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Event:
VFC 2-Sobchak v Volkov
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cromwell thinks about the counter body kick.
Cromwell throws a head kick that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Cromwell throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Johnson lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Cromwell goes down! The ref sends Johnson to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Cromwell is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Cromwell is rocked!
Cromwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Cromwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cromwell slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Cromwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson cracks Cromwell with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Cromwell is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Cromwell is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Cromwell could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Johnson!
An out of breath Riley Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
VFC 1-Cheese v Urine
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Tchestov scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas Cromwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchestov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tchestov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cromwell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tchestov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tchestov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tchestov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cromwell misses with a two punch combination.
Tchestov throws a sloppy head kick and Cromwell moves out of range easily.
Tchestov throws a head kick that misses.
Cromwell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tchestov moves forwards but Cromwell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Tchestov throws out a head kick that Cromwell doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Cromwell crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Cromwell's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#
Cromwell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Cromwell has been cut.
Cromwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cromwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Cromwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tchestov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Cromwell.
Cromwell leaves his chin hanging out and Tchestov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cromwell crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giennadiy Tchestov!
A victorious Giennadiy Tchestov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 12
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Cromwell lands a really nice looking cross but Arcane seems unphased.
#TD#
Arcane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cromwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Arcane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cromwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arcane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Arcane's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcane misses with the ground and pound.
Arcane in side control, throwing shots but Cromwell defends.
Arcane working the ground and pound.
Cromwell is not content to let Arcane control the position.
Cromwell regains half guard.
Arcane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Cromwell taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Arcane.
Cromwell is trying to escape the mount.
Arcane looking to finish Cromwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cromwell!
Cromwell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cromwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arcane looking to finish with strikes here!
Arcane misses with a head shot.
Arcane landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Cromwell is rocked!
Arcane looking to ground and pound but Cromwell is blocking nicely. #T2#
Cromwell is bucking up trying to escape but Arcane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cromwell is still in real trouble! Can Arcane finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cromwell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Arcane's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
A very excited looking Johnny Arcane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cromwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cromwell.
Cromwell throws a hook to the side of Roger's head but Roger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roger 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.
Roger throws a hook but Cromwell avoids it easily.
Cromwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roger dips to his left and cracks Cromwell with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Roger.
No joy there for Cromwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roger lands with a right hand.
Cromwell tries to bum rush Roger with a series of wild strikes but Roger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cromwell lands a jab to the head.
Cromwell throws a wild body kick that Roger sees coming a mile off.
Roger throws an overhand right that lands on Cromwell's shoulder, as Cromwell tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cromwell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cromwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cromwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roger misses with a wild combination.
Cromwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cromwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cromwell scores with the left hand. Roger knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Roger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cromwell.
Roger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roger misses the shot to the body.
Cromwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cromwell staying out of range there.
Cromwell looks to land a right hand but Roger moved out of range.
Cromwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cromwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cromwell.
Cromwell throws a head kick that misses.
Roger lands with a cross.
Roger tries to move into range but Cromwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cromwell's calf.
Cromwell misses with a low kick.
A big left from Roger misses.
Roger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cromwell digs a good hook to Roger's body.
Roger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cromwell can pounce on him.
Roger 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.
Roger misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Cromwell misses with a head kick.
Roger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cromwell.
Cromwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Cromwell is rocked!
Roger lands a head shot.
Oh Cromwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cromwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Cromwell misses with a two punch combination.
Cromwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Cromwell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roger lands with a cross.
Cromwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cromwell throws a big shot that misses.
Cromwell lands a leg kick that knocks Roger off balance momentarily.
Cromwell throws a sloppy head kick and Roger moves out of range easily.
Cromwell throws a head kick that misses.
Cromwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Roger closes the distance and pushes Cromwell back into the cage.
Roger lands with a short shot to the head.
Cromwell working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Roger throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Roger manages to break the clinch.
Roger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cromwell's head backwards.#CL2#
Roger takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Roger breaks from the clinch.
Roger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Cromwell misses.
Cromwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cromwell ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
A combination from Roger does no damage.
A punch combination from Cromwell misses.
Cromwell is looking to score with low kicks.
Cromwell slips a jab from Roger.#CL2#
Roger closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Roger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cromwell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cromwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cromwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Cromwell slips a straight right by Roger.
Cromwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cromwell punishes Roger's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Cromwell.#CL2#
Roger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cromwell can't break the clinch.
Cromwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roger avoids it.
Cromwell tries to break free but Roger pushes him back against the cage.
Roger scores with a shoulder strike.
Roger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cromwell wants to break free but Roger has control.
Roger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cromwell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cromwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Roger has double underhooks.
Roger lands a big right hand that drops Cromwell! The killer instinct kicks in and Roger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Roger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Roger!
Dean Roger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 7
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cromwell throws a head kick but Supertramp moves out of range.
Supertramp looks to throw the jab but Cromwell is out of range.
Cromwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supertramp with the counter takedown but Cromwell avoids it easily.
Cromwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Supertramp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cromwell misses with a looping right.
Supertramp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supertramp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cromwell.
Supertramp misses with an uppercut. Cromwell saw that one coming.
Cromwell misses with an uppercut. Supertramp saw that one coming.
Supertramp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cromwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cromwell throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
And Supertramp tries to counter it with a takedown but Cromwell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cromwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Supertramp.
Supertramp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cromwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supertramp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cromwell lunges at Supertramp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Supertramp's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cromwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Supertramp fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Supertramp closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cromwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Supertramp is just out of range.
Cromwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supertramp.
Cromwell ducks under a wild hook from Supertramp.
A punch combination from Cromwell misses.
Supertramp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Supertramp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cromwell.
A slow jab from Supertramp misses its intended target.
Cromwell throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
Supertramp tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Supertramp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cromwell walks into a left hand.
Cromwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cromwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Supertramp.
A clash of legs there as Supertramp blocks the low kick.
Cromwell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Supertramp avoids the body shot from Cromwell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Supertramp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2##TD2#
Supertramp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Supertramp lands an elbow.
Supertramp in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Supertramp's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Supertramp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Cromwell taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cromwell trying to remain calm as Supertramp controls from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Supertramp working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Supertramp scoring with punches from side control.
Cromwell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Supertramp.
Cromwell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Supertramp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supertramp happy to just control the position for now.
Cromwell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Supertramp looks up at the clock and then as Cromwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Supertramp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Supertramp throws an elbow but Cromwell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Supertramp staying calm.
Supertramp cracks Cromwell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Supertramp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Supertramp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cromwell is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Supertramp goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cromwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Supertramp but great work by Cromwell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Supertramp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cromwell throws a head kick but Supertramp moves out of range.
Cromwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Supertramp.
Cromwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supertramp misses with a few strikes there.
Cromwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Supertramp misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cromwell misses with a straight left.
Supertramp lands a nice shot to the body.
Cromwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supertramp moves away.
Cromwell lands with a right hand.
Cromwell throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
Cromwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Supertramp misses with a double jab.
Supertramp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cromwell.
Supertramp thuds his right hand into Cromwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cromwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cromwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cromwell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Supertramp avoids the head kick by Cromwell.
Supertramp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cromwell defends it well.
Supertramp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supertramp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cromwell.
Supertramp fails to land with a series of punches.
Cromwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Supertramp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cromwell manages to avoid it.
Cromwell throws a body punch but Supertramp moves out of range.
Cromwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cromwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Cromwell takes one to the side of the head.
Supertramp lands with a shot to the body.
Cromwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supertramp at a distance.
Cromwell misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Supertramp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cromwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cromwell tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supertramp prevents Cromwell from getting back to his feet.
Cromwell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Supertramp dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supertramp landing strikes. #T2#
Cromwell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Supertramp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Supertramp in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Supertramp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Supertramp's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cromwell wants to get back to his feet but Supertramp drags him back down.#T3#
Supertramp grinds an elbow into Cromwell's temple.
Supertramp advances nicely into full mount.
Supertramp lands a couple of good shots and Cromwell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Supertramp biding his time, looking for the opening.
Supertramp scores with strikes from the back.
#ROC2#
Cromwell is rocked!
Supertramp biding his time, looking for the opening.
Supertramp lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Supertramp is cranking Cromwell's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cromwell! He's tightened the choke and Cromwell is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Supertramp!
A very excited looking Alexander Supertramp 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.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Farmery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cromwell's guard.
Farmery sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farmery passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Farmery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Farmery is working for a kimura but Cromwell is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Farmery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Farmery seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cromwell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Philip Farmery!
A very excited looking Philip Farmery rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
UFC 3-Devil's Night
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cromwell gets tackled into the cage by Liaw. Liaw maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Liaw manages to break the clinch.
Cromwell throws a head kick but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cromwell connects with a looping right hand.
Liaw throws a head kick but Cromwell moves out of range.
Cromwell throws a sloppy head kick and Liaw moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Liaw gets a clinch.
Cromwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liaw keeps control of Cromwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liaw has Cromwell pressed against the cage, preventing Cromwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liaw tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cromwell swivels and escapes.
Cromwell lands a jab to Liaw's midsection.
Cromwell 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.
Cromwell looks to land a body kick but Liaw moved away.
Cromwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liaw moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cromwell.#T1#
Liaw slips under a jab from Cromwell.
Liaw shoots in but Cromwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Cromwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weimin Liaw.
Cromwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cromwell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Liaw counters by moving into the clinch.
Cromwell is trying to break the clinch but Liaw is controlling him.
Liaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cromwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cromwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liaw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Liaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cromwell's efforts to push away.#T2#
Cromwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cromwell working hard to break the clinch.
Liaw blocking some punches.
Liaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cromwell after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Liaw pulls guard successfully.
Liaw trying to keep a closed guard but Cromwell is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Liaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cromwell defends well.
Liaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Cromwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cromwell is fighting to break Liaw's control of his arms but Liaw is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Liaw is trying to keep Cromwell in close.
Liaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cromwell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cromwell controls Liaw momentarily but Liaw frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liaw stopping the sweep attempt from Cromwell.
Cromwell being controlled here, momentarily.
Liaw postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cromwell misses with a hook. Liaw ducked under it nicely.
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 Thomas Cromwell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Liaw forces Cromwell back against the cage and clinches.
Cromwell is trying to break free.#TD2#
Liaw decides to pull guard.
Liaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Liaw working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liaw controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cromwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liaw on the ground.
Cromwell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liaw's guard.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cromwell swivels and escapes.
Liaw staying out of range there.
Cromwell leaves Liaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cromwell avoids the head kick by Liaw.
Cromwell tries to bum rush Liaw with a series of wild strikes but Liaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liaw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A left lands for Cromwell.
Thomas Cromwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cromwell, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Liaw clinches up with Cromwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Liaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cromwell after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas Cromwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weimin Liaw.#T2#
Cromwell is trying to break the clinch but Liaw has him pressed against the cage.
Liaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cromwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cromwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Cromwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Cromwell misses.
Thomas Cromwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liaw has a takedown stuffed.
Liaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cromwell pinned against the cage. Cromwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liaw is breathing heavily.
A big left from Cromwell misses.
Cromwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liaw misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Cromwell - just one landing.
Cromwell feints and then cracks Liaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liaw down.
Cromwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Cromwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Cromwell scores with a four punch combination!
Cromwell tries to bum rush Liaw with a series of wild strikes but Liaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cromwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Cromwell. No joy for Liaw on that attempt.
Cromwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cromwell throws a shot from downtown. Liaw moves away and avoids it.
Cromwell scores with a head kick. Liaw tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cromwell swivels and escapes.
Cromwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A shot to the liver by Cromwell. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas Cromwell is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Cromwell lands but Liaw takes it in his stride.
Cromwell swinging wildly here.
Cromwell throws a wild body kick that Liaw sees coming a mile off.
Cromwell swings for the body but Liaw moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Cromwell throws a head kick but Liaw moves out of range.
Cromwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Liaw has managed to clinch.
Cromwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Liaw breaks from the clinch.
Cromwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Cromwell sprawls well. He's pushed Liaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cromwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cromwell with a nice cross.
Cromwell missing with a left hand there. Liaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cromwell throws a series of punches but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Cromwell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Cromwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas Cromwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Liaw drives through and clinches with Cromwell against the cage.
Cromwell avoiding damage as Liaw throws knees to the body.
Liaw has Cromwell pressed against the cage, preventing Cromwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cromwell has had enough of the clinch but Liaw keeps him there for the moment.
Cromwell is pressed up against the cage. Liaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cromwell down to the mat. Cromwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cromwell takes a swing at Liaw's ribcage but misses.
Cromwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liaw tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Liaw pushes Cromwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Cromwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Liaw won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cromwell is trying to break the clinch but Liaw is controlling him.
Liaw jumps guard but Cromwell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cromwell has had enough of the clinch but Liaw keeps him there for the moment.
Cromwell tries to circle away but Liaw has him pinned against the cage.
Liaw stalling.
#T1#
Liaw keeps control of Cromwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cromwell tries to break free but Liaw pushes him back against the cage.
Cromwell has had enough of the clinch but Liaw keeps him there for the moment.
Cromwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liaw avoiding damage.
Cromwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liaw is defending well for now.#TD2#
Liaw pulls guard.
Liaw is trying to keep Cromwell in close.
#SUB2#
Liaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liaw trying to control the position.
Thomas Cromwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cromwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liaw 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.
Liaw has his hands on Cromwell's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Cromwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liaw manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Liaw scores with a four punch combination!
Cromwell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cromwell takes a swing at Liaw's ribcage but misses.
Liaw shoots in but Cromwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Cromwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weimin Liaw.
Cromwell misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Cromwell.
Cromwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liaw can do to turn this around?
Cromwell throws a head kick but Liaw moves out of range.
Cromwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cromwell misses with a jab to the body
and Liaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cromwell throws a head kick but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cromwell.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liaw has his takedown stuffed
and Cromwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Liaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cromwell throws a head kick but Liaw moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cromwell.
Cromwell misses with a hook. Liaw ducked under it nicely.
Liaw shoots in but Cromwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cromwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cromwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cromwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liaw counters with a left to the body.
Liaw blocks a head kick by Cromwell.
Liaw blocks a head kick by Cromwell.
Weimin Liaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liaw scores with a jab to the body.
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 Thomas Cromwell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cromwell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Thomas Cromwell!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Thomas Cromwell!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Thomas Cromwell!
Thomas Cromwell wins by unanimous decision!
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