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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Crosby drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sprits wants to stand and escape but Crosby is having none of it.
Crosby throws a strike but Sprits rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Crosby tries to strike from the bottom.
Sprits trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprits looking to sit in guard and control but Crosby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crosby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sprits working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crosby.
Sprits trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sprits's head.
Sprits has Crosby pulled in close to control his posture.
Crosby with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##ES2#
Sprits has his feet on Crosby's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crosby shoots in looking for a takedown but Sprits manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crosby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sprits doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crosby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crosby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crosby is defended easily by Sprits.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crosby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprits sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crosby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sprits circles away.#CL2#
Sprits has closed the distance and engaged Crosby in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sprits gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sprits throws a strike but Crosby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Sprits wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sprits.
Crosby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sprits trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Crosby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sprits got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crosby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sprits has managed to get both his arms back between Crosby's legs - danger averted.
Sprits forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Crosby manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprits throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Crosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Sprits has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sprits is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sprits throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprits is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Sprits gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sprits throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Crosby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sprits's guard.
Crosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crosby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Crosby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sprits looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crosby is one step ahead there.
Crosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frits Sprits will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sprits tries to clinch but Crosby is having none of it.
Mike Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Sprits drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Crosby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sprits gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sprits stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sprits controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sprits decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD2#
Sprits fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crosby sprawls well initially but Sprits persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Crosby manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sprits darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crosby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sprits avoids it really well and circles away.
Sprits lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2##CL2#
Sprits has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sprits after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Crosby breaks from the clinch.
Sprits keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprits tries a head kick but it misses.
Crosby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sprits slaps away a takedown attempt from Crosby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Sprits closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Sprits fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crosby is trying to work for a sweep but Sprits has mounted him!
Sprits really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crosby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sprits misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Crosby holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sprits tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sprits controlling from mount. #SU2#
Sprits is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Crosby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sprits counters with a left and a right... And another left! Crosby is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frits Sprits!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Crosby gets caught napping as De Lind dives in and scores a takedown. Crosby manages to retain guard.
De Lind is looking to pass into half guard but Crosby pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crosby is in guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby throwing strikes but missing.
Crosby throwing strikes from guard but De Lind blocks nicely.
Crosby trying to control but De Lind is working from the bottom.
De Lind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby 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.
De Lind preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby content to stall in guard here.
Crosby throwing strikes from guard but De Lind blocks nicely. #T1##SU#
De Lind is working an open guard so Crosby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
De Lind shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crosby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crosby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES#
Crosby sneaks out the side door and pushes De Lind away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Crosby swats away the attempt to clinch by De Lind.
De Lind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crosby. #CL2#
De Lind instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Lind.
De Lind lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lind using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crosby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2##BC2#
De Lind breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
De Lind shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Crosby has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes De Lind off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
De Lind looks winded!#TD#
Crosby feints and as De Lind raises his hands in defense, Crosby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crosby slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Lind is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crosby throws a strike but De Lind rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Crosby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Lind passes into half guard.
De Lind seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
De Lind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crosby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Crosby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Crosby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Lind pulls his head out easily.
De Lind tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crosby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crosby missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Lind prevents Crosby from improving his position.
Crosby wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Crosby actively working from the bottom here.
Crosby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Crosby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Mike Crosby will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
De Lind drives through and clinches with Crosby against the cage.
#TD2#
De Lind decides to pull guard.
Crosby won't allow De Lind to get back to his feet.
Crosby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Lind wants to stand up but Crosby is controlling him.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crosby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crosby working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Crosby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crosby lands a couple of elbows.
Crosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crosby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Lind controlling the position.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Lind is breathing heavily.
De Lind tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Lind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Lind fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
De Lind instigates a clinch.
De Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Lind is keeping busy.#T2#
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby keeps control of De Lind as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crosby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Lind stops a takedown attempt from Crosby.
De Lind has Crosby pushed against the cage.
Crosby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crosby goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Lind prevents it.
Crosby is trying to maintain a safe position but De Lind gets an underhook and turns Crosby into the cage.#T3#
Crosby is trying to drag De Lind to the mat but De Lind just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crosby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Lind is defending well.
De Lind lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards. #BC2#
De Lind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown but De Lind shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on De Lind's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
De Lind darts in and clinches Crosby up against the cage.
De Lind scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Lind.#TD2#
De Lind gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crosby regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
De Lind gets to his feet. Crosby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##CL2#
De Lind rushes Crosby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crosby missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
De Lind successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby wants to control from the top but De Lind keeps moving.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crosby won't allow De Lind to sweep him here.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Lind trying to keep a closed guard but Crosby is proving a slippery customer.
De Lind wants to stand up but Crosby is controlling him.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus De Lind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Crosby looks for a takedown but De Lind sprawls well.
De Lind swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Crosby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Lind to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Crosby uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crosby rushes De Lind and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De Lind has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crosby uses from the top position.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Lind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Lind has momentary wrist control but Crosby slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Crosby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Lind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crosby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crosby with a nice head shot there.
De Lind wants to stand and escape but Crosby is having none of it.
Crosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Lind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mike Crosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crosby throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
De Lind moves into the clinch successfully.
#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.
Crosby tries for a takedown but De Lind manages to get underhooks.
Crosby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Lind creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
De Lind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Crosby gets tackled into the cage by De Lind. De Lind maintains the clinch.
Crosby jumps guard but De Lind turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crosby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Lind after a bit of a struggle.
Crosby has De Lind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Lind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
De Lind turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Crosby tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3##SU2#
De Lind has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown but De Lind shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
De Lind has Crosby up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
De Lind manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
De Lind pushes Crosby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
De Lind bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
De Lind stands up and beckons Crosby to his feet. #CL#
Crosby takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcus De Lind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
De Lind tightens his grip and picks Crosby up, before dumping him to the ground. Crosby manages to land in guard. #ES#
Crosby pushes De Lind off and gets back to his feet.
Crosby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Lind avoids it really well and circles away.
De Lind is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
De Lind clinches.
Crosby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Lind smiles and moves away.
De Lind bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus De Lind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Lind has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus De Lind!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Crosby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cubio!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crosby working the ground and pound but Cubio is defending the strikes.
Crosby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crosby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crosby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cubio down.
Crosby trying to control the action but Cubio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crosby misses with the ground and pound.
Crosby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crosby working the ground and pound.
Crosby throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cubio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crosby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubio defending well though.
Cubio is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crosby looks to land a strike but Cubio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crosby trying to control but Cubio is working from the bottom.
Cubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crosby. #SUB2#
Cubio looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Cubio looks winded!
Crosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crosby postures up in Cubio's guard and throws a big left but Cubio blocks it.
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby landing some decent shots from guard.
Crosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crosby trying to control but Cubio is working from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crosby throwing strikes but missing.
Crosby is working Cubio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crosby throws a strike but Cubio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Crosby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crosby 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#
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Well, if Crosby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crosby lands a nice short elbow.
Cubio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crosby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crosby working the head and body with strikes.
Crosby lands strikes from half guard.
Cubio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crosby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cubio is staying active underneath Crosby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubio trying to control from the bottom.
Cubio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crosby.
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crosby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Crosby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cubio sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubio wants to control but Crosby is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Crosby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crosby stalling.
Nice strikes from Crosby there.
Crosby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cubio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crosby keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crosby is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubio is trying to maintain the position but Crosby is very close to passing his half guard.
Crosby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Crosby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Crosby is working for a submission of some sort.
Crosby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crosby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Crosby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cubio wants to get back to full guard.
Cubio is breathing heavily.
Crosby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crosby working over Cubio with some ground and pound. Cubio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crosby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crosby wants to control but Cubio is keeping him busy.
Crosby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cubio gets back to full guard.
Crosby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crosby scoring with some ground and pound.
Cubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crosby throwing strikes but missing.
Cubio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crosby is one step ahead there. #T2#
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crosby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crosby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cubio is trying to control the position but Crosby postures up.
Crosby with a nice head shot there.
Crosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crosby throws an elbow that misses. Cubio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crosby's guard. Nice move by Cubio!#REVB#
Cubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cubio trying to control but Crosby is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Crosby working for a triangle but Cubio defends it easily.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Cubio isn't so interested in that idea.
Cubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Crosby has an active guard here but Cubio has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubio is trying to control. Crosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cubio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crosby to regain full guard.
Crosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving. #SUB#
Crosby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Crosby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cubio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crosby circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Crosby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cubio controls Crosby momentarily but Crosby frees himself.
Crosby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crosby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubio looking to control.
Crosby postures up in Cubio's guard and throws a big left but Cubio blocks it.
Mike Crosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cubio has momentary wrist control but Crosby slips an elbow through the middle.
Cubio keeping moving, preventing Crosby from controlling successfully.
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Crosby landing some decent shots from guard.
Cubio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crosby working some strikes from top position.
Crosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Cubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cubio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crosby.
Cubio looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Crosby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cubio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crosby is in Cubio's guard.
Cubio is trying to keep Crosby in close.
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Crosby throws a big right hand that misses.
Crosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubio has wrist control.
Crosby postures up and lands a big shot to Cubio's brow.
Cubio working a defensive guard here.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby throws a big elbow that misses.
Crosby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crosby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.
Crosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crosby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Crosby works over Cubio with some ground and pound from guard.
Crosby throwing strikes from guard but Cubio blocks nicely.
Crosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Crosby scores with a takedown into Cubio's guard.
Cubio looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubio, not yet.
Cubio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crosby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crosby works over Cubio with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubio is pulling down on Crosby's head. It's preventing any offense from Crosby, at least for the moment.
Cubio wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Crosby won't allow Cubio to get back to his feet.
Crosby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crosby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crosby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crosby is one step ahead there.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Crosby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crosby, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Crosby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Crosby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halili pinned against the cage. Halili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halili cracks a nice hook into Crosby's ribs.
Crosby dives in and grabs Halili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halili pushes down on Crosby's head and hops out.
Halili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crosby tries to counter by clinching up but Halili breaks away and moves out of range.
Halili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halili misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Halili misses the target.
Crosby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Halili tries to sprawl but Crosby drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crosby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Crosby content to control rather than advance.
Halili wants to control but Crosby is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Halili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crosby pulls his head out easily.
Crosby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crosby not doing much here.
Crosby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halili for as long as he can get away with.
Halili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crosby.
Crosby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crosby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Halili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crosby controlling the action here.
Crosby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crosby is working away from the top position though.
Crosby working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Halili trying to control here.
Crosby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crosby working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crosby lands a nice short elbow.
Crosby content to control rather than advance.
Crosby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Halili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crosby.
Ground and pound from Crosby.
Crosby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crosby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halili taking some punishment here, with Crosby in his half guard.
Crosby not doing much here.
#T4#
Crosby working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Halili wants to control but Crosby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crosby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crosby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halili defending well though.
Nice strikes from Crosby there.
Halili tries to get to full guard but Crosby has control of the leg.
Halili looks winded!
Crosby content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby working the head and body with strikes.
Crosby content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Crosby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crosby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halili manages to circle out of the way.
Halili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crosby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halili's waist but Halili gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crosby off to one side.
Mike Crosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halili misses with a body kick. #TD#
Crosby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crosby lands a couple of elbows.
Halili is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crosby cracks Halili with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crosby controls the pace.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby postures up and lands a big shot to Halili's brow.
Crosby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Crosby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crosby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crosby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crosby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crosby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halili has momentary wrist control but Crosby slips an elbow through the middle.
Crosby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crosby lands a couple of elbows.
Crosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halili can do to turn this around?
Crosby landing some decent shots from guard.
Crosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halili is breathing heavily.
Crosby stays in close to Halili's body and controls the position. #T2#
Crosby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crosby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halili is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crosby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crosby lands a couple of elbows.
Crosby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Crosby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crosby lands a couple of elbows.
Crosby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crosby distracts Halili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crosby working some strikes from top position.
Crosby is working Halili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crosby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crosby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crosby connects with a couple of short punches.
Crosby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crosby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crosby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Crosby landing some decent shots from guard.
Crosby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crosby is working Halili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mike Crosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crosby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crosby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crosby distracts Halili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crosby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halili working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Crosby dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Crosby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Halili is looking to regain half guard here but Crosby keeps moving and retains side control.
Crosby landing strikes.
Halili tries to bench press Crosby off him but Crosby keeps the position.
Crosby lands an elbow.
Crosby lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here.
Crosby works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halili being controlled for a moment.
Crosby working the ground and pound from side control.
Halili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Halili being controlled for a moment.
Crosby lands a few punches from side control.
Halili takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crosby scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halili is looking to reverse the position.
Crosby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crosby working the head and body with strikes.
Halili taking a bit of punishment here - Crosby scoring with strikes.
Crosby controlling from side mount. #T2#
Crosby landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crosby controlling the position.
Halili struggling a bit here.
Crosby lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Crosby stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Halili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Crosby is putting a hurting on Halili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crosby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crosby lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Crosby in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crosby scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halili is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Halili is rocked!
Crosby working the head and body with strikes.
Halili is still in real trouble! Can Crosby finish him?
You can see the frustration on Halili's face as Crosby controls the position.
Crosby scores with punches from side control.
Crosby looks up at the clock and then as Halili takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crosby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Halili taking a bit of punishment here - Crosby scoring with strikes.
Crosby looks up at the clock and then as Halili takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crosby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crosby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Crosby stalls from top position.#T4##SUB#
Crosby is working to tighten his grip on Halili's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Halili has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crosby is really squeezing tight and eventually Halili passes out! Crosby breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Crosby!
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