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Event:
Gladius #20
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Cracker misses with a wild body shot.
Cracker swinging wildly here.
As Cracker tries to get set, Holk tries to push him back and clinch up but Cracker manages to avoid the attempt.
Holk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cracker tries to keep at a distance but Holk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cracker wants to break free but Holk has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holk.
Cracker avoiding damage as Holk throws knees to the body.
Holk blocks an uppercut.
Holk tries to throw a body punch but Cracker avoids it by throwing Holk back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cracker fails to land.
Holk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cracker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holk has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cracker.
A head punch on the inside from Holk fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cracker.
Cracker throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Cracker manages to break the clinch.
Holk doesn't manage to clinch there - Cracker circles away.
#T1##CL#
Holk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Holk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cracker is looking to break free of the clinch but Holk has double underhooks.
Cracker has a couple of punches blocked by Holk.
Holk trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cracker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cracker throws a head punch that misses.
Cracker lands with a right to the head.
Holk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holk prevents a body shot from Cracker.
Cracker working aggressively here.
Holk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cracker avoids it.
Holk lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Holk.
Cracker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holk tries to land knees in the clinch but Cracker avoids the damage to the body.
Cracker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cracker breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Holk.#T2#
A slow jab from Cracker misses its intended target.
Holk is looking to counter the offense by Cracker and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cracker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Holk moves into range and clinches up with Cracker.#BC2#
Cracker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Holk has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holk.
Cracker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cracker is defending well for now.
Cracker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cracker blocking some punches.
Holk leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Cracker fails to land.
Holk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cracker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cracker's elbow.
Holk missing with knees to the body.
Holk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cracker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cracker managing to block the knees to the body from Holk.
Holk blocks a body shot from Cracker. #T3#
Cracker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cracker.
Holk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holk lands a good knee to the midsection. Cracker won't want to take too many of those.
Holk blocks a body shot from Cracker.
Holk lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cracker.
Cracker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cracker has a couple of punches blocked by Holk.
Holk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holk misses with some punches.
Cracker tries to break the clinch but Holk is controlling the position.
Holk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cracker is defending well for now.
Cracker tries to work over Holk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holk lands a right hand.
Cracker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Holk prevents Cracker from breaking the clinch.
Holk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cracker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cracker misses with a body punch.
Cracker misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cracker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cracker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holk moves away.
A lazy body kick from Holk
and Holk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holk moves out of range of the strikes.
Cracker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holk ducks right into an uppercut from Cracker.
Cracker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holk.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holk rushes Cracker and presses him up against the cage.
Holk lands with a short shot to the head.
Holk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cracker throws a punch but it's blocked by Holk.
Holk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cheikh Holk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Holk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cracker.
Cracker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cracker throws a hook but Holk avoids it easily.#CL#
Holk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holk blocks an uppercut.
Holk controlling the action here for a moment.
Cracker misses with a punch on the inside.
Holk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cracker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holk lands with a short shot to the head.
Holk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holk prevents a body shot from Cracker.
Cracker throws a punch but it's blocked by Holk.
Cracker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cracker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Cracker is rocked!#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cracker.
Cracker is still on wobbly legs! Can Holk finish him?
Holk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cracker backwards.
Holk blocking some punches.
Cracker seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Cracker breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Holk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cracker swings wildly with an uppercut but Holk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cracker tries to throw a body punch but Holk avoids it by throwing Cracker back against the cage.
Cracker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holk lands a nice shot to the body.
Cracker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cracker.
Holk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheikh Holk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holk lands a right hand.
Holk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Cracker avoiding damage as Holk throws knees to the body.
Holk blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cracker avoids it.
Cracker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cracker up against the cage.
Holk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cracker misses with a punch on the inside.
Holk lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Holk.
Holk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cracker is defending well for now.
Holk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cracker can do to turn this around?
Cracker avoiding damage as Holk throws knees to the body.
Holk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cracker backwards.
Holk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cracker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Holk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Holk.
Holk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cracker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cracker struggles to land a body shot inside as Holk controls his hands.
Cracker tries to throw a body punch but Holk avoids it by throwing Cracker back against the cage.
Holk looking to throw knees to the head but Cracker is blocking nicely.
Cracker has a couple of punches blocked by Holk.
Cracker managing to block the knees to the body from Holk.
Cracker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cracker blocks an uppercut.
Cracker has had enough of the clinch but Holk keeps him there for the moment.
Holk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cracker backwards.
Cracker lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Cracker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cracker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holk defending well as Cracker loads up on a big left hand.
Cracker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cracker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Holk tries to clinch there but Cracker circles away.
Cheikh Holk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cracker scores with a shot to the body.
Holk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Holk forces Cracker back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Holk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cracker can't find room to land a body shot as Holk controls the action.
Holk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cracker.
Cracker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cracker.
Holk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cracker backwards. #BC2#
Cracker breaks the clinch.
Holk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cracker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cracker misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheikh Holk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Holk tries to clinch up.
Holk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cracker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cracker throws the left hand but Holk avoids the punch easily.
Cracker throws a big shot that misses.
Holk throws a hook but Cracker blocks it.
Holk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cracker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cracker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cracker throws a jab but it's blocked by Holk.
Holk wants to clinch but Cracker slips to the side
and Cracker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Cracker misses.
Cracker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cracker throws out a loose jab but Holk uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holk moves to clinch but Cracker breaks away
and Cracker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cracker walks into a straight right hand from Holk.#CL#
Holk has Cracker up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holk. #T1#
Holk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crackers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holk.
Holk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cracker blocks it with crossed arms.
Holk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Holk.
Cracker tries to break the clinch but Holk is controlling the position.
Holk digs a right hand into Cracker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cracker's gas tank.
Holk tries a knee to the head but Cracker blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holk.
Cracker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holk tries to stall but Cracker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holk throws a head punch that misses.
Cracker is trying to break the clinch but Holk is controlling him.
Holk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cracker backwards.
Cracker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holk tries a knee to the head but Cracker blocks it.
Holk scores with a shot to the side of Cracker's head.
Skull Cracker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Holk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cracker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cracker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cracker misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Cracker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cracker throws a jab but it's blocked by Holk.
Cracker swats away the attempt to clinch by Holk.
Cracker throws a big shot that misses.
Holk is looking to counter the offense by Cracker and move into the clinch.
Holk blocks a jab.
Holk doesn't manage to clinch there - Cracker circles away.
Holk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cracker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cracker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Holk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cracker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3##BC2#
Cracker breaks from the clinch.
Cracker takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Holk closes the distance and clinches.
Cracker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cracker.
Cracker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Cracker fails to land.
Holk takes a shot to the head.
Holk blocks an uppercut.
Cracker throws a punch but it's blocked by Holk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holk. #BC2#
Cracker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holk moves away from the strike by Cracker.
Holk tries to clinch there but Cracker circles away.
Skull Cracker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Holk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cracker struggles to land a body shot inside as Holk controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cracker fails to land. #T4#
Holk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cracker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cracker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cracker has a couple of punches blocked by Holk.
Holk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cracker backwards.
Cracker prevents a body shot from Holk.
Cracker throws a punch but it's blocked by Holk.
Cracker tries to circle away but Holk has him pinned against the cage.
Holk gets through Cracker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cracker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Holk.
Holk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cracker's efforts to push away.
Cracker has a couple of punches blocked by Holk.
Holk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cracker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skull Cracker.
I think Holk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheikh Holk!
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Event:
Gladius #16
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cracker.
Trecozze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trecozze slips a jab from Cracker.
Trecozze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trecozze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cracker.
Trecozze shoots in for a takedown but Cracker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cracker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cracker misses with a straight right.
Trecozze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cracker is fending him off so far but Trecozze persists. Nope, Cracker circles away and we're back to standing.
Trecozze slips a straight right by Cracker.
Trecozze moves out of range as Cracker strikes.
Cracker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trecozze tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cracker to counter with a crisp jab.
Cracker leaves Trecozze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skull Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Trecozze.
Trecozze takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Trecozze is rocked!#T1#
Trecozze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trecozze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cracker to score with a decent uppercut.
Trecozze is still on wobbly legs! Can Cracker finish him?
Trecozze takes a swing at Cracker's ribcage but misses.
Cracker connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Trecozze out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skull Cracker!
In his post fight interview, Skull Cracker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Gino Trecozze had this to say: 'And so I've lost. It sucks but that's what happened. I promise I'll back, stronger than ever! '.
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Event:
Gladius #13
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Gilmour moves out of range as Cracker strikes.
Gilmour on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gilmour tries to land a leg kick but Cracker saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cracker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gilmour misses with a body shot.
Gilmour misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Cracker. Beautiful body shot.
Gilmour shoots for a double leg takedown but Cracker sprawls well. He's pushed Gilmour's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gilmour's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmour's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Gilmour closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cracker did well to prevent Gilmour getting side control.
Cracker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gilmour manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmour raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cracker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilmour on the ground.#SUB2#
Gilmour is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gilmour!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roland Gilmour!
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Event:
Gladius MWCT Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Cracker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Myres has time to react.
Myres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cracker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Cracker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Myres! Cracker lets Myres back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Myres is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres misses with a takedown
and Cracker counters with a right hand from hell and Myres is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skull Cracker!
Skull Cracker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Gladius #3
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Cracker. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Gavin has been cut.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cracker.
Gavin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cracker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gavin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cracker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cracker lands with a good body shot.
Cracker looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Cracker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gavin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cracker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Cracker.
Cracker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin slips under a jab from Cracker.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown but Cracker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cracker misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a three punch combo that has Cracker backing up. Cracker nods at Gavin to acknowledge the strikes.
Gavin looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cracker takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Cracker circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Cracker to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cracker takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cracker. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cracker looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin has his takedown stuffed
and Cracker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skull Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Gavin.
Cracker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skull Cracker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cracker looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Cracker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cracker scores with a decent looking hook.
Gavin is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cracker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cracker throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Gavin walks into a left hand. #T2#
Cracker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cracker misses with a straight right.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin tries to clinch up but Cracker circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cracker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Cracker sends Gavin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cracker is motioning to the referee to let Gavin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Gavin is rocked!
Cracker sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gavin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gavin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skull Cracker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nguyen takes one on the button.
Cracker looks to land a combination but Nguyen avoids it well.
Cracker sets himself, and Nguyen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cracker avoids it this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Cracker as he connects with a hook.
Cracker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen .
Cracker throws a body punch but Nguyen moves out of range.
Cracker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen .
Nguyen slips under a jab from Cracker.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nguyen !
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Cracker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguyen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cracker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen tries to clinch up but Cracker circles away and keeps his distance.
Nguyen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cracker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nguyen lands with a right hand. #T1#
Cracker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nguyen .
Nguyen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cracker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cracker swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Skull Cracker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cracker scores with the left hand. Nguyen knows he should have avoided that one.
Cracker misses with a looping right.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cracker but Cracker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skull Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Nguyen .
Cracker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cracker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cracker.
Cracker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cracker lands a nice shot that snaps Nguyen 's head back.
Cracker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nguyen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Nguyen tries to clinch but Cracker moves out of range.
Cracker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cracker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cracker just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cracker thuds a left hand into Nguyen 's body.
Cracker misses with a body shot.
Nguyen tries to counter with a clinch but Cracker shakes him off and moves away.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nguyen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cracker blocks a leg kick.
Cracker misses with a straight left.
Cracker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Cracker misses its intended target.
Cracker throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Cracker lands the left hand.
Nguyen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cracker's waist but Cracker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nguyen off to one side.
Cracker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nguyen counters with a series of strikes. Cracker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cracker scores with a three punch combo!
#T3#
Nguyen shoots in but Cracker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cracker.
Nguyen throws a combination. Cracker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cracker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen defending well as Cracker loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Nguyen with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nguyen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cracker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Nguyen .
A head kick misses from Nguyen . #T4#
Nguyen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cracker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nguyen looks winded!
Cracker misses with a straight right.
Nguyen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cracker takes a swing at Nguyen 's ribcage but misses.
Nguyen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nguyen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nguyen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cracker throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cracker as he jumps to the side.
Cracker throws a jab but it's blocked by Nguyen .
Cracker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nguyen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cracker.
Cracker leaves Nguyen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skull Cracker dominated that round.
That's time! Cracker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good exchange - Cracker coming out on top.
A slow jab from Cracker misses its intended target.
Cracker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cracker throws out a powerful jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nguyen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cracker has got the better of the exchanges.
Cracker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Ben Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cracker throws out the jab.
Cracker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nguyen can do to turn this around?
Nguyen staying out of range there.
Nguyen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker scores with a nice right hand.
Cracker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nguyen 's head.
Cracker throws a hook to the side of Nguyen 's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cracker swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nguyen to counter with a crisp jab.
Skull Cracker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nguyen .
Cracker throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nguyen looks for a takedown but Cracker sprawls well.
Skull Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Nguyen .
Cracker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nguyen .
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cracker as he avoids it easily.
Cracker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nguyen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cracker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cracker throws a combination that misses
and Nguyen counters with a left to the body.
Cracker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cracker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Cracker there.
Cracker swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Cracker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguyen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nguyen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cracker tries to avoid it but Nguyen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cracker to the ground. Cracker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Nguyen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cracker to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cracker misses the shot to the body.
Nguyen defending well as Cracker loads up on a big left hand.
Nguyen tries for a takedown but Cracker circles away easily
and Cracker counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Cracker.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen .
Cracker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nguyen .
Cracker connects with a right hand. Nguyen shakes it off.#T3#
Nguyen slips a jab from Cracker.
Nguyen wants to clinch up but Cracker keeps it at a distance.
Cracker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nguyen .
Cracker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nguyen misses with a head kick.
Skull Cracker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nguyen moves away from the strike by Cracker.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cracker.
Cracker slips a jab and a cross from Nguyen .
Nguyen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cracker missing with a left hand there. Nguyen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nguyen slips under a jab.
Nguyen shoots in and drives through. Cracker sprawls well.
Cracker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nguyen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cracker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nguyen .#T4#
A slow jab from Cracker misses its intended target.
Nguyen slips a jab from Cracker.
Nguyen moves out of range as Cracker strikes.
Nguyen unleashes a big counter combination but Cracker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cracker throws a series of punches but Nguyen avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Nguyen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cracker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cracker. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen goes for a double leg but Cracker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cracker continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Cracker.
Nguyen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cracker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nguyen wants to clinch.
Cracker throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skull Cracker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cracker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cracker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen .
Cracker with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by Cracker.
Nguyen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cracker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nguyen is defended easily by Cracker.
Cracker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Cracker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cracker, as that shot connected.
Cracker loads up on a big right hand but Nguyen slips the punch.
Cracker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.#T1#
Cracker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cracker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cracker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nguyen .
Nguyen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nguyen tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Cracker misses the target.
Cracker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Cracker cracks Nguyen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cracker.
Nguyen fails with the takedown.
Cracker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cracker lands a jab to the nose.
Cracker slaps away a takedown attempt from Nguyen , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skull Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Nguyen .
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nguyen .
Cracker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cracker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cracker scores with a nice right hand.
Nguyen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cracker misses with an uppercut.
Cracker throws a right hand that misses
and Nguyen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cracker tries to avoid it but Nguyen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cracker to the ground. Cracker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cracker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Nguyen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Cracker misses with a looping right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nguyen or perhaps it was just good defense by Cracker, which made it look bad.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Cracker is having none of it.
Cracker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cracker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skull Cracker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cracker slips a jab and a cross from Nguyen .
Cracker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cracker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cracker cracks Nguyen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cracker connects with a jab.
Cracker throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen wants to counter the offense by Cracker and move into the clinch position.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Cracker is avoiding it.
#T4#
Nguyen doesn't manage to clinch there - Cracker circles away.
Cracker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen moves out of range as Cracker strikes.
Cracker connects with a jab.
Cracker throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen is looking for the big counter here.
Cracker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cracker wants it to stay on the feet.
Nguyen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Cracker.
Cracker digs a good body shot into Nguyen 's ribs.
Cracker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cracker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nguyen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cracker as he avoids it easily.
Ben Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cracker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nguyen 's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skull Cracker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cracker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skull Cracker!
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