off.
Crosby has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A right-left combo lands from Chantha.
Chantha looks to clinch
and Crosby counters with a right hand to the body.
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chantha throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Chantha ducks down to avoid it.
Chantha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crosby feints a jab promting Chantha to slip. Crosby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chantha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crosby gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Crosby is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a hook
and before Crosby has any time to reset, Chantha cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bun Chantha!
During a confident post fight interview, Bun Chantha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RH20     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wade, right into the meat.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Crosby throws a counter combo.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Wade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Crosby. Beautiful body shot.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Wade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice shot that snaps Wade's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade slips a straight right by Crosby.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWade.
Crosby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wade swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Wade cracks Crosby with a good jab.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Wade.
Crosby feints a jab promting Wade to slip. Crosby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crosby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crosby slips a jab from Wade.
Nice shot lands for Wade.
Wade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Crosby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crosby.
Wade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #BC#
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Crosby's shoulder, as Crosby tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crosby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crosby wants to counter the offense by Wade and move into the clinch position.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Wade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Wade avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crosby walks into a straight right hand from Wade.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby throws a series of strikes that have Wade backpedaling.
Wade swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Danga de danga de dang - Crosby scores with a four punch combination!
Wade looks to land a right hand but Crosby moved out of range.
Wade throws a leg kick but Crosby moved away.
Crosby is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Wade moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Crosby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wade back to the ropes. Crosby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Wade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crosby slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade misses with a hook.
Crosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crosby counters with a series of strikes. Wade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade tries to clinch up but Crosby circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Wade had a free shot at his head there.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade lands with a nice body punch.
Wade wants to clinch.
Crosby unleashes a big counter combination but Wade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade misses with a double jab
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dany Crosby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade. #T1#
Wade throws out a powerful jab.
Wade lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Wade moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Crosby's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wade.
Wade swings for the body but Crosby moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Crosby. #CUT2#
It looks like Morgan Wade has been cut.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Wade.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Crosby misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Wade moves into range and clinches up with Crosby.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Crosby has him pressed against the ropes.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Wade misses with a head kick.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby lands with a nice combination. Wade backs away looking to recover.
A good leg kick by Wade.
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Wade circles away.
Good leg kick by Wade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wade takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wade, as that shot connected.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.#CL#
Wade clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade is trying to break free.#BC#
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Wade scores with a decent looking hook.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Wade had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Wade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Wade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Wade 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Wade has closed the distance and engaged Crosby in a clinch.
Crosby lands a body shot. #BC#
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wade scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Wade takes one to the side of the head.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Crosby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wade.
Wade fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Wade clinches.
Wade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range. #T1#
Wade lands with an overhand left.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Crosby moved out of range.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Wade tries to clinch up but Crosby circles away and keeps his distance.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Wade is avoiding it.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Crosby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Wade.
Crosby scores with a one two! Wade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Wade tries to clinch but Crosby is having none of it.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade lands a head kick!
Wade throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range. #T2#
Wade throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
Crosby scores with a sloppy right hand. Wade should have avoided that one.
Crosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Crosby moves away and avoids it.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
A little feinted left hand from Wade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wade cracks the inside of Crosby's front leg.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Crosby moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade lands with a right hand.
Wade throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Wade closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Wade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wade 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morgan Wade!

Our winner, Morgan Wade, 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: EMP Mumu vs Arendse     
Date:   Apr 12, 2019
#R1#
Klos takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Crosby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Klos tries to keep at a distance but Crosby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klos throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby. #BC2#
Klos breaks from the clinch.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crosby looks to land a combination. Klos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klos shoots in but Crosby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klos misses the jab.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Klos and move into the clinch.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Klos works Crosby's body with a nice hook.
Crosby looks to land a combination. Klos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klos misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Klos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crosby's waist but Crosby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klos off to one side.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klos under the eye.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klos was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Crosby slips a straight right by Klos.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klos.
Klos cracks Crosby with a good jab.
Dany Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crosbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crosby 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.
Klos connects with a right hand. Crosby shakes it off.
Klos cracks Crosby with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klos throws a body shot but no joy.
Klos throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klos throws out a loose jab but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klos counters with a nice body shot.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
It seemed like Klos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Klos takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Crosby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klos.
Klos blocks an uppercut.
Klos is looking to control Crosby's arms but Crosby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Klos has his back to the cage.
Crosby keeps control of Klos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Klos.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Klos avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klos fails to pull guard.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.#BC2#
Klos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Crosby ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Klos lands.
Crosby ducks right into an uppercut from Klos.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Klos.
A slow jab from Klos misses its intended target.
As Klos tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Klos manages to avoid the attempt.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Klos lands a body shot.
Klos misses with the combination.
Klos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klos dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Klos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Klos feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Klos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby misses with a combination
and Klos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Crosby's head coaches at Empire MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crosby lands a nice hook to Klos's body. Klos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Klos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Crosby has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Klos is on him like a limpet, forcing Crosby back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Klos blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Klos pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crosby stopping the sweep attempt from Klos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cal Klos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Klos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Crosby connects with a nice looking jab.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Klos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Klos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Klos misses the shot to the body.
Crosby tries to bum rush Klos with a series of wild strikes but Klos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klos circles away quickly and effectively.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klos throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crosby in his tracks. #T1#
Crosby misses with a hook. Klos ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Klos misses.
Klos jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby throws a right hand that Klos ducks under and follows up with a left that Klos also avoids with ease.
Crosby throws a right hand that Klos ducks under and follows up with a left that Klos also avoids with ease.
Klos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klos counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby misses the body punch
and Klos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Klos circles away.
Klos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klos lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
Crosby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crosby wants it to stay on the feet.
Klos slips a straight right by Crosby.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klos tests Crosby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klos jabs at Crosby's body.#T2#
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Klos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crosby.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Klos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klos shoots in looking for a takedown. Crosby tries to sprawl out of it but Klos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crosby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crosby is looking for a counter combo.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Klos connects with a single shot there.#T3##TD2#
Klos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Klos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Crosby explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crosby tries to bum rush Klos with a series of wild strikes but Klos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Klos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klos misses with a looping left.
Klos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crosby misses with a straight left.
Klos throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Klos lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Klos stuns Crosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klos! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klos lands a jab.
Crosby throws a body punch but Klos moves out of range.
Crosby tries to bum rush Klos with a series of wild strikes but Klos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos needs to keep his hands up - Crosby had a free shot at his head there.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klos just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Klos avoids them all with ease.
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Klos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klos.
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 Dany Crosby 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Klos just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Klos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klos 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.
Crosby looks to land a combination but Klos avoids it well.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klos dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Crosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crosby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klos.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby misses with a few strikes there.
Klos throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Klos lands a nice looking body shot.
Crosby takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Klos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crosby on the side of the head.
Jab from Klos.
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klos finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head.
Klos lands a nice hook to Crosby's body. Crosby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klos lands with an overhand left.
Klos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab lands there for Klos.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Klos lands a nice shot that snaps Crosby's head back.
Klos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Klos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klos lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Crosby throws a right and a left that Klos avoids nicely.
Klos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crosby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klos dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Klos does it's job there.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Klos misses the shot to the body.
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crosby misses with a combination
and Klos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Klos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Crosby throws Klos to one side and escapes!
Klos dodges the punch combination from Crosby. #T3#
Klos misses with a takedown attempt - Crosby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klos! But no joy.
Klos slips under a jab.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crosby has time to react.
Klos misses with a wild body shot.
Klos with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Klos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crosby to the mat! Crosby manages to get full guard.
Crosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Klos is working Crosby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Klos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dany Crosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crosby wants to sweep here but Klos controlling him for the moment.
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!
Crosby is looking to sweep but instead, Klos has passed into half guard.
Crosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Klos is very close to passing his half guard.
Klos lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby is refusing to be controlled, as Klos sits in half guard.
Crosby is controlling Klos's position as best he can from this difficult position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: EMP Jodson vs Verygood     
Date:   Mar 15, 2019
#R1#
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDaniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Crosby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDaniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
McDaniels clinches up with Crosby and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McDaniels.
McDaniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands a left hand.
McDaniels can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDaniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
McDaniels blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
We've been informed that McDaniels has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Crosby blocking some punches.
McDaniels tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
McDaniels looks winded!
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDaniels or not.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
I was talking to Crosby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby working some nice short punches in 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!
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!
Crosby lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McDaniels to his knees! Crosby keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
A less than humble Dany Crosby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: EMP Tower v Murha     
Date:   Feb 15, 2019
#R1#
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Choo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Choo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crosby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Choo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Choo blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Choo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo throws a hook but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby tries to counter by clinching up but Choo breaks away and moves out of range.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Choo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Choo misses with a looping right.
Choo thuds his right hand into Crosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Crosby.
Crosby sizes up Choo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby misses with a double jab
and Choo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Choo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choo.
Choo moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Choo! But no joy.
Choo is looking to clinch.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Choo.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Choo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Choo slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choo.
As Crosby backs off Choo throws a huge counter combo but Crosby manages to avoid it all.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Choo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Choo is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Choo throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo unleashes a big counter combination but Crosby bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Choo instigates a clinch.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Crosby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Choo tries to pull guard but Crosby holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Choo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choo jumps guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.#T3#
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Choo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Choo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crosby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Choo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Choo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Choo avoids nicely.
Choo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby connects with a jab.
Choo lands a slapping body shot.
Crosby misses with an uppercut.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo sizes up Crosby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Choo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby misses with a double jab
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby connects with a crisp jab.
Choo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Crosby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crosby throws a combination that misses
and Choo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Crosby throws a right and a left that Choo avoids nicely.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Choo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choo in his tracks.
Crosby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choo in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crosby slips a jab from Choo.
Crosby throws a hook but Choo blocks it.
Crosby misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Crosby throws a combination that misses
letting Choo counter with a right hand.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crosby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Choo avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choo.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Choo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Choo throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Choo tries to pull guard but Crosby won't allow it.
Choo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crosby to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Choo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Choo gets through Crosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Choo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Choo breaks the clinch.
Choo wants to clinch
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Choo.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Choo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Crosby instigates a clinch.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Choo.
Choo is trying to break the clinch but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Choo jumps guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.
Choo is trying to force a seperation but Crosby has the dominant position.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby prevents Choo from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Choo tries to pull guard but Crosby won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choo.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Choo fails to land.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Choo misses with a punch on the inside.
Choo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Choo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crosby to keep the fight standing.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby gets through Choo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crosby to keep the fight standing.
Choo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Choo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crosby swinging wildly here. #T4#
Crosby throws a series of strikes that have Choo backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby throws a right hand that Choo ducks under and follows up with a left that Choo also avoids with ease.
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crosby scores with a nice strike.
Choo walks into a stiff left hand from Crosby.#ROC#
Choo is rocked!#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Choo back into the cage.
Choo is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Choo jumps guard but Crosby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Choo seems to have recovered his senses.
Choo has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Choo working aggressively here.
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Choo misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Crosby lands a left hand.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choo.
Choo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Choo slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Choo throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Choo throws a body punch but Crosby moves out of range.
Choo misses with a straight right.
Choo moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Choo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Choo moved out of range.
Choo throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Choo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Choo counters with a three punch combo that has Crosby backing up. Crosby nods at Choo to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##CL#
Crosby clinches up with Choo and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Crosby.
Choo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands a body shot. #BC2#
Choo breaks from the clinch.
Choo is looking to clinch but Crosby is avoiding it.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby lands a two punch combo.
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Choo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Choo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
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!
A jab from Crosby misses.
Choo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choo dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Choo throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby throws a combination that misses
and Choo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crosby cracks Choo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choo slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Crosby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Choo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Choo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crosby doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
Choo plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Crosby swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Crosby face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mew Choo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mew Choo made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
Crosby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marley.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Marley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crosby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crosby throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Crosby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Marley drives through and clinches with Crosby against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby managing to block the knees to the body from Marley.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marley lands an uppercut.#T1#
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
Marley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley digs a right hand underneath Crosby's ribcage. Crosby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marley throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley blocking some punches.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Marley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marley lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
A short left from Marley.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Crosby 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!
Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley dips a shoulder and cracks Crosby with a mighty uppercut! Crosby falls back against the cage and Marley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Crosby 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 - Marley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffalo Marley!
Buffalo Marley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: IFC86: Mma v Warring     
Date:   Dec 19, 2018
#R1#
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yonic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crosby circles away.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Yonic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crosby was covering up waiting for the punch and Yonic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
Yonic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
Crosby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crosby wants to stand but Yonic is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Crosby tries to clinch up but Yonic circles away and keeps his distance.
Yonic avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Crosby needs to keep his hands up - Yonic had a free shot at his head there.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Crosby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yonic.#TD2#
Yonic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crosby keeping control of the position. #T2#
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yonic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crosby sees it coming and defends easily.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Crosby wants to get back to his feet.
Crosby is looking to control Yonic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crosby avoid being mounted?
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.
Yonic slips a nice elbow through Crosby's hands, connecting with Crosby's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Crosby's temple.
Yonic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yonic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Yonic thows a huge punch but Crosby dodges it nicely.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
Crosby is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Crosby wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Crosby controlling the position for now.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Crosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crosby keeping hold of Yonic's head, controlling as best he can.
Crosby tries to kick Yonic off but Yonic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yonic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yonic working over Crosby with some ground and pound. Crosby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crosby is trying to control but can't.
Crosby won't allow Yonic to pass to mount.
Crosby taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yonic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yonic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Crosby is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crosby moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crosby is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crosby content to stall in guard here.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Yonic won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Crosby stuffs the takedown.
As Yonic tries to get set, Crosby tries to push him back and clinch up but Yonic manages to avoid the attempt.
Yonic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Yonic throws a jab when Crosby was well out of range.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Yonic circles away.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yonic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Yonic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crosby has his hands on Yonic's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Yonic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Crosby has his feet on Yonic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Crosby misses. #T2#
Crosby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yonic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crosby scrambles back to his feet.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yonic lands with a cross.
Yonic lands a nice looking body shot.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Yonic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crosby's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Crosby pulls Yonic in to control the position.
Crosby controls Yonic momentarily but Yonic frees himself.
Yonic pushing down on Crosby's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crosby tries to kick Yonic off but Yonic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crosby wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Yonic winds up and cracks Crosby with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yonic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Crosby trying to control but Yonic postures up. #SUB2#
Yonic is working for a kimura but Crosby is defending it quite comfortably.
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.
Crosby wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic prevents Crosby from improving his position.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Crosby is having none of it.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Yonic wants to control but Crosby is keeping him busy.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Yonic trying to control from half guard but Crosby is working away.
Crosby tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
Crosby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yonic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
A big left from Crosby misses.
Yonic lands a right hook to the body.
Yonic goes for a double leg but Crosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crosby continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Yonic shoots in and bounces Crosby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crosby is pulling down on Yonic's head to control his posture.
Yonic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving. #T1#
Crosby pulls Yonic in to control the position.
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Crosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crosby has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Crosby controlling the position.
Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yonic is in close to Crosby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dany Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crosby controlling the position.
Crosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yonic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.#T3#
Yonic lands a couple of digs.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crosby has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Crosby wants to control the position but Yonic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crosby defending well though.
Crosby wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Yonic working Crosby over with strikes. #T4#
Yonic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crosby keeps working.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
Crosby is trying to get back to full guard.#ES#
Crosby kicks Yonic off and gets back to his feet.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Crosby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yonic trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yonic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!

Boss Yonic very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: IFC80: Crosby v Mma     
Date:   Nov 28, 2018
#R1#
Mma keeps the fight on the outside.
Mma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crosby in his tracks.
Mma loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
Crosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Mma.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mma has time to react.
Crosby feints a jab promting Mma to slip. Crosby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mma.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mma has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Mma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crosby in his tracks.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crosby's head backwards.
Crosby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crosby moves away.
A jab from Crosby does it's job there.#T1#
Mma defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Mma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Crosby is just out of range.
Mma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mma.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Mma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mma cracks Crosby with an open hand slap.
Crosby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mma lands with a slapping head kick.
Mma punishes Crosby's body with a nice straight punch.
Mma with a hook.
Crosby tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mma counters with a left and a right that stings Crosby.
Mma scores with a hook.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
Crosby is holding his hands too far apart here. Mma throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Crosby is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Mma!
Jeff Mma 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.

 

Event: IFC XS1: Murhaa vs Crosby     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts.
Crosby tries to clinch up.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Crosby cracks Murhaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Crosby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crosby throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crosby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Crosby misses with the combination.
Murhaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhaa's head.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Crosby 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.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Murhaa jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Crosby throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crosby tries to clinch but Murhaa moves away
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Murhaa is looking to slow Crosby down with leg kicks.
Crosby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Crosby in the body.
Crosby looks winded!
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Murhaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Crosby off the cage and back into range.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crosby misses with a straight right. #T4#
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crosby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Crosby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa catches Crosby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Murhaa throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Crosby is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Murhaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: IFCMW44: Divac vs Crosby     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Divac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Divac lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming.
Crosby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Crosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Divac moves out of range.
Divac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Divac has Crosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Crosby working aggressively here. #BC#
Divac breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Divac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Divac.#CL2#
Crosby clinches.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divac.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Divac has time to react.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Crosby misses with a wild combination.
Crosby misses the jab.#KD2#
Crosby drops Divac with a beautiful combination! Divac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Divac is rocked!
Divac misses with a hook.
Oh Divac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Crosby slips under a jab.
Divac seems to have got his legs back now.
Divac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crosby moves to clinch but Divac breaks away
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby throws a monster overhand right that drops Divac! Crosby follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
A determined Dany Crosby didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Roman Divac spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.

 

Event: IFC MW41: Divac v Choo     
Date:   Oct 03, 2018
#R1#
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Crosby darts in and clinches Dean up against the cage.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dean moves into range and clinches up with Crosby.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Crosby lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean blocking some punches.
I was talking to Crosby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dean has Crosby pushed against the cage.#T1#
Dean blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
Crosby tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dean.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Dean.
Dean taking a breather.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Dean.
Dean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Dean throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Dean blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Dean.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Dean misses with some punches.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Dean lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dean blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Dean scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Dean is working Crosby over against the cage.
Dean blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dean.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
Dean cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Dean gets through Crosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dean lands an uppercut.
Crosby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
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!
Crosby tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean. #BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch. #T4#
Crosby tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Crosby backing up. Crosby nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Dean pushes Crosby up against the cage in a clinch.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
Dean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby presses Dean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby digs a right hand into Dean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dean's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crosby momentarily.
Crosby throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dean throws a right and a left that Crosby avoids nicely. #CL#
Dean gets tackled into the cage by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch.
Dean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dean throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deans head.
Dean blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby pushes Dean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Dean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Crosby tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Dean lands a left hand. #BC2#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby swinging wildly here.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Crosby tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Crosby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dean doesn't seem phased though.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Dean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crosby looks to clinch
and Dean counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Dean throws a right hand that Crosby ducks under and follows up with a left that Crosby also avoids with ease.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
Dean is looking for the big counter here.
Crosby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dean clobbers Crosby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Dean looking to slow down the pace here.
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Dean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Dean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Dean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dean.
Dean throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Dean is trying to maintain a safe position but Crosby gets an underhook and turns Dean into the cage.
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Dean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crosby as Dean tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crosby as Dean tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Dean presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosby lands a left hand. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Dean as the two fighters clinch.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow. #BC2#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean misses with a looping right.
Crosby tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Crosby avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD#
Crosby drops Dean with a beautiful combination! Dean stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Dean is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dean got wobbled bad by a big combination! Crosby presses forward with punches and knees until Dean stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dean closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: IFC MW 37: Hitme vs Divac     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Torped closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Ture Torped has been cut.
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torped was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
Torped appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Crosby - just one landing.
Crosby with a hook.#ROC#
Torped is rocked!
Torped fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crosby drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Torped's head, knocking him out cold! Crosby is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Ture Torped was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OQuinn throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crosby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
Crosby slips a jab from OQuinn.
OQuinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crosby was well out of range. Poor timing from OQuinn.
Crosby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OQuinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OQuinn misses with a combination #TD#
and Crosby counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OQuinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
OQuinn trying to hold on to Crosby's head to control him but Crosby postures up.
Crosby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crosby tries to stand but his hand is stuck under OQuinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T1#
Crosby controlling the pace.
Crosby'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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. OQuinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU#
Crosby gets to his feet - OQuinn follows without any prompting.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OQuinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crosby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crosby duly obliges.
Crosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OQuinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.#T2#
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Crosby ducks right into an uppercut from OQuinn.
OQuinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but OQuinn pushes him off.
OQuinn throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Crosby attempts a counter takedown but OQuinn avoids it well and moves away.
Crosby darts in trying to clinch
and OQuinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
Crosby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OQuinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OQuinn misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
A jab from Crosby misses.
A left lands for OQuinn.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crosby drops down looking for a counter takedown but OQuinn sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes OQuinn back into the cage.
OQuinn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
OQuinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crosby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OQuinn, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
OQuinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Crosby tries to clinch but OQuinn is having none of it. #CL#
Crosby clinches with his opponent.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby working aggressively here. #BC2#
OQuinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from OQuinn finds it's target.
OQuinn takes a swing at Crosby's ribcage but misses.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OQuinn looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OQuinn lands with a straight right. Crosby didn't see that one coming.
Crosby is looking to clinch but OQuinn is avoiding it.
OQuinn connects with a right hand. Crosby shakes it off.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Crosby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OQuinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.#T4#
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OQuinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like OQuinn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Crosby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but OQuinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OQuinn 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.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but OQuinn pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OQuinn! But no joy.
OQuinn lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
OQuinn lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Crosby - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for OQuinn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Bogard jabs at Crosby's body.
Bogard swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that Crosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
Crosby throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogard counters with an inside leg kick.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Crosby.
Crosby takes one on the button.
Crosby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard thuds his right hand into Crosby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crosby moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
Crosby avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Bogard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crosby misses with the combination. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Bogard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crosby throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.
Crosby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Crosby's head.
Bogard throws a front kick that sends Crosby stumbling back into the cage.
Crosby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crosby looks winded!
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Bogard is out of range.
Bogard lands a front kick.
Bogard lands with a nice body punch.
Bogard scores with a head kick. Crosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bogard moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bogard! Crosby is out on his feet! Bogard rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Crosby is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Crosby is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC MW 32 Chugman vs Lopez     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Crosby scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warholm scores with a punch to the head.
Crosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.
Warholm scores with a jab to the body.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warholm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warholm lands with a nice body kick.
Warholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warholm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby throws a lazy right hand but Warholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Crosby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warholm, pushing him back against the cage.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Warholm blocks an uppercut.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warholm pushes Crosby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands a left hand.
Warholm tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warholm backwards.
Warholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby lands a left hand.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Warholm lands a shot to the body.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm is working Crosby over against the cage.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Warholm.
Warholm tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #T3#
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Warholm.
Warholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Warholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warholm lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Warholm as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
A short right from Warholm.
Warholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warholm lands a big right hand that drops Crosby! The killer instinct kicks in and Warholm finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Warholm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terje Warholm!

 

Event: IFC 52 Chugman vs Mumu     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
DeVito stuns Crosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crosby throws a series of punches but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crosby is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but DeVito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Crosby clinches with his opponent.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
DeVito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crosby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crosby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeVito.
DeVito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crosby wants to clinch.
DeVito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
DeVito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crosby misses with the combination. #T1#
Crosby tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
DeVito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crosby defends it well.
Crosby swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crosby connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeVito. DeVito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crosby walks into a straight right hand from DeVito.
Crosby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
DeVito throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crosby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeVito is in Crosby's guard.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
Crosby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
Crosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeVito on the ground.
Crosby trying to control the position. #T2#
DeVito looking to pass the guard.
DeVito being controlled here momentarily.
DeVito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crosby keeping full guard, as DeVito tries to pass.
DeVito trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy DeVito has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws a right and a left that DeVito avoids nicely.
Crosby throws a shot from downtown. DeVito moves away and avoids it.#T3#
DeVito looks for a takedown but Crosby sprawls well.#KD#
Crosby lands a left and a right that send DeVito crashing to the mat, dazed. Crosby thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DeVito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
Crosby digs a good body shot into DeVito's ribs.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeVito jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A cross from DeVito lands.
DeVito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dany Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crosby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeVito has time to react.#ROC#
DeVito is rocked!
Dany Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crosby tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
DeVito is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?#T4#
Crosby lands with a right that hurts DeVito. DeVito looks to clinch but Crosby throws a short knee that drops DeVito. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: IFC MW 25 Butabi vs Koniu     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1##CL#
Crosby has closed the distance and engaged Porto in a clinch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Porto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crosby gets through Porto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Porto.
Porto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby avoids a wild elbow strike from Porto.
A short right from Porto on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porto prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Porto is stalling here.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby tries a body shot but Porto blocks it. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porto.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Porto blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Porto.
Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Porto - that landed with a thud.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Porto backwards.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Porto.
Porto misses with an elbow over the top.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Porto prevents a body shot from Crosby. #T2#
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Porto backwards.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porto.
Porto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Porto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porto lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Porto digs a right hand underneath Crosby's ribcage. Crosby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Porto has Crosby pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Come on Porto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Porto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Porto scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crosby pushes Porto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Porto is rocked!
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porto misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Porto.
A left hand lands to the body for Porto.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Porto.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Porto lands an elbow inside that Crosby shrugs off.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porto lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Porto throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Porto's head.
Porto looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Porto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a body shot but Porto blocks it.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Porto.
Good body shot from Porto.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto gets through Crosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
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#
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Porto closes the distance and pushes Crosby back into the cage.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Porto tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Porto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porto.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Porto or not.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike.
Porto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porto digs a right hand into Crosby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crosby's gas tank.
Porto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porto's elbow. #T1#
Porto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porto pushes off an throws an elbow but Crosby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Porto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crosby tries a body shot but Porto blocks it.
Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porto lands an uppercut.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Porto controls his hands.
Porto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Porto controls the action.
Porto misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crosby's brow.
Porto lands a shot to the body.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Porto tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
Porto lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto lands with a right to the head.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Porto lands a body shot.
Porto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porto's elbow.
Crosby blocks an elbow strike.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Porto working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Porto lands a nice shot to the body.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Porto.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porto scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Porto scores with a shoulder strike.
Porto blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Porto.
Porto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porto is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Porto.
Porto digs a right hand into Crosby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crosby's gas tank.
Porto lands a nice shot to the body.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Porto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Porto lands a left hand.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Porto.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Porto lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
A short right from Porto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porto prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A short left from Porto. #T4#
Porto lands with a left to the head.
Porto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Porto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Porto lands an elbow just above Crosby 's eye.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Porto controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Porto lands an elbow that stopped Crosby in his tracks for a moment.
Porto misses with a body punch.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Porto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Porto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Porto tries to clinch but Crosby moves out of range.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Porto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Porto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Porto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Dany Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porto slips a jab and a cross from Crosby. #CL2#
Porto closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porto swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crosby or not.
Porto lands a body shot. #T1#
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
Porto stalling the fight.
Porto lands a body punch.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Porto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porto.
Porto pushes Crosby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Porto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Porto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Porto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Porto.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto lands a body punch. #T2#
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Porto throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Porto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porto tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porto.
Porto has Crosby pushed against the cage.
Porto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Porto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Porto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Porto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Porto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
Porto cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Porto slows down the pace here.
Crosby avoids the elbow strike from Porto, against the cage. #T3#
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Porto avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Porto.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Porto.
Still in the clinch, Porto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Porto as the two fighters clinch.
Porto pushes Crosby against the cage. Porto is working some dirty boxing. Porto pushes off with a quick right hook! Crosby goes down! Crosby tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Porto moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Porto!

 

Event: CEFC 283     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Landry dives in for a single leg takedown but Crosby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Landry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landry.
Landry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Landry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crosby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Landry looks winded!
Landry lands a glancing blow to the side of Crosby's head.
Crosby tries to bum rush Landry with a series of wild strikes but Landry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Crosby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Landry, pushing him back against the cage.
Crosby cracks Landry with a nice body shot.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry is trying to break the clinch but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Landry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Landry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Landry avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage. #T1#
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Crosby tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landry tries to break the clinch but Crosby is controlling the position.
Landry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crosby gets through Landry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby prevents the takedown attempt.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landry is trying to push Crosby away but Crosby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crosby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Landry is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosby has double underhooks.
Crosby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Landry's efforts to push away.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Crosby tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Crosby tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Landry working hard to break the clinch.
Crosby has Landry pressed against the cage, preventing Landry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Landry blocks a jab.
Landry scores with a one two! Crosby had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crosby throws a hook but Landry avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Landry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landry.
Landry throws a right and a left that Crosby avoids nicely.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Crosby lands a body shot.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Landry.
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landry slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Crosby digs a good hook to Landry's body.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby throws a big counter combination but Landry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crosby 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.#CL#
Crosby pushes Landry up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Crosby tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Landry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dany Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crosby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Landry.
Landry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Landry.
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Landry moved out of range nicely.
Landry feints a jab promting Crosby to slip. Landry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crosby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby tries to clinch up.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Landry misses with the combination. #CL#
Crosby clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Landry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Crosby.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landry.
Crosby takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Landry throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Crosby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Landry back into the cage.
Landry blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Crosby misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Landry.
A short left from Crosby.
Landry tries to circle away but Crosby has him pinned against the cage.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landry can do to turn this around?
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Landry tries to score a body lock takedown but Crosby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Landry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landry blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Landry tries to break free but Crosby pushes him back against the cage.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby cracks Landry with a nice body shot.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Landry. #BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landry is looking to land body kicks.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Landry.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Landry or not.
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Landry is trying to break free.
Crosby misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Landry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crosby swings widly with a right hand
and Landry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Landry punishes Crosby's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Crosby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Landry, pushing him back against the cage.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3##BC2#
Landry breaks the clinch.
Crosby throws a right hand that Landry ducks under and follows up with a left that Landry also avoids with ease.
Landry connects with a body shot.
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Landry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby misses with a two punch combination.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Landry throws a nice looking combination but Crosby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby stalks Landry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Landry's face. Landry staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Crosby tries to clinch there but Landry circles away.
Landry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crosby's calf.
Landry lands a body shot.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Landry misses with a kick to the body.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Landry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crosbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Landry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry is breathing heavily.
Crosby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Landry counter with a right hand.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Crosby.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Landry dodges the punch combination from Crosby.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landry throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dany Crosby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Landry feints a jab promting Crosby to slip. Landry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crosby slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That kick from Landry tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Landry keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Landry.
Crosby throws the left hand but Landry avoids the punch easily.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby throws a right and a left that Landry avoids nicely.
Landry is looking for the big counter here.
Landry moves out of range as Crosby strikes.
Landry tries to counter with a clinch but Crosby shakes him off and moves away.
Landry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby scores with a one two! Landry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Landry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crosby connects with a combination that backs up Landry into the cage. Crosby lands a flurry of punches that gets past Landry's guard. Landry is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Crosby bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: CEFC Live 50     
Date:   Mar 15, 2018
#R1#
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Baratheon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baratheon lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby looks to throw the jab but Baratheon is out of range.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Baratheon.
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!
Baratheon lands a nice looking body shot.
Crosby throws a series of punches but Baratheon moves out of range.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baratheon scores with a nice head shot.
Baratheon throws a series of strikes that have Crosby backpedaling.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Crosby throws a combination that misses
and Baratheon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Crosby is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Baratheon has cracked Crosby with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Baratheon lands another huge swinging hook and Crosby tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Crosby, before Baratheon can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stannis Baratheon!
A less than humble Stannis Baratheon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: CEFC 277     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Crosby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
A punch combination from Crosby misses.
Crosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burgundy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Nice shot by Crosby.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Burgundy has knocked Crosby down with a huge combo! Burgundy steps away and waves a wobbly Crosby back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Crosby 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!
Burgundy shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Crosby takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Burgundy sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Crosby bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his light heavyweight title!
Ron Burgundy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CEFC 274     
Date:   Jan 28, 2018
#R1#
Mendola lands with a kick to the temple. Crosby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mendola slips a jab from Crosby.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Crosby has cracked Mendola with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Crosby lands another huge swinging hook and Mendola tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mendola, before Crosby can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: CEFC 272     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vernon doesn't seem bothered though.
Vernon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Crosby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vernon sprawling to the canvas! Vernon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crosby finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Chuck Vernon has been cut.
OH! Vernon has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Crosby smells blood and charges in for the finish! Crosby unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Vernon sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 115     
Date:   Dec 28, 2017
#R1#
Crosby slips a straight right by Roland.
Crosby tests Roland's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Terry Roland has been cut.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Crosby clinches.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Roland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crosby 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.
Roland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Roland.
Roland has Crosby pressed against the cage.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Roland tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Roland back against the cage.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolands head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roland working aggressively here.
Crosby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crosby tries a body shot but Roland blocks it.
Crosby lands a shot to the body.
Roland looks winded!#T1#
Roland prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
A hook to the body from Crosby.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Roland is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Roland is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby digs a right hand into Roland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roland's gas tank.
Crosby unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roland! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crosby is unloading with more strikes now! Roland drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: CEFC 267     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Crosby. #KD#
Crosby drops Stonie with a beautiful combination! Stonie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Stonie is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Matt Stonie has been cut.
Crosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Stonie is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Stonie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crosby.
Stonie seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Crosby takes the fight into the clinch.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crosby 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.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Stonie looks winded!
Stonie stalling in the clinch but Crosby improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.#T1#
Stonie takes a shot to the head.
Crosby pushes Stonie against the cage and as Stonie bounces back, Crosby cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Crosby follows up with more strikes but Stonie was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: CEFC 264     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Kraulins shoots for a takedown but Crosby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crosby clobbers Kraulins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Viesturs Kraulins has been cut.
Kraulins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kraulins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Crosby has Kraulins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraulins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crosby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby pushes Kraulins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Kraulins is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Crosby - that landed with a thud.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Kraulins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kraulins with a big uppercut! Kraulins tries to clinch up but Crosby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kraulins to the mat! Kraulins covers up and Crosby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: CEFC 260     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Buckholtz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckholtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crosby as he jumps to the side.
Crosby feinted with a counter takedown.
Buckholtz's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Buckholtz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crosby keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckholtz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckholtz doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Crosby does no damage.
Crosby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crosby catches Buckholtz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch.
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
Crosby lands a body punch.
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!
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Buckholtz looks winded!
Buckholtz fails to pull guard.
Dany Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Buckholtz.
A short body shot lands from Crosby as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckholtz backwards.
A short right from Crosby on the inside.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckholtzs head.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Buckholtz takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Crosby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Buckholtz is rocked!
Crosby is working Buckholtz over against the cage.
Buckholtz is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buckholtz seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckholtz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby 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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Crosby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Buckholtz with a big uppercut! Buckholtz tries to clinch up but Crosby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Buckholtz to the mat! Buckholtz covers up and Crosby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dany Crosby!
Armando Buckholtz spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw, beans.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 111     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Rockwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockwell slips a jab and a cross from Crosby.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rockwell scores with a nice right hand.
Rockwell misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Crosby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Crosby knows he should have avoided that one.
Crosby throws a jab when Rockwell was well out of range.
Crosby's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crosby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rockwell looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rockwell.
Rockwell looks to land a right hand but Crosby moved out of range.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell.
A combination from Crosby does no damage. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crosby has knocked Rockwell down with a huge combo! Crosby steps away and waves a wobbly Rockwell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like John Rockwell has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby throws a nice looking combination but Rockwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockwell circles away.
Crosby lands a big right hook! Rockwell looks hurt but is still standing! Crosby lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Rockwell falls down and Crosby dives in with a huge hammer fist! Rockwell's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Crosby runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 109     
Date:   Sep 07, 2017
#R1#
Malenczuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crosby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crosby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Damian Malenczuk has been cut.
Crosby misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Crosby drops Malenczuk with a beautiful combination! Malenczuk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crosby is looking for the KO!
Malenczuk walks straight into a right hand from Crosby - that's dropped him! Crosby jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Malenczuk from any more punishment! Malenczuk complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dany Crosby!
The defeated Damian Malenczuk had this to say: 'I will get you next time !!! '.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 108     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umberto Picciluna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picciluna.
Picciluna lands a two punch combo.
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picciluna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picciluna misses with a combination #TD2#
and Crosby counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picciluna!
Picciluna is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picciluna regains half guard.
Picciluna is refusing to be controlled, as Crosby sits in half guard.
Picciluna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Picciluna.
Crosby wants to control from the top but Picciluna keeps moving. #T1#
Picciluna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crosby manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Crosby trying to keep a closed guard but Picciluna is proving a slippery customer.
Picciluna slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picciluna works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crosby wants to hold on but Picciluna pushes him away.
Picciluna in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Picciluna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Picciluna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Picciluna 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.
Picciluna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Picciluna postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Crosby looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Crosby is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Picciluna! That's really hurt Crosby and he's turned his back - Picciluna keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Picciluna jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Picciluna!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Crosby with the counter takedown but Howard avoids it easily.#KD2#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Howard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Howard looks OK. Crosby waves Howard back to his feet!#ROC2#
Howard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tory Howard has been cut.
Crosby batters Howard with a massive right followed by a huge left! Howard is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Crosby lands a final crushing right hand to drop Howard to the mat with a gruesome thud! Crosby is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1#
Crosby lands with a right that hurts Reyes. Reyes looks to clinch but Crosby throws a short knee that drops Reyes. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Dany Crosby!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 21, 2017
#R1#
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
Crosby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crosby cracks Phelps with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Phelps falls to his knees and Crosby doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!

 

 
 
 
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