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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Armstrong has closed the distance and engaged Cowboy in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cowboy decides to pull guard. #SU#
Armstrong stands and steps away. Cowboy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Cowboy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong keeping hold of Cowboy's head, controlling as best he can.
Cowboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Cowboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cowboy is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cowboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cowboy won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
Armstrong trying to control the position here.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Armstrong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cowboy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cowboy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong won't allow Cowboy to sweep him here.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Armstrong stands up and waves to Cowboy to follow him. #TD2#
Cowboy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cowboy lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position here.
Cowboy looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Cowboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Armstrong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cowboy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armstrong throws a quick counter head kick but Cowboy was just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowboy wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Armstrong'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##TD2#
Cowboy shoots in and gets a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cowboy prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Cowboy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cowboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cowboy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cowboy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cowboy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Armstrong looking to control.
Cocaine Cowboy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Cowboy from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cowboy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Cowboy and move into the clinch.
Armstrong looks for the body kick but Cowboy saw that one coming.
Cowboy misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Cowboy moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armstrong enables Cowboy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armstrong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Armstrong wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Cowboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Cowboy is controlling him.
Armstrong effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Cowboy gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cowboy prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cowboy is looking to stand up but Armstrong won't let him.
Cowboy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Armstrong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Cowboy gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.#ES#
Armstrong pushes Cowboy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowboy. #TD2#
Cowboy dives in and scores a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cowboy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Cowboy is defending against the submission attempts here by Armstrong.
#SU#
Armstrong stands up and beckons Cowboy to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cowboy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Cowboy drags him back down.
Armstrong struggling a bit here.
Armstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong won't allow Cowboy to pass to mount.
Armstrong trying to control here.
#T1#
Cowboy wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cowboy.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Cowboy sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cowboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.#TD2#
Cowboy drives through with a takedown into Armstrong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Cowboy from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Armstrong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cowboy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Armstrong has tightened it up now! Cowboy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cedric Armstrong!
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Event:
Torcida 6 - Humperding Vs Laws
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Draven misses with a series of wild punches.
Cowboy is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Draven drives through and clinches with Cowboy against the cage.
Draven working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cowboy as Draven tries to tie him up.
Draven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Draven can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cowboy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Draven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Draven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cowboy is trying to drag Draven to the mat but Draven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Draven stalls.
Draven's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Draven receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Draven digs a right hand into Cowboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cowboy's gas tank.
Draven stalling the fight.
Cowboy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Draven smiles and moves away.
Good exchange - Draven coming out on top.#T2#
Draven connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cowboy.
Cowboy is breathing heavily.
Draven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cowboy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Draven has closed the distance and engaged Cowboy in a clinch.
#TD#
Cowboy has picked Draven up - he's going for a ride! Cowboy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Draven kicks off Cowboy and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven tries to bum rush Cowboy with a series of wild strikes but Cowboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draven connects with a right hand. Cowboy shakes it off.#CL2#
Draven clinches up with Cowboy and pushes him back against the cage.
Draven misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Cowboy has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Draven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Draven tries to circle away but Cowboy has him pinned against the cage.
Draven is trying to break free.
Cowboy is trying to maintain a safe position but Draven gets an underhook and turns Cowboy into the cage.
Draven has had enough of the clinch but Cowboy keeps him there for the moment.
Draven just leaning against Cowboy, taking a breather.
Cowboy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Draven's face.
Cowboy jumps guard but Draven turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Draven is pressed up against the cage. Cowboy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draven down to the mat. Draven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xander Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Draven has closed the distance and engaged Cowboy in a clinch.
Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowboy has him pressed against the cage.
Draven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cowboy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Draven has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cowboy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Draven lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Draven.
Cowboy moves out of range of the leg kick from Draven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Draven 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##CL2#
Draven pushes Cowboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowboy backwards.
Draven tries to break free but Cowboy pushes him back against the cage.
Draven wants to get back to striking at distance but Cowboy won't allow it.
#TD2#
Draven pulls guard successfully.
Cowboy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven pulls Cowboy in close to his closed guard and prevents Cowboy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Draven looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Cowboy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cowboy won't allow Draven to sweep him here.
Cowboy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draven.#CL2#
Draven drives through and clinches with Cowboy against the cage.
Draven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Draven wants to stall.
#T2#
Cowboy trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Draven on the inside. #TD#
Cowboy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Cowboy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Draven escapes and throws Cowboy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Draven decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cowboy to his feet. #CL2#
Draven gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Cowboy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Draven just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Draven forces Cowboy back against the cage and clinches.
Draven throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Draven gets underhooks to prevent Cowboy's takedown attempt.
Cowboy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draven's efforts to push away.
Cowboy is trying to pull guard but Draven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowboy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Draven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Draven.
Draven just leaning against Cowboy, taking a breather. #BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xander Draven seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Draven lands with a straight right. Cowboy didn't see that one coming.
Cowboy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Draven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Draven works over Cowboy's head and body with a nice combination.
Draven moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven shoots in for a double leg but Cowboy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draven misses with a two punch combination.
Draven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Cowboy with that takedown attempt.
Draven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Draven 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#
Cowboy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Cowboy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Draven.
Draven wants to break free but Cowboy has control.
Cowboy is looking for a takedown.
Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowboy has him pressed against the cage.
Draven is working Cowboy over against the cage.
Draven controlling the action here for a moment.
Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cowboy has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cowboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cowboy.
Cocaine Cowboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Draven throws a push kick but Cowboy slaps the foot to one side.
Draven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Draven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cowboy doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cowboy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Draven walks away with a smile on his face. Cowboy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven scores with a one two! Cowboy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Draven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Draven tries to bum rush Cowboy with a series of wild strikes but Cowboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draven throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Cowboy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven manages to get back to half guard.#T2##ES2#
Draven has one foot on Cowboy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Draven 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.
Draven scores with a nice right hand.
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Draven.#CL#
Cowboy moves into the clinch.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Cowboy has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Draven just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cowboy's brow.
Draven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Cowboy has him pressed against the cage.
Cowboy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven stalling in the clinch but Cowboy improves position. #TD#
Cowboy lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Draven manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Xander Draven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Draven.
Cowboy is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cowboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Draven tries to circle away but Cowboy has him pinned against the cage.
Cowboy jumps guard but Draven stands there with Cowboy around his waist. Cowboy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Draven wants to break free but Cowboy has control.
Cowboy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Draven to keep the fight standing.
Draven tries to break the clinch but Cowboy is controlling the position. #T4#
Draven leaning against his opponent.
Draven avoiding damage.
Draven stalling.
Draven continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draven lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Draven gets a clinch.
Draven working hard to break the clinch.
Draven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cowboy.
Cocaine Cowboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draven 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Draven!
Xander Draven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Crocker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Cowboy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crocker is fending him off so far but Cowboy persists. Nope, Crocker circles away and we're back to standing.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crocker throws a low kick, looking for Cowboy's leg but Cowboy calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Crocker. No joy for Cowboy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowboy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crocker pinned against the cage. Crocker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crocker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowboy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Crocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crocker.
Cowboy scores with a head kick. Crocker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Cowboy. #T1#
Cowboy avoids the body shot from Crocker.
A telegraphed right hand from Crocker misses the target.
Crocker misses with a low kick.
Crocker wants to clinch up but Cowboy keeps it at a distance.
Crocker tries to clinch but Cowboy moves out of range.
Cowboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crocker.
Crocker tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Cowboy.
Crocker throws a body punch but Cowboy moves out of range.
Cowboy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Crocker dives in and scores a takedown into Cowboy's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cowboy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cowboy trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Crocker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cowboy trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom.
Cowboy postures up in Crocker's guard and throws a big left but Crocker blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cowboy won't allow Crocker to sweep him here.
Cowboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crocker on the ground.
Crocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cowboy.
Crocker trying to control the position.
#T3#
Crocker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cowboy trying to control but Crocker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cowboy takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cowboy. Crocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crocker leaves Cowboy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cowboy throws a right and a left that Crocker avoids nicely.
Crocker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Crocker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cowboy has time to react.
Barry Crocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowboy walks into a stiff left hand from Crocker.
Crocker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crocker shoots in but Cowboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crocker.#TD#
Cowboy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crocker was covering up waiting for the punch and Cowboy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crocker trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Crocker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowboy manages to avoid it.
Crocker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cowboy counters with a nice body shot.
Cowboy darts in looking for a takedown but Crocker gets double underhooks and turns Cowboy into the cage.
Crocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crocker misses with a body kick.
Crocker misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Crocker there.
Cowboy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker swings for the body but Cowboy moves out of range.
Crocker shoots for a double leg takedown but Cowboy sprawls well. He's pushed Crocker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cowboy feinted with a counter takedown.
Crocker scores with a punch to the head.
Crocker tries to bum rush Cowboy with a series of wild strikes but Cowboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cowboy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Cowboy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crocker throws an elbow but it misses.
Cowboy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crocker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cowboy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crocker is trying to defend but Cowboy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Cowboy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Cowboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crocker defending well though.
Crocker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cowboy manages to pass to mount!
Cowboy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crocker tries to hold on but Cowboy pushes him away.
Cowboy wants to control but instead Crocker manages to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Cowboy there. #T3#
Cowboy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crocker's head.
Cowboy drops an elbow to the side of Crocker's head.
Crocker manages to get to full guard.
Cowboy wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
Crocker is pulling down on Cowboy's head to control his posture.
Cowboy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crocker wants to sweep here but Cowboy controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crocker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cocaine Cowboy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crocker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crocker moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Crocker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cowboy tries to clinch up but Crocker circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Cowboy with that takedown attempt.
Crocker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cowboy looks for the body kick but Crocker saw that one coming.
Crocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cowboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine Cowboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Crocker misses.
Crocker lands a jab.
Crocker throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cowboy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cowboy wants to pass to mount but Crocker is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Crocker keeping hold of Cowboy's head, controlling as best he can.
Crocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crocker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crocker looking to control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Crocker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cowboy passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Cowboy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crocker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cowboy.
Crocker is looking for a sweep. Cowboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cowboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crocker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowboy wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crocker looking for a guillotine here but Cowboy defends easily.
Cowboy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cowboy stopping the sweep attempt from Crocker.
Cowboy wanted to stand there but Crocker had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cowboy throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crocker lands an overhand right.
Crocker stuffs the takedown.
Barry Crocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowboy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Crocker misses.
Barry Crocker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cowboy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cocaine Cowboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Crocker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cowboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Crocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crocker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Crocker!
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