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Event:
Betrayal by the Beach
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hackleton as Violence shoots in.
Hackleton feints the counter takedown.
Violence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hackleton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hackleton wants to counter the offense by Violence and move into the clinch position.
Hackleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hackleton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Violence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Violence shoots for a takedown but Hackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Violence.
Hackleton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.
Hackleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackleton's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackleton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackleton looks to land a right hand but Violence moved out of range.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hackleton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackleton looks to land a right hand but Violence moved out of range.#TD2#
Violence gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hackleton throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hackleton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hackleton chips away with some ground and pound.
Violence looking for a sweep. Not yet Violence, not yet.
Hackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hackleton with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence looking to control.
Hackleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hackleton postures up in Violence's guard and throws a big left but Violence blocks it.
Hackleton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Violence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackleton content to stall in guard here.
Hackleton preventing the sweep. #T3#
Violence trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackleton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Violence tries for a takedown but Hackleton circles away easily#TD2#
and Hackleton counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Violence's face as Hackleton controls the position.
Violence tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Violence can't do much from the bottom here.
Hackleton landing strikes.
Violence is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hackleton connects with a decent elbow.
Hackleton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Violence will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Violence struggling a bit here.#T4#
Hackleton controlling from side mount.
Hackleton is working Violence over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hackleton in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Violence has been cut.
Hackleton slows the pace down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Violence tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackleton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Hackleton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hackleton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Violence with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Hackleton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hackleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Violence 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.
Hackleton is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Violence wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Violence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Violence has momentary wrist control but Hackleton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hackleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hackleton is working Violence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Violence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hackleton working some strikes from top position.
Hackleton working some strikes from top position.
Hackleton works over Violence with some ground and pound from guard.
Hackleton throwing strikes from guard but Violence blocks nicely.
Hackleton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Hackleton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Violence's head.
Hackleton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hackleton throws a strike but Violence rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Violence trying to control but Hackleton is working from the bottom.
Hackleton is pulling down on Violence's head. It's preventing any offense from Violence, at least for the moment.
Violence seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Hackleton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Violence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Violence wants to control from the top but Hackleton keeps moving. #SUB#
Violence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hackleton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Violence defends it easily.
Hackleton keeping moving, preventing Violence from controlling successfully.
Hackleton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Violence's guard. #REVB#
Hackleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Violence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hackleton throwing strikes from guard but Violence blocks nicely.
Violence looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hackleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hackleton is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Violence tries to sprawl but Hackleton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hackleton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hackleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hackleton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hackleton working the head and body with strikes.
Violence wants to get back to full guard.
Hackleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackleton is continuing to stall.
Hackleton is nestled in close to Violence, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Hackleton is taking a breather. Violence says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hackleton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Violence wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hackleton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hackleton is thwarting Violence's attempts to control the position.
Frank Hackleton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hackleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hackleton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Violence sees it coming and defends easily.
Hackleton not doing much here.
Victor Violence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Hackleton there.
Hackleton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hackleton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Hackleton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Violence shoots for a takedown but Hackleton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hackleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hackleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Violence is defended easily by Hackleton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Violence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hackleton keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackleton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hackleton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Violence.
Violence misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Hackleton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Violence is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hackleton rolls with it to try and escape but Violence cranks on the arm and Hackleton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Violence!
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Event:
Battle Royale at the Beach
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Trujilo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Violence. #CL#
Trujilo closes the distance and clinches.
Trujilo tries a knee to the head but Violence blocks it.
Violence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trujilo walks away with a smile on his face. Violence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trujilo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trujilo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trujilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Violence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trujilo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Violence shoots in looking for a takedown but Trujilo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Violence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abel Trujilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Violence.#TD2#
Violence shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trujilo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trujilo pulls Violence in to control the position.
Violence wants to control from the top but Trujilo keeps moving.
Violence looking to pass the 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!
Violence wants to control from the top but Trujilo keeps moving. #T1#
Violence looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Violence drops back looking for a leg! Trujilo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trujilo manages to kick Violence off! Violence jumps back into Trujilo's guard.
Violence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Violence controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Violence drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trujilo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Violence has Trujilo in his guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trujilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Violence is keeping the position for now.
Trujilo trying to control but Violence is working from the bottom.
Trujilo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Violence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Violence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trujilo's guard. #REVB##T3#
Violence not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Violence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Violence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Violence being controlled here momentarily.
We've been informed that Violence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Violence stops Trujilo from standing up.
Violence wants to control from the top but Trujilo keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trujilo is trying to control the position but Violence postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trujilo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Violence shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trujilo is trying to defend but Violence finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Violence is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Violence seems to be working for a kimura but Trujilo defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Violence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trujilo keeps working.
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 Abel Trujilo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Trujilo gets caught napping as Violence dives in and scores a takedown. Trujilo manages to retain guard.
Violence slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Violence's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trujilo keeping moving, preventing Violence from controlling successfully.
Trujilo lands a decent punch to the body there.
Trujilo is trying to control the position but Violence postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujilo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Violence is controlling him.
Violence trying to control but Trujilo is working from the bottom.
Victor Violence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Violence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujilo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abel Trujilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Trujilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Violence closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trujilo circles away.
Trujilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujilo wants it to stay on the feet.
Abel Trujilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Violence.
Trujilo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Trujilo gets a clinch.
Trujilo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Violence is breathing heavily.
Trujilo tries to work over Violence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Trujilo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trujilo misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Trujilo. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Violence has been cut.
Trujilo trying to land knees to the body.
Violence is trying to pull guard but Trujilo has him pressed against the cage.
Trujilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Violence blocks an elbow strike.
Trujilo scores with a shoulder strike.
Trujilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Violence managing to block the knees to the body from Trujilo.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujilo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trujilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Violence jumps guard but Trujilo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Violence.
Violence tries to throw a body punch but Trujilo avoids it by throwing Violence back against the cage.
Trujilo is working Violence over against the cage.
Trujilo missing with knees to the body.
Trujilo struggles to land a body shot inside as Violence controls his hands.
Violence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trujilo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trujilo tries a body shot but Violence blocks it.
Trujilo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Violence gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Violence controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Violence is working for a kimura but Trujilo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Violence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Violence wants to work for an arm triangle but Trujilo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trujilo desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Violence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trujilo defends it well.
Violence trying to control from half guard but Trujilo is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Violence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujilo sees it coming and defends easily.
Trujilo wants to control but Violence is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Violence is looking for a kimura but Trujilo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Violence to get the leverage.
Trujilo trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Violence wants to pass the guard but Trujilo is defending well. #SUB2#
Violence is trying to work for a kimura but Trujilo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Trujilo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trujilo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trujilo throws out a powerful jab.
Violence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trujilo defends it nicely.
Trujilo lands with a nice body punch.
Trujilo misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Violence counters with a takedown into side control.
Violence trying to control the position but Trujilo is working away. #SUB2#
Violence tries for a kimura but Trujilo is defending well. #SUB2#
Violence is trying to get an arm triangle but Trujilo is defending well. #T1#
Violence trying to control the action but Trujilo is working from the bottom.
Trujilo struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Violence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trujilo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Violence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trujilo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Violence tries to move to mount but Trujilo blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Violence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Victor Violence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Violence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Violence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Violence goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trujilo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Violence but great work by Trujilo.#T3##SU#
Trujilo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Trujilo misses with a looping left.
Violence changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trujilo tries to avoid it but Violence manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trujilo to the ground. Trujilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trujilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Violence can do to turn this around?
Violence shoots for a double leg takedown but Trujilo sprawls well. He's pushed Violence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trujilo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abel Trujilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Violence.
Violence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trujilo scores with a one two! Violence had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Victor Violence's cut even more.
Trujilo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trujilo throws a shot to the body.
Trujilo fakes the leg kick and cracks Violence in the body.
Trujilo throws a right hand that Violence ducks under and follows up with a left that Violence also avoids with ease.
Abel Trujilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Violence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trujilo defends it nicely.
Trujilo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Trujilo drives through and clinches with Violence against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujilo misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Trujilo struggles to land a body shot inside as Violence controls his hands.
Trujilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Violence leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Violence has hold of one of Trujilo's legs. Trujilo is fighting the takedown attempt but Violence gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Trujilo kicks Violence off and gets to his feet.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abel Trujilo is winning the standup battle so far.
Trujilo throws a series of punches but Violence moves out of range.
Violence with the counter takedown but Trujilo avoids it easily.
Trujilo thuds his shin into the meat of Violence's side.
Trujilo throws a sloppy head kick and Violence moves out of range easily.
Trujilo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Violence circles away quickly and effectively.
Trujilo lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Violence is defended easily by Trujilo.
Violence looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujilo is just out of range.
Trujilo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trujilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Violence throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Trujilo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trujilo, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Trujilo!
A victorious Abel Trujilo 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:
Big Bash at the Beach
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Sing cracks Violence with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Victor Violence has been cut.#TD2#
Sing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Violence to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Violence advances to half guard.
Sing is refusing to be controlled, as Violence sits in half guard.
Sing is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Violence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Violence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Violence. #SUB2#
Violence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sing has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Violence is just content to waste time from the top position. Sing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Violence trying to control the position from guard on top but Sing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Violence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sing keeping full guard, as Violence tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Violence works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Violence controlling the pace.
Sing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Violence on the ground.
Violence wants to free his trapped foot but Sing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sing is refusing to be controlled, as Violence sits in half guard.
Violence is looking to advance position but Sing won't allow it.
Violence wants to take a breather but Sing is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Violence is trying for a kimura here. Sing looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Violence wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Violence!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Crawford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Violence's hands.
Crawford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crawford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crawford scores with the left hand. Violence knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Crawford. #TD2#
Violence gets a double leg takedown into Crawford's guard.
Violence pushes down on Crawford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Crawford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Violence sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crawford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Violence is working away from the top position though.
Violence tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crawford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Crawford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Violence lands with a punch from half guard.
Violence stalling. #SUB#
Crawford actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Violence stands up from half guard.
Violence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Violence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Violence is trying to break free.#T2#
Violence controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawford jumps guard but Violence stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crawford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Violence forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Violence has been cut.
Violence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Violence successfully pulls guard.
Crawford looking to sit in guard and control but Violence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Violence wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving. #SUB#
Violence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Crawford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Violence escapes and throws Crawford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Crawford tries to improve position but can't.
Crawford struggling a bit here.
Violence wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy.
Crawford tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Violence easily slips into full mount!
Crawford can't escape the position.
Violence throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Violence looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Crawford is squirming around, avoiding Violence's attempts to control the action.
Crawford avoids a series of strikes thrown by Violence.
Violence tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Violence looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crawford wants to hold on but Violence pushes him away.
Violence thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Violence throws some wild stikes that Crawford manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Violence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crawford lands a nice shot that snaps Violence's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Violence does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Violence drives through with a takedown into Crawford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Violence sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Violence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Violence loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Violence controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Violence trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor Violence has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Violence looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crawford is trying to keep Violence in close.
#T1##SUB#
Crawford working for a triangle but Violence defends it easily.
Violence scoring with some ground and pound.
Violence trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Crawford throws his legs up looking for a submission but Violence uses it to pass to side control.
Crawford dodges the ground and pound from Violence.
Violence misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Violence working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Crawford is being controlled here. #T2##SU2#
Violence stands up and beckons Crawford to his feet. #TD2#
Violence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Crawford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Violence escapes and throws Crawford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Violence trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Violence has control of an arm but Crawford manages to advance to Violence's back!
Crawford is not going to allow Violence to sit and survive in this position.
Crawford trying to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Violence is in bad spot here.
Violence breaks Crawford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Violence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crawford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Violence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Violence controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Crawford working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Violence has passed into half guard!
Violence controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Violence seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt.
Violence controlling the action here.
Crawford manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Violence postures up.
Violence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crawford's guard.
Violence controlling the action here.
Crawford trying to control but Violence postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Violence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Violence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Crawford scores with a nice right hand.
Violence slips a jab and a cross from Crawford.
Crawford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Violence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawford's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Violence moves away.
Crawford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Violence back to the cage. Crawford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Violence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Victor Violence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Violence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Violence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crawford misses the jab.#TD2#
Violence looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Violence throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Violence trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Violence content to stall in guard here.
Violence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crawford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Violence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crawford working a defensive guard but Violence passes into half guard.
Crawford is looking to control Violence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawford avoid being mounted?
Violence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford tries to roll over but Violence keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Crawford is defending against the submission attempts here by Violence.
Crawford is looking for a sweep. Violence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lenny Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Crawford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Violence pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Violence maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crawford could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Violence has cracked it and Crawford is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Violence!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Violence!
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