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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dlamini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crawford sprawls well initially but Dlamini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crawford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dlamini.
Dlamini wants to pass the guard but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dlamini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crawford 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#
Dlamini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlamini scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Crawford manages to mount him!
Dlamini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Crawford is working for a guillotine from mount but Dlamini frees his head quite easily.
Dlamini is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Crawford working for a guillotine from mount but Dlamini is in no mood to give up.
Crawford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dlamini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Dlamini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Crawford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crawford prevents Dlamini from getting the reversal.
Dlamini tries to lock up and control but Crawford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Crawford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dlamini to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dlamini shrugs it off. #T3##SUB#
Crawford is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dlamini can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dlamini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dlamini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlamini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Dlamini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dlamini tries to hold on but Crawford postures up.#SUB#
Crawford wants to finish this one by submission but Dlamini is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crawford.
Crawford with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dlamini?
Dlamini is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Crawford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Dlamini dives in and scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Dlamini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dlamini is working Crawford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crawford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dlamini can do to turn this around?
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dlamini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford controlling Dlamini's posture.
Crawford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlamini. #T1#
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dlamini working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dlamini wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
Crawford is controlling Dlamini's posture.
Crawford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
Dlamini being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Crawford has Dlamini up against the cage in a clinch.
Dlamini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dlamini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dlamini after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dlamini keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Dlamini gets a takedown into half guard.
Dlamini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crawford manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawford wants to sweep here but Dlamini controlling him for the moment.
Crawford is working hard here to advance position.
Crawford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlamini.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini advances to half guard.
Crawford is controlling Dlamini's trapped leg to prevent Dlamini from advancing to side control.
Crawford tries to get to full guard but Dlamini has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford is refusing to be controlled, as Dlamini sits in half guard. #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.
Crawford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dlamini.
Dlamini wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crawford pulls Dlamini in to control the position.
Dlamini scoring with some ground and pound.
Dlamini wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dlamini trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hlasela Dlamini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dlamini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Crawford counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Crawford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Crawford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dlamini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crawford but great work by Dlamini.
Javier Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dlamini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crawford holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Crawford taking a bit of punishment here - Dlamini scoring with strikes.
Dlamini trying to control the position but Crawford is working away.
Crawford wants to control but Dlamini postures up.
Crawford prevents Dlamini from improving position.
Crawford is trying to control Dlamini's posture but Dlamini avoids it.
Dlamini fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dlamini landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Dlamini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dlamini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dlamini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawford keeping his opponent close.#T2#
Crawford can't do much from the bottom here.
Crawford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dlamini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dlamini grinds an elbow into Crawford's temple.
Dlamini scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Dlamini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crawford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crawford wants to control but Dlamini postures up.
Crawford dodges the ground and pound from Dlamini.#T3#
Crawford manages to get back to half guard.
Crawford manages to get to full guard.
Crawford is controlling Dlamini's posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crawford.
Dlamini cracks Crawford with a solid left hand.
Dlamini looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dlamini working a defensive guard but Crawford passes into half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Crawford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dlamini is defending against the submission attempts here by Crawford.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crawford is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlasela Dlamini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dlamini 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hlasela Dlamini!
A victorious Hlasela Dlamini 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Crawford tries to sprawl but Nakombi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crawford is pressing down on Nakombi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crawford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crawford continues to stall.#SUB#
Crawford working for a triangle but Nakombi defends it easily.
Nakombi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawford is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crawford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakombi 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.
Crawford chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Crawford gets to his feet. Nakombi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nakombi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Nakombi in a clinch.
#BC#
Crawford breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Nakombi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crawford was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakombi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakombi looks winded!
Crawford pulls Nakombi in to control the position. #T2#
Nakombi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford 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#
Nakombi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crawford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Crawford connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakombi working a defensive guard but Crawford manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nakombi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawford checks it well. #TD2#
Nakombi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawford's half guard.
Crawford is holding on to half guard well.
Crawford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crawford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crawford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
More hug and hope from Crawford.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Crawford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Crawford is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Nakombi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Crawford 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#
Javier Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Crawford is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Crawford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakombi is just riding it out for now. Crawford eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crawford is trying to work for a kimura but Nakombi is defending well.
#T1#
Nakombi tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg. #SUB#
Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Crawford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakombi is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but Nakombi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crawford to get the leverage.
Nakombi wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakombi is breathing heavily.
Nakombi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakombi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Crawford manages to pass to mount!
#T3##SUB#
Crawford working for a submission but Nakombi is keeping him at bay.
Crawford lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Crawford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nakombi working to try and regain half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Crawford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crawford raining down shots from the mount!
Crawford looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Crawford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Crawford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakombi can do to turn this around?#TD#
Crawford has Nakombi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crawford pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nakombi tumbling to the mat - Crawford dives into Nakombi's guard.
Crawford is in close to Nakombi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Nakombi working for submissions but it's allowed Crawford to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakombi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakombi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakombi trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakombi is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Crawford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Crawford is working for a kimura but Nakombi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Nakombi trying to control from the bottom.
Nakombi tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg. #SUB#
Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakombi trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakombi is looking to improve his position.
Nakombi is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawford, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Spast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crawford throws a leg kick but Spast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crawford ducks right into an uppercut from Spast.
A lazy body kick from Spast #TD#
and Crawford decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spast's guard.
Spast is looking to stand back up but Crawford counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spast. #REVB##SU#
Crawford stands up out of the half guard.
Spast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spast throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Javier Crawford has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spast throws a head kick but Crawford moves out of range.
Spast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford tries to counter by clinching up but Spast breaks away and moves out of range.
Spast looks winded!#T1##CL#
Crawford clinches with his opponent.
Spast tries to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling the position.
Spast is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Spast manages to break the clinch.
Spast displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Spast tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Spast breaks from the clinch.
Spast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spast tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford slows down the pace here.
#T2##TD#
Crawford has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spast clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Crawford looking to break Spast's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spast remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Crawford will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Crawford looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Spast taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javier Crawford!
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