Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 971 Maluga vs. Lomax
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Gavin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawler misses its target.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Gavin.
Crawler cracks Gavin with an open hand slap.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gavin misses with a two punch combination.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Crawler's belly button to the back.
Gavin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawler in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gavin. That one must have hurt.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Crawler sees coming a mile off.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler lands a nice shot that snaps Gavin's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target. #T1#
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gavin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gavin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crawler eats them both and turns towards Gavin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Gavin.
Crawler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gavin misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Crawler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler lands with a cross.
Gavin walks into a stiff left hand from Crawler.#T2#
Crawler moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Crawler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawler slips a straight right by Gavin.
Gavin throws out a powerful jab.
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gavin slips a jab from Crawler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Gavin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a flying knee that drops Gavin! Crawler dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: Syn 951 Exotic vs. Garcia
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Crawler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Temirov avoids it with no problem.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Crawler lands a jab to Temirov's midsection.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov misses with an uppercut
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Temirov is looking to wear down Crawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Temirov takes a swing at Crawler's ribcage but misses.
Temirov throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawler. Crawler obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Temirov throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Crawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Temirov staying out of range there.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Crawler misses with a looping right.#T2#
Crawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Temirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov scores with a one two! Crawler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov looks to land a combination but Crawler avoids it well.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Temirov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov throws a combination that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Temirov is rocked!
Temirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Temirov misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Temirov! Crawler lets Temirov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temirov throws a solid leg kick but Crawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Temirov.#T3#
Crawler throws a pinpoint strike between Temirov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Temirov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Crawler scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 948 Garuda vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Yukinobu thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Crawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yukinobu.
Good exchange - Yukinobu coming out on top.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Yamaoka Yukinobu has been cut.
Yukinobu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yukinobu. That one must have hurt.
Crawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
Crawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Yukinobu saw that one coming.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Yukinobu.
Jab, jab by Yukinobu - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler misses with a right hand #CL#
and Yukinobu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Yukinobu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Yukinobu throws a good cross that connects.
Yukinobu shoots in and drives through. Crawler sprawls well.
Yukinobu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Night Crawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yukinobu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Yukinobu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yukinobu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yukinobu throws an off balance right hand
and Yukinobu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yukinobu to score with a decent uppercut.
Yukinobu throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yukinobu lands with a hook. Crawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yukinobu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Crawler blocks a jab.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Yukinobu moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yukinobu misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yukinobu throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Crawler. Those never looked like landing.
Crawler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yukinobu is out of range and Crawler settles back down.
Yukinobu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawler throws out the jab.
Yukinobu with a nice calf kick.
Yukinobu slips a straight right by Crawler.
Yukinobu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yukinobu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Crawler gets caught flat footed, as Yukinobu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yukinobu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crawler seems keen to control Yukinobu's posture.
Yukinobu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Yukinobu throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yukinobu trying to control but Crawler is working from the bottom.
Crawler looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawler, not yet.
Yukinobu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yukinobu throwing strikes but missing.
Yukinobu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Crawler keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crawler has momentary wrist control but Yukinobu slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crawler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yukinobu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crawler keeping full guard, as Yukinobu tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yukinobu. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yukinobu ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Yukinobu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crawler on the side of the head.
Yukinobu throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamaoka Yukinobu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crawler throws a hook but Yukinobu avoids it easily.
Yukinobu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yukinobu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Crawler defending well as Yukinobu loads up on a big left hand.
Yukinobu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Yukinobu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Yukinobu goes for a double leg but Crawler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crawler continues to drive forward.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A frustrated look appears on Yukinobu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yukinobu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Yukinobu breaks from the clinch.
Yukinobu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Yukinobu misses.
Yukinobu scores with a kick to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yukinobu.#T1#
Crawler avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yukinobu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yukinobu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawler throws a nice looking combination but Yukinobu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yukinobu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler. #TD#
Yukinobu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crawler is trying to control Yukinobu's posture but Yukinobu avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yukinobu is looking to take a break and control but Crawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Crawler isn't going anywhere.
Yukinobu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yukinobu trying to control the action but Crawler is working from the bottom. #T3#
Yukinobu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crawler down.
Crawler tries to bench press Yukinobu off him but Yukinobu keeps the position.
Yukinobu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crawler defending against the ground and pound.
Crawler is not content to let Yukinobu control the position.
Crawler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yukinobu. #T4#
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.
Yukinobu wants to control for a moment but Crawler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crawler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crawler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawler working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yukinobu looking to sit in guard and control but Crawler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamaoka Yukinobu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Yukinobu.
Crawler throws a hook but Yukinobu avoids it easily.
Yukinobu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yukinobu looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
Crawler throws a right and a left that Yukinobu avoids nicely.
Yukinobu feinted with a counter takedown.
Yukinobu throws a push kick but Crawler slaps the foot to one side.
Yukinobu lands a leg kick that knocks Crawler off balance momentarily.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yukinobu lunges at Crawler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crawler's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Yukinobu's shoulder, as Yukinobu tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yukinobu clobbers Crawler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Yukinobu.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Yukinobu moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Yukinobu dives in and scores a takedown into Crawler's guard.
Yukinobu trying to control but Crawler is working from the bottom.
Yamaoka Yukinobu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crawler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yukinobu controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yukinobu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crawler for as long as he can get away with.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Yukinobu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yukinobu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yukinobu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yukinobu landing some decent shots from guard.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawler pulls Yukinobu in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Yukinobu is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Crawler is trying to control the position but Yukinobu postures up.
Crawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Yukinobu looking to pass the guard.
Crawler wants to sweep here but Yukinobu controlling him for the moment.
Crawler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Yukinobu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yukinobu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crawler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Yukinobu does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yukinobu 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Crawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Finch misses with a hook
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Finch.
Crawler slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Crawler misses.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Crawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.#T2#
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawler walks into a jab.
Crawler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch slips a jab from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a shot to the body.
Finch throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A left lands for Finch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finch!
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Crawler misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawler thinking.
Finch is looking to chop away at Crawler's legs.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch lands a body shot.
Crawler blocks a head kick by Finch.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Finch.
Crawler missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Crawler.
A nice side step and Finch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Crawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
Finch moves forwards but Crawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Crawler moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawler scores with a punch to the head.
Finch misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crawler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawler counters with a left to the body.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crawler slips a jab from Finch.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch throws a leg kick but Crawler moved away.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Crawler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawler throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Crawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch misses with a body punch
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crawler throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Crawler sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finch slips a jab from Crawler.
Finch punishes Crawler's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Crawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawler throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Crawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawler off the cage and back into range.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Crawler.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Crawler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch misses with the combination.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Crawler throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crawler.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
Crawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch with a nice cross.
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!
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawler has time to react.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Crawler's head.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Crawler's head but Crawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Finch.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawler cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawler circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler misses with a straight right.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Finch thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawler.
Crawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Finch thumps Crawler with a low kick.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Crawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch motions for Crawler to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Finch slips under a jab from Crawler.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Crawler's head but Crawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crawler checks a leg kick.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Crawler with an uppercut!
Crawler misses the jab.
Crawler misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Crawler blocks a jab.#T3#
Crawler throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Crawler checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Finch misses with a right hand
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick
and Crawler counters with an inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Crawler walks into a jab.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Crawler with the inside leg kick.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Finch misses with a left hand
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch misses with a body punch
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawler misses with a straight left.
Crawler scores with a jab.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch moves forwards but Crawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Finch is rocked!
Crawler walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Crawler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Crawler moves out of range easily.
Crawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Crawler there.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hermann. That's going to slow Crawler down.
Crawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Crawler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann misses with a shot to the body
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler with a nice cross.
Crawler misses with a low kick.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Hermann wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Hermann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hermann is rocked!#T1#
Crawler blocks a leg kick.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Crawler misses.
Crawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Crawler throws a leg kick
and Hermann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Crawler finds it's target.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawler connects with a body shot that sends Hermann's belly button to the back.
Hermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler. #T2#
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Hermann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler throws a hook but Hermann avoids it easily.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crawler swinging wildly here.
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Hermann scores with a punch to the head.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann lands with a hook. Crawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Hermann scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
Crawler drops Hermann with a beautiful combination! Hermann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawler is looking for the KO!
Hermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawler misses with a straight right.
Hermann throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Hermann tries to clinch up
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hermann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hermann tests Crawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karl Hermann 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#
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermann throws a low kick but Crawler moves out of range easily.
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Hermann scores with a punch to the head.
Hermann lands a leg kick that knocks Crawler off balance momentarily.#KD#
Crawler cracks Hermann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hermann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crawler finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Crawler is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Crawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermann.#T1#
Crawler moves forwards but Hermann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Crawler blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hermann. Crawler shrugs it off though.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermann counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermann scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hermann blocks a jab.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Hermann slips the punch.
Hermann throws out a counter right but Crawler avoids it with no problem.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hermann under the eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hermann. Crawler shrugs it off though.
Hermann lands a lovely overhand right.
Hermann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crawler to score with a decent uppercut.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermann throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hermann walks into a left hand.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hermann throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Hermann connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler drops his hands momentarily and Hermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermann is looking to slow Crawler down with leg kicks.
A jab from Crawler misses.
Hermann throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Hermann wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermann lands with a shot to the body.
Hermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
Hermann motions for Crawler to come forward. Hermann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermann scores with a shot to the body.
Hermann lands a really nice looking cross but Crawler seems unphased.
Hermann throws a low kick but Crawler avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hermann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a low kick, right behind Hermann 's knee.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crawler on the side of the head.
Hermann tries to clinch up.
Some bone on bone action there as Crawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermann swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Hermann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Crawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot lands for Hermann.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hermann throws a poor cross that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
That kick from Hermann tenderised Crawler's leg. Crawler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hermann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermann throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Hermann swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann lands a nice hook to Crawler's body. Crawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A solid body kick from Hermann.
Hermann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a big right hand! Oh Hermann is in trouble here! Crawler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 934 Benedetti vs. Joad
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Crawler scores with a shot to the body.
Crawler connects with a nice looking jab.
Crawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hematopoye.
Hematopoye throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Hematopoye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Nou Hematopoye has been cut.
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hematopoye.
Crawler lands with an uppercut that bounces Hematopoye off the cage and back into range.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Hematopoye ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
It seemed like Hematopoye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler walks into a left hand. #T1#
Hematopoye shoots and misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand. #ROC#Hematopoye is rocked!
Crawler staying out of range there.
Hematopoye is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Hematopoye throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawler counters with a huge left! Hematopoye is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crawler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hematopoye from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crawler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 927 Sector vs. Joad
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Crawler checks a low kick from Haa.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haa looks to land a body kick but Crawler moved away.
We've been told by Haa's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawler. Crawler obviously looking to wear him down.
Crawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
Crawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haa. Haa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Haa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler connects with a looping right hand.
Crawler throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler misses with an uppercut
and Haa counters with an inside leg kick.
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
It appears Haa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haa needs to keep his hands up - Crawler had a free shot at his head there.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Crawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Haa.
Crawler lands a jab to the nose.
Crawler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haa takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Haa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawler in his tracks.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Haa moved out of range.
Crawler throws a jab when Haa was well out of range.
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawler misses with a right hand
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler tries to bum rush Haa with a series of wild strikes but Haa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Haa misses its target.
Haa defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Haa.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Haa.
Haa scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Crawler is rocked!
A low kick lands for Haa.
Crawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Crawler misses with a looping left.
Crawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Haa throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Haa backs off Crawler throws a huge counter combo but Haa manages to avoid it all.
Haa scores with a spinning back kick!
Crawler throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Crawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawler tries to avoid it.
Haa throws the kick towards the body but Crawler avoids it.
Crawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haa with a body shot.#T4#
Crawler misses with the combination.
Crawler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crawler takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Crawler avoided it.
Crawler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haa. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Haa does it's job there.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Haa misses with a kick to the body.
Crawler scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Haa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Crawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawler tries to avoid it.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Crawler avoided it.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a low kick, right behind Crawler 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crawler slips under a jab from Haa.#T1#
Haa wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Haa.
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Crawler lands a jab to Haa's midsection.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with a good low kick that Crawler was not able to check.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Haa lands a big uppercut and Crawler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crawler looks OK. Haa waves Crawler back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa takes a swing at Crawler's ribcage but misses.
Haa blocks a jab.#T2#
Crawler blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawler throws out the jab.
Haa misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Haa throws a push kick but Crawler slaps the foot to one side.
Crawler thumps Haa with a low kick.
A combination from Haa does no damage.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Haa thumps Crawler with a low kick.#T3#
Crawler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Haa counters with a huge right that knocks Crawler out cold! Haa is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heismann Haa!
A relieved looking Heismann Haa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 921 Slaissi vs. Line
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Csemy.
Crawler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Csemy. Csemy obviously looking to wear him down.
Csemy scores with a nice body kick.
Csemy thows a leg kick but Crawler checks it
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Csemy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Csemy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Csemy counters with a right hand to the body.
Csemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Csemy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawler's sensitive parts.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Csemy misses with a hook
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Csemy throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range.
Csemy stuns Crawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Csemy dodges the punch combination from Crawler.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Csemy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Csemy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Csemy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawler tests Csemy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Csemy misses with a jab to the body
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Csemy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawler rather than just go for the knockout.
Crawler throws out a leg kick but Csemy moves out of range and Crawler only half commits.
Marton Csemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler staying out of range there.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.
Csemy clobbers Crawler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Crawler avoids the body shot from Csemy.
Csemy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Csemy there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Csemy.
Csemy scores with a spinning back kick!
Crawler misses with a looping left.
Csemy throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Csemy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Csemy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler counters with a thumping low kick.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Csemy throws a sloppy body shot
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Csemy. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.
Crawler misses with a hook. Csemy ducked under it nicely.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Csemy.
Csemy cracks Crawler with an open hand slap.
Csemy throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throws a shot from downtown. Csemy moves away and avoids it.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Csemy throws a front kick aimed at Crawler's knee but Crawler avoids it well.
Csemy swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A head kick by Csemy misses
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Csemy.
Csemy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Csemy misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
Crawler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Csemy cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Csemy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crawler moves out of range as Csemy strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marton Csemy 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#
Csemy lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Csemy lands.
Crawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Csemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Csemy catches Crawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Csemy throws a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a three punch combo that has Csemy backing up. Csemy nods at Crawler to acknowledge the strikes.
Crawler throws a wild body kick that Csemy sees coming a mile off.
Csemy moves out of range of the strikes.
Csemy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Csemy misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Csemy throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Crawler. That snapped Csemy's head back.
Csemy misses with a leg kick.
Crawler connects with a right hand. Csemy shakes it off.
A big right from Crawler misses.
Crawler throws a leg kick but Csemy moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Csemy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Csemy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler needs to keep his hands up - Csemy had a free shot at his head there.
Crawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Csemy.
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler misses with a hook. Csemy ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Crawler misses with a hook.
Csemy moves out of range of the leg kick from Crawler.
Crawler blocks a head kick by Csemy.
Csemy swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Csemy defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand.
Csemy throws out a leg kick but Crawler moves out of range and Csemy only half commits.
Csemy throws the kick towards the body but Crawler avoids it.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Csemy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawler momentarily.
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Csemy saw that one coming.
Csemy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Csemy lands a body shot.
Marton Csemy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Crawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Csemy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Csemy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Csemy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Csemy blocks a head kick by Crawler.
Csemy throws out a counter right but Crawler avoids it with no problem.
Csemy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Csemy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Csemy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
A left lands for Crawler.#T4#
Csemy scores with a jab to the body.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Csemy counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler throws a shot from downtown. Csemy moves away and avoids it.
Crawler defending well as Csemy loads up on a big left hand.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Csemy. That's going to slow Crawler down.
Csemy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Csemy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Csemy digs a good body shot into Crawler's ribs.
Csemy throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Crawler blocks a head kick by Csemy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marton Csemy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Csemy swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler is looking for a counter combo.
Csemy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Csemy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler jabs Csemy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Csemy just misses with a punch to the body.
Csemy lands with a nice body punch.
Csemy blocks a jab.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Csemy.
Csemy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy throws a low kick, looking for Crawler's leg but Crawler calmly moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Csemy
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Csemy.#T1#
Crawler digs a good body shot into Csemy's ribs.
Crawler lands with a cross.
Csemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Csemy throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Csemy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Csemy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crawler slips under a jab.
Csemy tries to move into range but Crawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Csemy throws a body shot but no joy.
Csemy misses with a right hand
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Csemy is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler cracks Csemy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Csemy falls backwards against the cage. Crawler follows up with more strikes that drop Csemy to his knees. Crawler keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Csemy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Crawler misses the jab.
Crawler throws a hook but Picklesbly blocks it.
Picklesbly connects with a single shot there.
Picklesbly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Picklesbly misses the shot to the body.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Picklesbly slips the punch.
Crawler throws a front kick aimed at Picklesbly's knee but Picklesbly avoids it well.
Crawler throws a lazy head kick
and Picklesbly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Picklesbly. #CL#
Picklesbly rushes Crawler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picklesbly lands a right hand.
Picklesbly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picklesbly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crawler.
A short right from Crawler on the inside.
Picklesbly misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crawler scores with a shot to the side of Picklesbly's head.
Crawler just leaning against Picklesbly, taking a breather.
Picklesbly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picklesbly pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Crawler prevents a body shot from Picklesbly.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawler with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Crawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picklesbly.
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picklesbly.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler jabs Picklesbly right on the nose. Picklesbly blinks but takes it well.
Picklesbly throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Picklesbly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler blocks the body kick.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Picklesbly - just one landing.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picklesbly looks to land a combination. Crawler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Crawler is rocked!
Crawler misses with a hook. Picklesbly ducked under it nicely.
Crawler swinging wildly here. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picklesbly throws a right hand that Crawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawler also avoids with ease.
Picklesbly throws a shot to the body.
Picklesbly misses with a straight left.
Picklesbly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Picklesbly with a jab.
Crawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Picklesbly finish him?
Crawler misses with a left hand
and Picklesbly counters with an outside leg kick.
Crawler with a nice calf kick.
Crawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Picklesbly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picklesbly throws a right hand that Crawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawler also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Picklesbly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Picklesbly throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a left to the body.
Crawler's coach down at ALPHA-1 Performance Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler missing with a left hand there. Picklesbly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picklesbly catches Crawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Picklesbly takes a swing at Crawler's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Crawler.
Adrian Picklesbly is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Crawler.
Crawler misses with a body shot
and Picklesbly counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler scores with a jab. Picklesbly acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crawler. Picklesbly shrugs it off though.
Crawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Picklesbly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Picklesbly misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picklesbly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crawler on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Crawler blocks the low kick.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawler.
Crawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Picklesbly is just out of range.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Picklesbly avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Picklesbly is looking for a counter combo.
Picklesbly cracks Crawler with an open hand slap.#T2#
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picklesbly throwing a counter right hand but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Crawler finds it's target.
Picklesbly misses with a hook.
Picklesbly throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crawler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
Picklesbly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawler under the eye.#T3#
Picklesbly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picklesbly tests Crawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picklesbly staying out of range there.
Picklesbly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Crawler.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly fails to land with a series of punches.
Picklesbly misses the jab.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Picklesbly dodges the punch combination from Crawler. #T4#
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picklesbly fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawler tries a quick counter leg kick but Picklesbly is wise to it.
Picklesbly throws a push kick but Crawler slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Picklesbly works the jab nicely.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
That's time! Picklesbly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Picklesbly with a hook.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Picklesbly cracks Crawler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Picklesbly connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Crawler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the body
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picklesbly jabs at Crawler's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Picklesbly misses its intended target.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picklesbly.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler walks into a left hand. #T1#
Picklesbly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Crawler connects with a single shot there.
Picklesbly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Crawler lands.
A cross from Crawler lands.
Crawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picklesbly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picklesbly to score with a decent uppercut.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the body kick from Crawler. #T2#
Crawler misses with a left hand
and Picklesbly counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picklesbly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawler moves out of range as Picklesbly strikes.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Picklesbly throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler slips under a jab.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picklesbly.
A slow jab from Picklesbly misses its intended target. #T3#
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Crawler finds it's target.
Crawler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Picklesbly is out of range.
Picklesbly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Crawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picklesbly scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Crawler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crawler misses with an uppercut
and Crawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawler misses with a double jab
and Picklesbly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Crawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Picklesbly.
Crawler throws a jab when Picklesbly was well out of range.
Picklesbly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crawler's head.
A slow jab from Picklesbly misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Picklesbly.
Crawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picklesbly moves forwards but Crawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picklesbly 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Picklesbly!
Adrian Picklesbly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 905 MacArthur vs. Pawlik
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Crawler scores with a nice right hand.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Andermatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Crawler.
Crawler slips a jab from Andermatt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andermatt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crawler scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Andermatt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.#T1#
Andermatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Andermatt badly! He tries to strike back but Crawler puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Andermatt out cold! Oh man, Andermatt will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 899 Countdown
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Crawler blocks a jab.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Narz.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narz scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Narz misses with a body punch
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narz throws a leg kick but Crawler checks it.
Crawler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Narz.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Narz slips a jab and a cross from Crawler.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narz. That's going to slow Crawler down.
Crawler misses with a body kick.
Narz tries to score with a low kick but Crawler moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Narz misses.
Narz tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A head kick misses from Narz.
Crawler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Narz misses the target.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz lands with a nice body punch.
Crawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick from Narz.
Narz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Narz wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range.
Narz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.
Narz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Narz throws a leg kick which misses Crawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawler tries to avoid it.
Narz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Narz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Crawler tries to score with a low kick but Narz moves his leg out of the way.
Narz throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Narz walks into a jab.
Narz throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a leg kick.
Crawler lands with a cross. #ROC#Narz is rocked!
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narz under the eye.
Narz is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Narz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narz misses with a double jab.
A jab from Narz does it's job there.
Narz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Narz seems to have recovered his senses.
Narz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Narz jabs at Crawler's body.
Narz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crawler's head.#T3#
Crawler moves out of range as Narz throws a body kick.
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Narz.
A solid body kick from Narz.
Narz scores with a decent looking hook.
Crawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Narz finds it's way round the side to connect with Crawler's head.
Crawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Narz loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Crawler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Narz wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range.
Crawler is looking to counter punch.
Crawler lands a jab.
Narz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Narz.
Crawler checks a low kick from Narz.#T4#
Narz throws a sloppy head kick and Crawler moves out of range easily.
Crawler is looking to counter punch.
Narz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narz can pounce on him.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narz.
Crawler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Narz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawler tests Narz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Narz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler throws a quick counter head kick but Narz was just out of range.
Narz scores with the left hand. Crawler knows he should have avoided that one.
Crawler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Narz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Narz stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Crawler is on him like rabid pit bull! Narz slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 892 Bitter Rivals
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day shoots and misses #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Day! Crawler lets Day back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Day is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Day head around and knocks him out cold! Crawler hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Yoshida with the inside leg kick.
Crawler throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Crawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Yoshida throws a lazy head kick
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshida lands a jab to the head.
Crawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Crawler checks it.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Yoshida motions for Crawler to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCrawler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoshida, as that shot connected.
Yoshida tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Crawler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler throws the left hand but Yoshida avoids the punch easily.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Crawler saw it coming and moves away.
Crawler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Crawler jumps back.
Crawler counters with a body kick.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a slapping head kick.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Crawler moved away.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crawler is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Crawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Yoshida is looking to slow Crawler down with leg kicks.
Crawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshida.
As Crawler backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
Good work by Crawler as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida takes a swing at Crawler's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida cracks Crawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Crawler connects with a jab.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler misses with a body shot. #T3#
Yoshida misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler counters with a right hand to the body.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Crawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Yoshida throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a crisp one two that drops Yoshida! Crawler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Yoshida to his feet! Yoshida is in big trouble!#ROC2#Yoshida is rocked!
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Yoshida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Crawler slips under a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Yoshida avoids it with no problem.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Crawler moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshida throws out a powerful jab.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshida lunges at Crawler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crawler's hand.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
and Crawler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Yoshida misses #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a crisp one two that drops Yoshida! Crawler thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Yoshida to his feet! Yoshida is in big trouble!
Yoshida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawler misses the body punch
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida.
Crawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yoshida throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Yoshida scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
Yoshida scoring well with a low kick there.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
A bone on bone clash there as Crawler blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida slips a jab from Crawler.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshida jabs Crawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Crawler walks into a jab.
Crawler misses with a looping left.
Crawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crawler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawler with a nice calf kick.
Crawler misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoshida, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Crawler both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler misses with a low kick.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Yoshida.
Crawler throws a counter combo.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Crawler throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Crawler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoshida thumps Crawler with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoshida, as that shot connected.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawler.
Yoshida is looking to slow Crawler down with leg kicks. #T3#
Crawler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yoshida.
Crawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshida. Yoshida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Crawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Crawler responds with a good body kick, but Yoshida manages to step out the way in time.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Crawler saw it coming and moves away.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Crawler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yoshida has got the better of the exchanges.
Crawler feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
Yoshida cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawler's sensitive parts.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Yoshida throws a chopping leg kick but Crawler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crawler scores with a body shot.
Yoshida throws out a leg kick but Crawler moves out of range and Yoshida only half commits.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida sizes up Crawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crawler.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida with the inside leg kick.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Yoshida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Crawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Crawler blocks the leg kick.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawler's sensitive parts.
Crawler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Crawler moves out of range easily.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Crawler moved away.
Crawler misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Crawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawler tries to avoid it. #T1#
Crawler checks a leg kick.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida lands an overhand right.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawler checks the leg kick.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Crawler staying out of range there.
Crawler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Crawler blocks the leg kick.
Crawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A low kick from Yoshida misses
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
A punch lands to the side of Crawler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Crawler's leg. Crawler is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Crawler.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawler misses with a hook.#T3#
Crawler checks a leg kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Crawler's leg but Crawler calmly moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler checks a low kick from Yoshida.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Takashi Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida lands a high kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Crawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yoshida.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Yoshida.#T4#
Crawler slips a jab from Yoshida.
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Crawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Yoshida throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler walks into a jab.
A big left from Crawler misses.
Yoshida swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
Takashi Yoshida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 876 Caunt vs. Barbosa
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Pique throws a chopping leg kick but Crawler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pique misses with a body shot.
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pique misses with a looping left.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pique scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawler doesn't seem bothered though.
Pique feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pique swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pique misses with a left hand
and Pique takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler slips under a jab.#T1#
Pique throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawler misses with an uppercut
and Pique counters with a thumping low kick.
Crawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pique.
Crawler blocks the body kick.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pique throws a sloppy head kick
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Juan Pique has been cut.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Juan Pique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pique throws the kick towards the body but Crawler avoids it.
Pique scores with a leg kick.
Crawler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pique lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Pique scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pique throws out a powerful jab.
Crawler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pique.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Pique pushes him away.
Pique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Pique.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Pique scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawler doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Pique finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Pique finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pique throws a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pique misses with a low kick.
Pique dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Crawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pique lands with a cross.
Crawler throws a right hand that misses
and Pique counters with a nice body kick.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pique. Crawler shrugs it off though.
Pique misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Crawler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Pique tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pique prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Pique lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Pique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pique misses with the head strike.
Pique struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Pique blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pique's brow.
A short body shot lands from Crawler as the two fighters clinch.
Pique blocks an elbow strike.
Pique throws a head punch that misses.
Pique blocks an uppercut.
Crawler managing to block the knees to the body from Pique.
Pique avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Pique tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Pique leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crawler or not.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pique misses with a body punch.
Pique tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it. #BC#
Pique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Pique dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Pique's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Crawler there.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Pique lands a nice shot that snaps Crawler's head back.
Crawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Pique counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawler's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pique looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pique lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique blocks a jab.
Crawler throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Pique lands a jab.
Pique tries to score with a low kick but Crawler moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Pique throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pique misses with a low kick.
Pique listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pique looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawler checks a low kick from Pique.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pique. Crawler shrugs it off though.
Crawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pique lands a nice looking body kick.
Pique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Pique keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.#T2#
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick from Pique.
Pique explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pique misses with a low kick.
Crawler misses with a right hand
and Pique counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pique.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pique chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pique looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pique scores with a leg kick.
Pique lands with a nice body punch.
Pique misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pique scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Pique cracks Crawler with an open hand slap.
Pique throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Pique's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Pique connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crawler. Crawler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crawler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pique.
Crawler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pique darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juan Pique is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Pique uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pique.
Pique lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Pique throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pique is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Pique buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Pique.
Pique scores with a head kick.
Pique keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pique throws a hook but Crawler blocks it.
Pique thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Pique dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Pique's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pique scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawler in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pique. That's going to slow Crawler down.
Pique thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Pique misses with a jab to the body
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Pique.
Crawler throws a jab when Pique was well out of range.
Crawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crawler drops his hands momentarily and Pique takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pique feints and then cracks Crawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawler down.
Crawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Pique.
Pique throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crawler.
Pique stuns Crawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pique.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crawler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pique - the referee stops the clock and Crawler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pique. Crawler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Crawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pique smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pique lands a leg kick that knocks Crawler off balance momentarily.
Pique throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pique misses the jab.
Crawler checks the leg kick.
Pique lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crawler walks into a stiff left hand from Pique.
Pique throws a hook to the side of Crawler's head but Crawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pique lands a leg kick that knocks Crawler off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawler scrambles back to his feet.
Pique chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pique lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawler at a distance.
Pique throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Pique, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pique throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crunch! Pique slams his shin into Crawler's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Pique throws out a powerful jab.
Crawler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pique.
Pique fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.
Pique looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Pique lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pique fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pique swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler moves out of range as Pique throws a body kick.
Crawler ducks right into an uppercut from Pique.
Pique scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pique lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Pique throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Crawler counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawler.
Pique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Pique.
Pique misses with a punch on the inside.
Pique swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pique misses with a punch to the body.
Pique works on Crawler's body with a couple of short punches.
Juan Pique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pique showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pique, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pique!
After winning the bout, Juan Pique thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Driftwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a right hook to the body.
Driftwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driftwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Crawler's head.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Driftwood is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Driftwood defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Driftwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Driftwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawler circles away quickly and effectively.
Driftwood wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Crawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Driftwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Driftwood misses
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Crawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Driftwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Crawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawler down.
Crawler lands a nice hook to Driftwood's body. Driftwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler backing away here, and Driftwood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Driftwood.
Crawler avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Crawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Driftwood.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range. #T4#
Driftwood slips a straight right by Crawler.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood feints a jab promting Crawler to slip. Driftwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crawler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crawler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driftwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Crawler's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crawler catches Driftwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood misses with a low kick as Crawler jumps back.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawler jabs Driftwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driftwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawler's sensitive parts. #T1#
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood throws out a counter right but Crawler avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood works the jab nicely.
Crawler slips under a jab from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Crawler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood. #T2#
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Driftwood misses with a low kick.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Driftwood.
Driftwood lands a nice hook to Crawler's body. Crawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target. #T3#
Driftwood moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
Crawler misses with a body punch
and Driftwood counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Driftwood misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawler. That snapped Driftwood's head back.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood tries to land a leg kick but Crawler saw it coming and moves away.
Crawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Driftwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawler off the cage and back into range.
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driftwood scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Driftwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Crawler connects with a right hand. Driftwood shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a straight right.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Crawler avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Driftwood misses.
Crawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Crawler gets a clinch.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Driftwood blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Driftwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Driftwood.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Driftwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Driftwood lands a head shot.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Driftwood.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Driftwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driftwood.
Crawler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Crawler moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick from Driftwood.
Driftwood looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Driftwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood looks to land a body kick but Crawler moved away.#T3#
Driftwood jabs at Crawler's body.
Driftwood lands a jab to Crawler's midsection.
Crawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
And Driftwood responds with a good body kick, but Crawler manages to step out the way in time.
Driftwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Driftwood throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Crawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawler scrambles back to his feet.
Crawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a right hand. Crawler shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Driftwood misses.
Driftwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Driftwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crawler throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Driftwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!
A relieved looking Otis Driftwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 863 Christmas Joy
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Williams cracks Crawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Crawler ducks down to avoid it.
Williams lands a head shot.
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Williams.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a hook.
Crawler needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.#T1#
Crawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams moves away from the strike by Crawler.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand.
Crawler slips under a jab.
A cross from Williams lands.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Williams tests Crawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams sizes up Crawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams stuns Crawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crawler tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crawler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A big right from Williams misses.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams with a jab.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a left to the body.
Williams misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Williams cracks Crawler with a good jab.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Crawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawler should have avoided that one.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Crawler's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams moves out of range as Crawler strikes.#T4#
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crawler slips under a jab.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crawler blocks a jab.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crawler misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams cracks Crawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams 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#
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams lands a nice hook to Crawler's body. Crawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crawler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawler misses.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawler under the eye.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jab from Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams jabs Crawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crawler slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams misses with a hook
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler slips under a jab from Williams.#T2#
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Crawler moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Crawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses the jab.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crawler tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Crawler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Crawler is out of range.
Williams scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Crawler moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Crawler ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Crawler staying out of range there.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Crawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawler slips under a jab from Williams.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Williams.#T4#
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
A big left from Williams misses.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses the jab.
A nice side step and Crawler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams throws a hook but Crawler blocks it.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Williams misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crawler finish him?!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams works Crawler's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Crawler moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big right from Williams misses.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Crawler defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Crawler seems unphased.
Crawler works the jab nicely.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams lands with a straight right. Crawler didn't see that one coming.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Crawler.
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawler's head backwards.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Crawler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams misses with a hook
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawler's head backwards.
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Crawler throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler slips under a jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Crawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Williams misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Crawler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a hook but Crawler blocks it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crawler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
After winning the bout, Wayne Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 857 Whymer vs. Pendragon
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Golovkin sizes up Crawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golovkin throws a hook but Crawler blocks it.
Golovkin swings widly with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Crawler.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin takes a swing at Crawler's ribcage but misses.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin scores with a hook.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Golovkin pushes him away.#T1#
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawler.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Golovkin sets himself, and Crawler steps forward looking for the clinch! Golovkin avoids it this time.
Crawler's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Golovkin misses with a hook
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawler checks it well.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Crawler lands a big right hand that sends Golovkin crashing to the mat! Crawler stays standing though and waves Golovkin back to his feet!#ROC2#Golovkin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a big left hand that crumples Golovkin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 849 Whymer vs. Dionisy
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Axius saw that one coming.
Crawler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axius.
A big right from Axius misses.
Axius throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axius connects with a right hand. Crawler shakes it off.
Axius ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Axius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Axius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axius throws a lazy head kick
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawler at a distance.
Crawler tries to move into range but Axius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Axius instigates a clinch. #T1#
Axius digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Axius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Axius takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axius.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Axius.
Crawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Crawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
Axius gets through Crawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Axius shrugs off.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius lands a nice uppercut.
Crawler lands a body punch.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
Axius misses with some punches.
Crawler tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Nice body punch from Axius - that landed with a thud.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler tries a body shot but Axius blocks it.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Axius dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Axius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Axius lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawler.
Axius lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Axius.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Axius fails to land.
Crawler misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Gemellus Axius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Axius connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Axius moves into the clinch successfully.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius works on Crawler's body with a couple of short punches.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius misses with some punches.
Axius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Axius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius digs a right hand into Crawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawler's gas tank.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius 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#
Axius connects with a body shot that sends Crawler's belly button to the back.
Axius tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.
Crawler moves out of range as Axius strikes.
Axius misses with a low kick as Crawler jumps back.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Crawler closes the distance and clinches.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Crawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Gemellus Axius has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.#T1#
Axius cracks Crawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawler misses with an uppercut
and Axius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Axius.
Axius cracks Crawler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Axius is looking to slow Crawler down with leg kicks.
Axius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gemellus Axius is winning the standup battle so far.
Axius scores with a jab to the head.
Axius tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Axius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Axius lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axius tries to clinch up
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axius throws out a powerful jab.
Axius slips under a jab.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Axius moved out of range nicely.
Axius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axius.
Good standup being displayed there by Axius as he connects with a hook.
Axius scores with a punch to the head.#T3##CL#
Axius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Crawler lands a right hand.
Axius lands a shot to the body.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Axius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Axius. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Crawler blocks the body kick.
Crawler takes one to the chin there.
Axius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawler checks it well.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Axius misses.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Axius scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawler should have avoided that one.
Axius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawler.
Crawler swings for the body but Axius moves out of range.
A jab from Crawler finds it's way through Axius's defenses.
Nice body punch from Axius.
Axius thuds his shin into the meat of Crawler's side.
Axius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Axius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler misses with a looping right.
Axius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Axius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Axius misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Axius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius lands a head kick!
Axius wants to clinch up but Crawler keeps it at a distance.
Crawler stuns Axius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Axius misses with a body shot.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it. #T2#
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius lands a shoulder strike.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axius's defenses.
Axius blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler digs a right hand underneath Axius's ribcage. Axius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axius lands a body punch.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Crawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Axius blocking some punches.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Axius pushes Crawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Axius 's eye.
Axius blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius misses with a punch on the inside.
Axius tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axius is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Axius blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Axius's defenses.
Axius tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler blocks a body shot from Axius. #T4#
Axius blocks the elbow strike.
Axius blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axius takes a shot to the head.
Axius lands with a left to the head.
Axius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Axius swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Axius on the inside.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axius.
Axius dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axius lands with a right to the head.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Axius misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Axius throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Axius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawler takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Axius misses
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Axius avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Axius fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawler! But no joy.
Axius tries to clinch up but Crawler circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Axius's head but Axius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Axius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axius.
Crawler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Axius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crawler takes a step back to recover.
Axius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Axius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Axius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Axius clinches up with Crawler and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Axius.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Axius.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from Axius. #BC#
Axius breaks the clinch.
Crawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawler working aggressively here.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Axius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axius wants to clinch.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Axius avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Axius lands a nice looking body shot.
Axius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axius misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Axius closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Axius.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
Axius is working Crawler over against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Axius in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Axius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Axius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Axius.
Axius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Axius works on Crawler's body with a couple of short punches.
Crawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Axius lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Axius avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Crawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axius or not. #BC#
Axius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawler lands a slapping body shot.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemellus Axius had his way with Night Crawler in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Crawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Axius.
Axius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axius lands a nice looking body shot.
Axius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Crawler throws a body punch but Axius moves out of range.
Axius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Axius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axius lands with a nice combination. Crawler backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axius fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawler avoids a kick to the body.
Crawler throws the left hand but Axius avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Axius misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Axius pushes him away.#CL#
Axius clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crawler.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler blocks an uppercut.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Axius lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Crawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Crawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Crawler lands with a right to the head.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius scores with a hook to the body.
Crawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Axius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawler tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Axius avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Axius prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Axius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler.
Axius throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Axius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crawler fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler. #T3#
Axius presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Axius misses with a body punch.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Axius avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gemellus Axius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Axius blocks the elbow strike.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands. #T4#
Axius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Axius blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
Axius blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
A nice left hand lands by Axius.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius prevents a body shot from Crawler.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Night Crawler.
Well Axius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemellus Axius!
Gemellus Axius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Driftwood throws a series of punches but Crawler avoids them all with ease.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld in the buildup to the fight.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driftwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
Driftwood lands with a shot to the body.
Driftwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Driftwood throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Crawler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDriftwood.
Driftwood misses with a hook to the body
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Driftwood misses
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood misses with a body shot
and Crawler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Driftwood.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Driftwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler throws a shot from downtown. Driftwood moves away and avoids it.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Driftwood misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler throws out a counter right but Driftwood avoids it with no problem.
Driftwood misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Driftwood throws a head kick but Crawler moves out of range. #CL#
Driftwood clinches up against the cage.
Crawler cracks Driftwood with a nice body shot.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
Crawler lands with a left to the head.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Crawler lands a left hand.
Driftwood tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Driftwood back against the cage.
Driftwood controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Driftwood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Driftwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driftwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Driftwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crawler or not.
Crawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Crawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driftwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Driftwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Driftwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawler is keeping busy.
Driftwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crawler as Driftwood tries to tie him up.
Driftwood trying to control the position but instead, Crawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Driftwood into the cage.
Driftwood seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Crawler is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Crawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driftwood backwards.
Crawler presses Driftwood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Driftwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawler's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Driftwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawler misses with some punches.
Driftwood tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Otis Driftwood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Driftwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawler throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Driftwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Driftwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crawler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A big right from Crawler misses.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Driftwood looks to throw the jab but Crawler is out of range.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Driftwood misses with a hook
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Driftwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawler wants to counter the offense by Driftwood and move into the clinch position.
Driftwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Driftwood moved out of range.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driftwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
Driftwood jabs Crawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.#CL#
Driftwood clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Driftwood is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Night Crawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike.
Driftwood lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Driftwood on the inside.
Driftwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Crawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driftwood misses with a body punch.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Driftwood takes a shot to the head.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Crawler - that landed with a thud.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Driftwood tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Driftwood lands a shoulder strike.
Driftwood misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Crawler on the inside.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Driftwood 's eye. #T4#
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Driftwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Driftwood takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Driftwood tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Driftwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Driftwood avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Driftwood is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driftwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Driftwood controls the action.
Driftwood prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Driftwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Driftwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Driftwood 's eye.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Night Crawler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Driftwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Driftwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Driftwood throws a combination that misses
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driftwood misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Crawler blocks a head kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawler throws a right hand that misses
and Driftwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Driftwood is looking to wear down Crawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Driftwood misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Driftwood.#T2#
Driftwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawler.
Crawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Driftwood swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Driftwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driftwood scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driftwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot.
Crawler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawler momentarily.
A combination from Driftwood does no damage.
Driftwood moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawler.
Driftwood misses with a body punch
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Driftwood is rocked!
Driftwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Driftwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driftwood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawler cracks a nice hook into Driftwood's ribs.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 837 Duranto vs. Krison IV
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Andermatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Crawler misses.
Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawler under the eye.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crawler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawler.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt throwing a counter right hand but Crawler manages to avoid it.#T1#
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Andermatt wants to clinch but Crawler slips to the side
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Andermatt has been cut.
Andermatt cracks Crawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andermatt dips to his left and cracks Crawler with an uppercut!
Crawler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Crawler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andermatt on the side of the head.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Andermatt with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt lands with an overhand left.
Andermatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Crawler off balance momentarily.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Crawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andermatt with a body shot.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Andermatt is rocked!
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crawler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crawler thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body.#T3#
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt thows a leg kick but Crawler checks it
and Crawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Andermatt pushes him away.
Crawler connects with a nice looking jab.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawler checks it well.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andermatt! Crawler lets Andermatt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Andermatt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Crawler counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Crawler defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawler off the cage and back into range.
Thomas tries to clinch but Crawler moves away
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas misses the body punch
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crawler slips a straight right by Thomas.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Crawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas throws a hook but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawler doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler slips a jab from Thomas.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Crawler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas throws a low kick but Crawler avoids it.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Crawler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crawler.
Crawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crawler tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Crawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
Thomas tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Crawler blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Crawler.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Tom Thomas has been cut.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Thomas. #T3#
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Crawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawler.
Crawler tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Crawler lands a body punch.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crawler.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Thomas.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler blocks an uppercut.
Crawler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands. #T4#
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Crawler improves position.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawler tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas pushes Crawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas looking to stall.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Thomas taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawler misses its target.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Crawler is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thomas lands with a right hand. #T1#
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas cracks Crawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawler throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Crawler throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?#T2#
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Crawler is out of range.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas catches Crawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Thomas out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Crawler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalczyk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawler scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalczyk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Crawler misses.
Kowalczyk throws out a counter right but Crawler avoids it with no problem.
Crawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalczyk to score with a decent uppercut.
Kowalczyk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been informed that Kowalczyk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler moves away from the strike by Kowalczyk.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalczyk misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Kowalczyk jabs Crawler right on the nose. Crawler blinks but takes it well.
Kowalczyk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Kowalczyk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalczyk scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalczyk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kowalczyk lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalczyk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kowalczyk misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalczyk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crawler is out of range and Kowalczyk settles back down.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
A jab from Crawler misses.
Kowalczyk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Crawler takes one to the chin there.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Crawler connects with a body shot.
Crawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalczyk is just out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crawler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalczyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Crawler as he checks the leg kick.
Crawler scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawler in his tracks.
Kowalczyk looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawler slips a straight right by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk looks to land a combination but Crawler avoids it well.
Crawler misses with a looping right.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawler checks it well. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Crawler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Kowalczyk misses with a left hand
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crawler moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kowalczyk misses with a left hand
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalczyk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Kowalczyk is rocked!
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Crawler ducks down to avoid it.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalczyk's shoulder, as Kowalczyk tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.#T4#
Kowalczyk throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalczyk connects with a solid leg kick.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick, looking for Crawler's leg but Crawler calmly moves out of range.
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Crawler walks into a straight right hand from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a nice looking jab.
Kowalczyk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crawler is looking to counter punch.
Crawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kowalczyk throws a series of punches but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler blocks a leg kick.
Crawler cracks Kowalczyk with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses
and Crawler counters with a right hand to the body.
Kowalczyk works the jab nicely.
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mordechai Kowalczyk will probably get the nod.
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#
Kowalczyk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawler misses with a hook.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk catches Crawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kowalczyk punishes Crawler's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalczyk lands a front kick.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawler blocks a jab.
Kowalczyk throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalczyk connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalczyk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a leg kick.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Crawler clinches up with Kowalczyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Kowalczyk blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler lands a left hand.
Crawler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler is leaning against Kowalczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalczyk trying to stall but Crawler improves his position.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Crawler tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Crawler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler cracks Kowalczyk with a nice body shot.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Kowalczyk in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawler.
Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body.
Crawler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk missing with knees to the body.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Kowalczyk avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kowalczyk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action. #BC2#
Kowalczyk breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalczyk is just out of range.
Kowalczyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalczyk wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler lands an overhand right.
Kowalczyk is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Kowalczyk throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Kowalczyk tenderised Crawler's leg. Crawler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalczyk seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
It looked like Crawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalczyk throws out the jab.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Kowalczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk misses with a combination
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk is breathing heavily.
Crawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
Good work by Crawler as he checks the leg kick.
Crawler lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawler tries to counter by clinching up but Kowalczyk breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Kowalczyk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Night Crawler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.#CL#
Kowalczyk tries to keep at a distance but Crawler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crawler keeps control of Kowalczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Kowalczyk.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalczyk. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawler.
Despite the aggression on Kowalczyk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crawler.
Kowalczyk connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kowalczyk.
Crawler throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Crawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kowalczyk! Crawler lets Kowalczyk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kowalczyk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalczyk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kowalczyk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Crawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalczyk throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalczyk connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kowalczyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Crawler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.#T3#
Kowalczyk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crawler moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
Kowalczyk throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Crawler clinches with his opponent.
Crawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalczyk dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
Crawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalczyk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalczyk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawler prevents Kowalczyk from breaking the clinch.
Kowalczyk can't break the clinch.
Kowalczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalczyk avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Night Crawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler.
Crawler managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk takes an elbow to the temple.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Kowalczyk shrugs off.
Kowalczyk blocks a body shot from Crawler.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Crawler.
Crawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk is looking to control Crawler's arms but Crawler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kowalczyk has his back to the cage.
Come on Kowalczyk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawler 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Crawler!

Event: SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Grande feints and then cracks Crawler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crawler down.
Grande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grande missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Grande saw that one coming.
Grande throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Grande misses.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grande lands a body shot.
Grande throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawler rather than just go for the knockout.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Crawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
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!
Grande lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crawler takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Grande scores with a shot to the body.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawler lands with a right hand.
Grande scores with a hook to the body. Crawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grande throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Grande lands a jab to the head.
Grande scores with a nice right hand.
Grande throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Grande lands a nice looking body kick.
Grande throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Crawler counters with a nice right hand that sends Grande toppling to the canvas! Grande scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crawler finish him?!#ROC#Grande is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grande misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Crawler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crawler.
Grande is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Crawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawler throws a big uppercut that drops Grande! More strikes from Crawler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grande lies dazed against the cage as Crawler celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!
The defeated Jesus Chico Grande had this to say: 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.

Event: FARTMMA 112
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Crawler moves into the clinch.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Georgiev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crawler scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Georgiev breaks from the clinch.
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Crawler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crawler.
Georgiev misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Georgiev misses with a hook to the body
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiev moves away.
Crawler slips a straight right by Georgiev.
Crawler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crawler moves out of range as Georgiev strikes.
Crawler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Georgiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Georgiev looks to throw the jab but Crawler is out of range.
A nice side step and Crawler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Georgiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawler throws out the jab.
Georgiev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Georgiev misses with a body shot.
Crawler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Georgiev shoots in for a takedown but Crawler shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Georgiev.
Georgiev throws a body kick that misses.
Georgiev ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Georgiev misses with the body kick
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Georgiev is predictable there #CL2#
and Crawler counters by clinching up.
Georgiev dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georgiev's elbow.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Crawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler prevents Georgiev from breaking the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Georgiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Georgiev controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crawler as Georgiev tries to tie him up.
Georgiev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Georgiev is trying to pull guard but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prohor Georgiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgiev is trying to stall.
Crawler lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Georgiev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Crawler can turn it around.
Crawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Georgiev backwards.
Crawler lands a body punch.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georgiev's elbow. #T3##TD#
Georgiev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Crawler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crawler trying to control the hands but Georgiev breaks the grip.
Despite being in a bad position, Crawler is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Georgiev not allowing Crawler to control his hands.
Crawler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Georgiev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Crawler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Georgiev is staying active.
Even with his hooks in, Georgiev manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Crawler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4##SUB#
Georgiev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crawler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crawler for a finish.
Crawler trying to control the hands but Georgiev breaks the grip.
We've been hearing good reports from Georgiev's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georgiev tries to get the hooks in deep but Crawler pushed the leg off.
Crawler trying to control the hands but Georgiev won't let him. #SUB#
Crawler showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Crawler misses.
Georgiev misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Georgiev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Georgiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Georgiev manages to avoid it.
Georgiev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crawler sprawls and moves away.
Crawler blocks a low kick nicely.
Georgiev moves away from the strike by Crawler.
Georgiev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Georgiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev misses with a right hand
and Crawler counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Georgiev.
Good standup being displayed there by Georgiev as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Crawler misses. #T1#
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgiev.
Crawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Georgiev with a body shot.
Georgiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawler defends well and Georgiev ends up having to push Crawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgiev throws a looping overhand right but Crawler ducks down to avoid it.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Georgiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Georgiev there.
Night Crawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Georgiev to score with a decent uppercut.
Georgiev shoots in and drives through. Crawler sprawls well.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crawler works Georgiev's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Crawler swings for the body but Georgiev moves out of range.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prohor Georgiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawler's sensitive parts.
Georgiev misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Crawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Georgiev throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Georgiev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georgiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Georgiev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crawler lands a nice hook to Georgiev's body. Georgiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Georgiev.
Georgiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawler.#T3#
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georgiev.
Georgiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Georgiev.
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
Crawler throws out a loose jab but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler connects with a body shot.
Georgiev misses with a jab to the body
and Crawler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Georgiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Georgiev works the jab nicely.
Crawler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Georgiev rather than just go for the knockout.
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Georgiev.
Georgiev is looking to chop away at Crawler's legs.
Crawler checks a leg kick.#T4#
Georgiev slips under a jab.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Georgiev throwing a counter right hand but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Georgiev as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Georgiev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawler is trying to maintain the position but Georgiev is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Crawler lands a big uppercut and Georgiev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Georgiev looks OK. Crawler waves Georgiev back to his feet!
Georgiev looks for the body kick but Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgiev.
As Crawler backs away, Georgiev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Georgiev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawler cracks Georgiev with a hook to the temple - Georgiev is on wobbly legs here! Crawler swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Georgiev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Crawler wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Night Crawler!
The defeated Prohor Georgiev had this to say: 'I'll be back motherfuckers! '.

Event: FARTMMA 107: The Hoff Lives!
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Kidd's shoulder, as Kidd tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
Kidd looks for the body kick but Crawler saw that one coming.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Crawler forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Kidd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kidd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kidd scores with a push kick.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kidd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Crawler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kidd rather than just go for the knockout.
Kidd scores with the left hand. Crawler knows he should have avoided that one.
Crawler wants to clinch up but Kidd keeps it at a distance.
Crawler takes one to the side of the head.
Kidd throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A big left from Kidd misses.
Kidd moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Kidd throws a leg kick but Crawler moved away.
Crawler cracks Kidd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crawler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crawler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Night Crawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Crawler does it's job there.
Kidd throws the kick towards the body but Crawler avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kidd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kidd slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kidd.
Crawler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Kidd throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Kidd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crawler.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Crawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
Kidd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Kidd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Crawler's front leg but catches the back leg as Crawler tries to avoid it.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Crawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Crawler ducks down to avoid it.
Kidd throws a body kick that misses.
Kidd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler misses the body punch
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Crawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Crawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crawler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Kidd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Crawler finds it's way through Kidd's defenses.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Crawler staying out of range there.
A jab from Crawler misses.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kidd moves out of range as Crawler strikes.#CL2#
Crawler clinches up against the cage.
Kidd dodges an elbow strike from Crawler. #BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawler lands a head shot.
Kidd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kidd looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kidd lands a jab to the head.
Crawler misses with a looping right.
Crawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kidd can pounce on him. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Kidd's head but Kidd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kidd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawler. That did some damage!
Crawler swings for the body but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd connects with a single shot there.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kidd with a body shot.
Kidd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crawler digs a good body shot into Kidd's ribs.
Crawler misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Crawler pushes Kidd up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawler lands a left hand.
Kidd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawler tries a body shot but Kidd blocks it.
Crawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kidd lands with a left to the head.
Kidd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Night Crawler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good work by Crawler as he checks the leg kick.
Crawler misses with a right hand
enabling Kidd to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawler moves in looking to clinch but Kidd pushes him off.
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kidd.
Nice shot by Kidd.
Kidd throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Crawler blocks the low kick.
Crawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Crawler.
Kidd works over Crawler's head and body with a nice combination.
Kidd moves away from the strike by Crawler.
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Crawler sees coming a mile off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kidd.
Kidd walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Crawler takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Crawler scores with a jab to the body.
Night Crawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Crawler.
Kidd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crawler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crawler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Crawler moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Crawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Kidd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd slips under a jab.
Crawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kidd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawler's head backwards.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Kidd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Crawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Kidd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crawler scores with a nice strike.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Kidd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crawler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crawler digs a good hook to Kidd's body.
Crawler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Kidd misses with a kick to the body.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crawler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kidd - the referee stops the clock and Crawler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kidd. Crawler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut there from Crawler.
Crawler scores with a jab to the head.
Crawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kidd.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd is looking to chop away at Crawler's legs.
Crawler lunges at Kidd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kidd's hand.
Crawler missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawler takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Crawler misses its intended target.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kidd scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Crawler misses its intended target.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Crawler sees coming a mile off.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Crawler.
Crawler missing with a left hand there. Kidd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kidd throws a wild body kick that Crawler sees coming a mile off.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kidd throws a low kick but Crawler avoids it.
Crawler throws a shot to the body.
Kidd misses with a straight left.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Crawler throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Kidd misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Crawler throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Crawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Crawler moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kidd.
Kidd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kidd moves away.
Crawler lands a body shot.
Crawler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Crawler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kidd.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crawler scores with a nice right hand.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Night Crawler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nice shot by Crawler.
A cross from Crawler lands.
Kidd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Crawler's ribs.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Crawler.
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Crawler is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Crawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Kidd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawler misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Kidd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crawler just manages to avoid it.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Crawler scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler scores with the left hand. Kidd knows he should have avoided that one.
Crawler scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Crawler.
Crawler throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.#T1#
Crawler checks a low kick from Kidd.
Crawler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kidd.
Crawler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kidd.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kidd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Kidd in a clinch.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crawler lands a shot to the body.
Kidd trying to control the position but instead, Crawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kidd into the cage.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kidd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Crawler.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Kidd avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Crawler pushes Kidd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Kidd shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Killer Kidd has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Kidd. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kidd.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Kidd.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Kidd takes an elbow to the temple.
Kidd lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd prevents a body shot from Crawler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kidd's brow.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kidd's elbow.
Kidd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Kidd avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Kidd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kidd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Crawler blocks an uppercut.
Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action. #BC#
Kidd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Crawler is looking to clinch.
Kidd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crawler is out of range.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kidd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kidd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kidd tries to move into range but Crawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Kidd throws a leg kick that misses.
Kidd throws a body kick that misses.
Kidd tries to land a front kick but Crawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kidd throws a hook to the side of Crawler's head but Crawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawler misses with a straight right.
Crawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawler misses with a looping left.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Crawler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Killer Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Kidd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kidd.
Crawler lands with a cross.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler throws a jab when Kidd was well out of range.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Crawler scores with a jab to the head.
Kidd tries to land a leg kick but Crawler saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crawler.
Kidd cracks Crawler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Kidd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Night Crawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Crawler!

Event: FARTMMA 102
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Crawler's leg but Crawler calmly moves out of range.
Crawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ignatowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawler at a distance.
Ignatowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Crawler.
Ignatowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Ignatowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Ignatowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatowski misses with the combination.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Ignatowski.
Crawler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Ignatowski throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Ignatowski in a clinch. #T3#
Crawler lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatowski. #BC#
Ignatowski manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Crawler rushes Ignatowski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatowski fails to land.
Ignatowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatowski avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Ignatowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski pushes Crawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatowski takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ignatowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatowski lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ignatowski presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ignatowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Crawler fails to land.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Crawler tries to circle away but Ignatowski has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
Crawler stops a takedown attempt from Ignatowski.
Crawler lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Ignatowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatowski controls the action.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatowski.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Ignatowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski sets himself, and Crawler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatowski avoids it this time.#CL#
Ignatowski instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ignatowski jumps guard.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Crawler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Crawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crawler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T1#
Crawler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawler is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
As Crawler tries to get set, Ignatowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Crawler manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crawler.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Crawler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ignatowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski is looking to wear down Crawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Crawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Crawler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatowski doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ignatowski lands a left and a right that send Crawler crashing to the mat, dazed. Ignatowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Crawler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler connects with a body shot.
Crawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Ignatowski counters with a left to the body.
Crawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
A big right from Crawler misses.
Crawler throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crawler.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawler misses with a body punch
and Ignatowski counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice cross by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Crawler throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crawler avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Crawler.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Crawler.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ignatowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatowski lands the left hand.
Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Crawler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatowski. Ignatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Crawler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crawler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Crawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler scores with a shot to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawler walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawler slips under a jab.
Ignatowski sets himself, and Crawler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatowski avoids it this time.
Ignatowski lands a body shot.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatowski misses its target.
Crawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatowski scores with a body shot.
A big left from Crawler misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Crawler coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Night Crawler.
Well Ignatowski 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!

Event: FARTMMA 96
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Nesset misses.
Nesset walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nesset throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler with a jab.
Crawler lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.#CL2#
Crawler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Nesset has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Nice elbow from Crawler. #CUT2#
It looks like Arnfinn Nesset has been cut.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nesset working aggressively here.
Nesset lands a hook that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Nesset working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nesset working hard to break the clinch.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesset tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow. #BC#
Nesset's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Night Crawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
A lazy left from Nesset finds it's target.#CL2#
Crawler has managed to clinch.
Crawler's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nesset lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nesset lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Nesset shrugs off.
Nesset struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Nesset is looking to break free of the clinch but Crawler has double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Nesset manages to break the clinch.
Nesset is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Crawler thuds a left hand into Nesset's body.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Nesset appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nesset smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
Nesset is looking to counter punch.
Nesset throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Crawler. #T3#
Nesset slips a jab from Crawler.
Crawler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nesset cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawler.
Nesset is looking to counter punch.
Crawler misses with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Nesset misses the target. #T4#
Crawler throws the left hand but Nesset avoids the punch easily.
Crawler misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawler has a couple of punches blocked by Nesset.
Nesset tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nesset lands with a short shot to the head.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Nesset leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Nesset controls his hands.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Nesset controls the action.
Nesset gets through Crawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Nesset misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Nesset avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nesset's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Nesset breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Night Crawler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnfinn Nesset's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nesset waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawler.
Nesset defending well as Crawler loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nesset misses. #CL2#
Crawler darts in and clinches Nesset up against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Nesset in his tracks for a moment.
Nesset swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nesset's brow.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nesset really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nesset blocks an elbow strike.
Nesset misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Crawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nesset takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Nesset shrugs off. #T1##BC#
Nesset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nesset misses with a straight right.
Crawler scores with a shot to the body.
Nesset misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset misses with an uppercut
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nesset dodges the punch combination from Crawler.
Nesset is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The fighters circling - Nesset throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawler looks to land a combination but Nesset avoids it well.
Crawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nesset misses the target.
Crawler throws a right hand that misses
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler misses the body punch
and Nesset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler moves to clinch but Nesset breaks away
and Nesset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Crawler has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Crawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nesset has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Nesset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Crawler has Nesset up against the cage in a clinch.
Nesset blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Nesset avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Nesset is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Nesset avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
Nesset is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nesset tries to break the clinch but Crawler is controlling the position.
Nesset tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nesset can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Nesset avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Nesset blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Arnfinn Nesset's cut is getting worse.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawler.
Nesset misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesset avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Nesset prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Nesset misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nesset softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nesset goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Nesset breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nesset throws out a powerful jab.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nesset misses with a shot to the body
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnfinn Nesset's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Crawler throws a nice looking combination but Nesset bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nesset swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nesset bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Nesset slips the punch.
Nesset swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nesset.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset throws a series of punches but Crawler avoids them all with ease.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Nesset pushes him away.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nesset swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nesset is looking to counter punch.
Crawler thuds his right hand into Nesset's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Nesset is rocked!#T1#
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Oh Nesset is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nesset.
Nesset seems to have got his legs back now.
Nesset takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crawler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nesset throws a poor cross that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Nesset moves out of range as Crawler strikes.
Nesset keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawler.
Nesset is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Good exchange - Crawler coming out on top.
Nesset thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
Crawler throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nesset throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler lands a nice hook to Nesset's body. Nesset takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler swings for the body but Nesset moves out of range. #T3##KD2#
Crawler cracks Nesset with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crawler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nesset to stand back up!
Night Crawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nesset is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Crawler throws a nice looking combination but Nesset bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawler misses with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesset takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
Arnfinn Nesset's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Nesset's shoulder, as Nesset tries to avoid the shot.
Nesset gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Crawler tries to clinch but Nesset is having none of it.
Crawler dodges the punch combination from Nesset.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnfinn Nesset's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nesset takes a swing at Crawler's ribcage but misses.
Crawler misses with an uppercut.
Crawler tries to clinch but Nesset moves away
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
Nesset takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nesset rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawler throws a hook but Nesset blocks it.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawler tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Nesset misses the target.
Crawler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nesset counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Crawler is rocked!
Nesset tries to move into range but Crawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nesset takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crawler throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nesset slips a jab and a cross from Crawler.
Crawler takes a swing at Nesset's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nesset misses the target.
Crawler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nesset manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Crawler misses its intended target.
Nesset is looking to counter punch.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Nesset swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawler.
A slow jab from Nesset misses its intended target. #T3#
Crawler throws an off balance right hand
and Nesset counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Nesset finish him?
Crawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
Crawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Nesset staying out of range there.
Crawler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawler swings widly with a right hand
and Nesset counters with a crisp right that sends Crawler to the canvas! Nesset follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnfinn Nesset!
Arnfinn Nesset is the new featherweight champion!
Arnfinn Nesset decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: FARTMMA 91
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawler's head backwards.
Crawler walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gabriel Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Crawler tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crawler wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
As Crawler backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Crawler manages to avoid it all.
Gracie throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Crawler is looking to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch.
Crawler takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie cracks Crawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawler lands a jab to the head.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie works Crawler's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Crawler moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow. #BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Crawler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crawler scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie cracks Crawler with a good jab.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Crawler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie working aggressively here. #T3#
A short uppercut from Crawler.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Night Crawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Crawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crawler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Crawler misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie wants to clinch but Crawler slips to the side
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawler pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie stands and throws Crawler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Crawler misses with a looping left.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Crawler is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawler connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL#
Crawler moves into the clinch.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crawler.
Gracie gets through Crawler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Night Crawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crawler.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Crawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Crawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crawler misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow. #BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Crawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crawler keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawler is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Crawler clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Gabriel Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
A right hook to the body lands for Crawler. #T3#
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Crawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Gabriel Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crawler.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Crawler digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. #T4#
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Crawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Night Crawler!
Night Crawler retains his featherweight title!

Event: FARTMMA 85
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Georgiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawler's coach down at Team Alpha Midget was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crawler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A low kick from Georgiev misses
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Georgiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Georgiev.
Crawler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Georgiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crawler throws the left hand but Georgiev avoids the punch easily.
Georgiev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crawler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Georgiev throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Crawler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Georgiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Georgiev is trying to maintain a safe position but Crawler gets an underhook and turns Georgiev into the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev is trying to pull guard but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Georgiev controls his hands. #T1#
Crawler lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Crawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crawler.
Crawler has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Georgiev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Georgiev takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Georgiev.
A short right from Crawler on the inside. #TD#
Georgiev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Georgiev being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler is continuing to stall.
Crawler trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom.
Crawler is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Georgiev is looking for a triangle but Crawler pushes his legs off easily.
Crawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Night Crawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crawler is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Georgiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Georgiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Georgiev misses
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Georgiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Georgiev throws a push kick but Crawler slaps the foot to one side.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Georgiev pushes him away.
Crawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Crawler tries to sprawl but Georgiev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crawler is looking to control Georgiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawler avoid being mounted?
Georgiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crawler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Georgiev.
Georgiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crawler trying to hold on to Georgiev's head to control him but Georgiev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Night Crawler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Georgiev throws a low kick but Crawler moves out of range easily.
Georgiev misses with a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Prohor Georgiev is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Georgiev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crawler is trying to defend but Georgiev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crawler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Georgiev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler trying to hold on to Georgiev's head to control him but Georgiev postures up. #SUB2#
Crawler actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Georgiev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Crawler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crawler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Georgiev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crawler is just riding it out for now. Georgiev eventually gives up the hold.
Crawler wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crawler is trying to control but Georgiev passes into side control!
Prohor Georgiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georgiev working away.
Crawler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Georgiev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Crawler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Crawler looking for submissions off his back.
Crawler trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Crawler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Georgiev is looking for a kimura but Crawler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Georgiev to get the leverage.
Crawler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch but Georgiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Georgiev throws a leg kick but Crawler moved away.
Crawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Georgiev connects with a crisp jab.
Georgiev thuds his right hand into Crawler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Georgiev lands a nice shot that snaps Crawler's head back. #T4#
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgiev walks into a straight right hand from Crawler.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Georgiev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Georgiev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crawler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Georgiev is in Crawler's guard.
Crawler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crawler seems keen to control Georgiev's posture.
Georgiev throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Georgiev is in close to Crawler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prohor Georgiev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Georgiev throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Georgiev fails with the takedown.
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Georgiev.
Georgiev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Night Crawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Georgiev avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Georgiev's brow.
Georgiev prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Georgiev misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Georgiev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prohor Georgiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Georgiev breaks from the clinch.
Georgiev thows a leg kick but Crawler checks it
and Georgiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Crawler misses with a hook. Georgiev ducked under it nicely.
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a straight right. Georgiev didn't see that one coming.
Georgiev throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Crawler misses with a hook.#T2#
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiev moves away.
Georgiev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crawler throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Georgiev tenderised Crawler's leg. Crawler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Georgiev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawler has time to react.
Crawler tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Georgiev.
Crawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgiev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick from Georgiev.
Crawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Georgiev can pounce on him.
Crawler throws a hook but Georgiev avoids it easily.#T3#
Georgiev throws a leg kick
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler avoids the body shot from Georgiev.
A punch lands to the side of Georgiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Georgiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Georgiev.
Georgiev lands a right hook to the body.
Georgiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Crawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Georgiev throws a leg kick but Crawler sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Georgiev throws a big shot that misses.
Crawler swings for the body but Georgiev moves out of range.
Crawler misses with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Georgiev.
Crawler throws a big shot that misses.
Georgiev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georgiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Crawler throws out a loose jab but Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looks like Georgiev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good standup being displayed there by Georgiev as he connects with a hook.
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!
Georgiev misses with a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Crawler blocks the leg kick.
Crawler tries to counter with a clinch but Georgiev shakes him off and moves away.
Crawler sizes up Georgiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Crawler lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Georgiev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Crawler dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!
Night Crawler is the new featherweight champion!
Prohor Georgiev was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back motherfuckers! '.

Event: FARTMMA 80:
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Crawler misses with a body shot
enabling Heimo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksi Heimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimo misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heimo misses with a wild combination.
Heimo misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
A jab from Crawler misses.
Nice defenses there by Heimo.
Heimo misses with a left hand
and Crawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimo thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heimo connects with a right hand. Crawler shakes it off.
Heimo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawler cracks Heimo with a good jab.#T1#
Heimo tests Crawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heimo manages to circle out of the way.
Crawler looks to land a combination. Heimo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Heimo scores with a nice right hand.
Crawler avoids the head kick by Heimo.
Heimo moves away from the strike by Crawler.
Crawler lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Heimo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Crawler dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: FARTMMA 74
Date: Dec 04, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dacre closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dacre jumps guard and drags Crawler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crawler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dacre 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.
Crawler sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Dacre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crawler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crawler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler trying to control but Dacre is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dacre seems keen to control Crawler's posture.
Crawler content to stall in guard here.
Dacre is pulling down on Crawler's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dacre gets a clinch.
Crawler is stalling here.
Crawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Dacre breaks the clinch. #T2#
Dacre just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Crawler moves into the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Claude Dacre has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Dacre gets control of Crawler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dacre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crawler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dacre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crawler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crawler continues to stall.#SUB2#
Dacre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Crawler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Dacre looking for a guillotine here but Crawler defends easily.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawler controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crawler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawler tries to clinch up but Dacre circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Dacre rushes Crawler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dacre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dacre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawler walks away with a smile on his face. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Dacre in a clinch. #TD2#
Dacre jumps guard and drags Crawler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawler 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.
Crawler trying to control but Dacre is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claude Dacre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Crawler forces Dacre back against the cage and clinches.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawler.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawler to keep the fight standing.
Dacre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dacre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Night Crawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Dacre takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Dacre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Dacre jumps guard but Crawler stands there with Dacre around his waist. Dacre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action. #T1#
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Dacre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Dacre in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a left to the head.
Dacre tries to pull guard but Crawler won't allow it.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Crawler - that landed with a thud.
Crawler tries to work over Dacre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Night Crawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Dacre jumps guard and drags Crawler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dacre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dacre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crawler stays in close to Dacre's body and controls the position.
Crawler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dacre is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Crawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crawler prevents Dacre from getting back to his feet.
Crawler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dacre looking for a sweep. Not yet Dacre, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dacre tries to counter with a clinch but Crawler shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Crawler closes the distance and clinches.
Dacre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Crawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Dacre 's eye. #T3#
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Dacre fails to pull guard.
Crawler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dacre's brow.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dacre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Dacre pulls Crawler into guard.
Crawler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More hug and hope from Crawler.
Crawler tries to free his leg and advance position but Dacre is retaining full guard.
Crawler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crawler won't allow Dacre to sweep him here. #T4#
Crawler wants to control from the top but Dacre keeps moving.
Dacre is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dacre misses with a takedown attempt - Crawler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crawler wants to clinch up but Dacre keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Dacre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dacre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawler blocks a jab.
Crawler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dacre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dacre goes for a double leg but Crawler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crawler continues to drive forward.
As Dacre tries to get set, Crawler tries to push him back and clinch up but Dacre manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dacre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Dacre tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crawler moves in looking to clinch but Dacre pushes him off.
Crawler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dacre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crawler doesn't manage to clinch there - Dacre circles away. #CL#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Dacre in a clinch.
Crawler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Crawler.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but Crawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crawler scores with a shot to the side of Dacre's head.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dacre takes an elbow to the forehead.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crawler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD2#
Dacre pulls Crawler into guard.
Dacre keeping full guard, as Crawler tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dacre keeping moving, preventing Crawler from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Dacre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crawler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crawler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crawler content to stall in guard here.
Crawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#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.
Crawler wants to pass the guard but Dacre is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Crawler rushes Dacre and presses him up against the cage.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dacre jumps guard but Crawler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawler trying to stall but Dacre improves his position.
Crawler tries a body shot but Dacre blocks it.
Crawler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but Crawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Night Crawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Still in the clinch, Crawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Dacre in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Dacre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dacre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawler walks away with a smile on his face. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crawler tries to clinch but Dacre is having none of it. #CL2#
Dacre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawler tries to throw a body punch but Dacre avoids it by throwing Crawler back against the cage.
Crawler just leaning against Dacre, taking a breather.
Dacre tries to pull guard but Crawler won't allow it.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crawler leaning against his opponent.
Crawler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Crawler for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Crawler holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Dacre pulls guard successfully.
Claude Dacre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crawler trying to control but Dacre is working from the bottom.
Dacre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawler controls the pace.#T4#
Crawler trying to control but Dacre is working from the bottom.
Crawler advances position into side control!
Crawler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dacre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawler 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Crawler!
Claude Dacre spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: FARTMMA 67
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Crawler moves into range and clinches up with Harper.
A short right from Harper.
A head punch on the inside from Harper fails to land.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Harper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crawler has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crawler wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crawler's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Harper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Harper sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crawler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crawler is not content to let Harper control the position.
Still in half guard, Harper seems content to control.
Crawler is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawler is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawler avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawler is not content to let Harper control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crawler trying to hold on to Harper's head to control him but Harper postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Crawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Harper blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Crawler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper blocking some punches.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
Harper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crawler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Crawler. #TD2#
Harper lands a takedown into guard.
Harper works over Crawler with some ground and pound from guard.
Harper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crawler trying to keep a closed guard but Harper is proving a slippery customer.
Crawler looking to control but Harper passes into half guard. #T4#
Crawler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harper is working away from the top position though.
Harper looks to land a strike but Crawler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Harper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harper is fighting to break Crawler's control of his arms but Crawler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harper circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crawler looking to control.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crawler looking to control.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harper working away.#SUB2#
Harper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crawler has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Harper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crawler can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Harper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crawler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crawler keeping his opponent close.
Harper has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crawler tries to lock up and control but Harper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Harper prevents Crawler from getting the reversal.
Harper with a couple of short strikes.
Harper throws some wild stikes that Crawler manages to avoid easily.
BOOM! Harper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Harper connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crawler tries to lock up and control but Harper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harper 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. #SUB2#
Harper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crawler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miguel Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper trying to control the position but Crawler is working away. #T3#
Harper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Crawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harper fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Harper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crawler keeps Harper under control for a moment.
Crawler is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Harper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crawler is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it.
Harper is looking to take a break and control but Crawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harper working the body and head with strikes.
Crawler tries to buck Harper off but Harper is having none of it.
Harper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crawler's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crawler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper throws a strike aimed at the side of Crawler's head but Crawler avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD2#
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crawler is pulling down on Harper's head to control his posture.
Crawler is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper advances position into side control!
Crawler wants to control but Harper postures up.
Harper with the ground and pound but Crawler regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawler defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Crawler trying to control here.
Crawler is looking to improve his position.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crawler is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harper trying to control the action but Crawler is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Crawler's temple.
Crawler trying to control but Harper postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Crawler's temple.
Crawler trying to control from the bottom.
Harper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crawler's head.
Crawler wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Crawler is not content to let Harper control the position.#SUB2#
Harper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crawler defending well though. #SUB2#
Harper has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crawler defend it? Harper steps over the head and cranks it - Crawler is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Harper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Harper! Miguel Harper retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Miguel Harper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FARTMMA 62
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Dacre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawler tries to avoid it but Dacre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawler to the ground. Crawler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dacre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dacre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Dacre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dacre dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dacre.
No joy there for Crawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Crawler with a hook.
Crawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Crawler clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawler to keep the fight standing.
Crawler digs a right hand into Dacre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dacre's gas tank.
Crawler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but Crawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dacre jumps guard but Crawler stands there with Dacre around his waist. Dacre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crawler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Dacre blocks the elbow strike.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Dacre controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawler.
Crawler digs a right hand underneath Dacre's ribcage. Dacre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dacre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dacre fails to pull guard.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawler has Dacre pushed against the cage.
Dacre jumps guard but Crawler stands there with Dacre around his waist. Dacre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawler smiles and moves away.
Crawler misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Dacre has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Crawler counters by clinching up.
Dacre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dacre's brow.
Crawler lands a left hand.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Dacre 's eye.
Dacre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dacre takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dacre's elbow.
Crawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler. #CUT2#
It looks like Claude Dacre has been cut.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler taking a breather.
Crawler misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Dacre successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Dacre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dacre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Crawler closes the distance and clinches.
Crawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Dacre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawler lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dacre jumps guard.
Crawler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dacre is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dacre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dacre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawler controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Crawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dacre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawler controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dacre working for a triangle but Crawler defends it easily.
Crawler advances to half guard. #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.
Crawler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crawler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dacre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dacre pushes Crawler off looking to stand but Crawler dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Dacre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawler pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dacre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crawler controlling the action here.#SUB#
Dacre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dacre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawler pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Dacre actively working from the bottom here.
Crawler controlling the action here.
Crawler is looking to advance position but Dacre won't allow it. #SUB#
Dacre looking for submissions off his back.
Crawler is keen to just control but Dacre is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dacre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawler pulls his head out easily.
Crawler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dacre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dacre actively working from the bottom here.
Crawler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Dacre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dacre wants to improve his position but Crawler is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Claude Dacre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dacre shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawler tries to sprawl out of it but Dacre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dacre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Dacre feinted with a counter takedown.
Dacre shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawler tries to sprawl out of it but Dacre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Dacre fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dacre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dacre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crawler sprawls well. Crawler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet.
Claude Dacre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Crawler finds it's way through Dacre's defenses.
Dacre dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dacre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawler throws out the jab.
Dacre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dacre misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Crawler counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Crawler.
Dacre prevents a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler misses with the head strike. #T3#
Crawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dacre's elbow.
Crawler is pushing Dacre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dacre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawler smiles and moves away.
Night Crawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dacre dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Night Crawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dacre staying out of range there.#T4#
Dacre moves away from the strike by Crawler.
Crawler jabs at Dacre's body.
Dacre misses with a jab to the body
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Dacre misses
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler lands a nice shot that snaps Dacre's head back. #ROC2#
Dacre is rocked!
Dacre tries for a takedown but Crawler circles away easily
and Crawler counters with a crisp right that sends Dacre to the canvas! Crawler follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!
Claude Dacre spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.

Event: FARTMMA 56
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perez staying out of range there.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Crawler misses.
Perez is looking for a counter combo.
Good exchange - Crawler coming out on top.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crawler has knocked Perez down with a huge combo! Crawler steps away and waves a wobbly Perez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Crawler.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawler.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Crawler.
Perez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawler after a bit of a struggle.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
Crawler lands a body punch.
Perez is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawler pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Perez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Crawler.
Perez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawler after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
Crawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Crawler.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Perez fails to pull guard.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye.
Perez tries to pull guard but Crawler won't allow it.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Perez fails to land.
Crawler lands a body punch.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Perez is trying to drag Crawler to the mat but Crawler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez wants a takedown.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perez tries to break free but Crawler pushes him back against the cage.
Crawler stalling against the cage.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Crawler - that landed with a thud.
Crawler is pressed up against the cage. Perez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawler down to the mat. Crawler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Crawler.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4##CL2#
Crawler closes the distance and clinches.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crawler tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Crawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perez.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler blocks an uppercut.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Perez can't get the takedown.
Perez lands with a light punch inside.
Crawler works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler 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#
Crawler misses with a combination
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Crawler.
Crawler throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Crawler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Night Crawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawler.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Crawler does no damage.
Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crawler has knocked Perez down with a huge combo! Crawler steps away and waves a wobbly Perez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler drops Perez with a big left hand! Perez is injured, injured bad! Crawler jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Nesset throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nesset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nesset misses with a series of wild punches.
Nesset moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nesset.
Nesset is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawler.
Crawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crawler throws a series of punches but Nesset moves out of range. #T1#
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Nesset throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawler.
Nesset let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Crawler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nesset has time to react.
Nesset throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.
Crawler is looking for a counter combo.
Crawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nesset lands a jab-cross combination.
Crawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.#T2#
A shot to the body from Nesset misses
and Nesset takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Nesset.
As Nesset tries to get set, Crawler tries to push him back and clinch up but Nesset manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Nesset's shoulder, as Nesset tries to avoid the shot.
Crawler with a nice cross.
Nesset throws a series of punches but Crawler avoids them all with ease.
Nesset misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range. #T3#
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Crawler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nesset walks into a jab.
Nesset throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nesset throws a combination that misses
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Nesset is rocked!
Nesset misses with a hook. Crawler ducked under it nicely.
Nesset lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crawler misses with a double jab.
Nesset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crawler with a body shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset throws a series of punches but Crawler moves out of range.
Nesset throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesset swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Crawler saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnfinn Nesset dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nesset swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nesset takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nesset throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nesset is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
A right-left combo lands from Nesset.
Nesset seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Nesset misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nesset. That snapped Crawler's head back.
Crawler misses with a left hand
and Nesset counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nesset throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nesset thinking.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Nesset. #T1#
Crawler thuds his right hand into Nesset's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nesset throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Nesset looks to move away, Crawler throws a big counter combo but Nesset just gets out of the way.
Nesset swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arnfinn Nesset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nesset throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
Crawler looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawler.
As Nesset tries to get set, Crawler tries to push him back and clinch up but Nesset manages to avoid the attempt.
A combination from Nesset does no damage. #T2#
Nesset throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Nesset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawler moves away.
Crawler slips a jab from Nesset.
Crawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nesset drops his hands momentarily and Crawler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesset throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler lands a really nice looking cross but Nesset seems unphased. #T3#
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset misses the jab.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Crawler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset connects with a body shot that sends Crawler's belly button to the back.
Nesset works the jab nicely.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nesset manages to circle out of the way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crawler throws a lazy right hand but Nesset sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Nesset misses.
Crawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nesset manages to circle out of the way.
Nesset moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Crawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nesset misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnfinn Nesset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nesset misses with a hook #CL#
and Crawler moves into the clinch.
Nesset tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Nesset avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Nesset misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawler tries to work over Nesset's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nesset makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nesset presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Nesset works on Crawler's body with a couple of short punches.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler lands a shot to the body.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Nesset.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nesset.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Nesset lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nesset wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Crawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nesset blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nesset blocking some punches.
Nesset doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nesset throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Night Crawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nesset is trying to break the clinch but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nesset takes an elbow to the temple.
Nesset misses with a body punch.
Nesset misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nesset misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Nesset.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crawler misses with the head strike.
Crawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nesset wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nesset pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nesset looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler is looking to counter the offense by Nesset and move into the clinch.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nesset.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Nesset's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nesset fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nesset with a jab.
Nesset misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawler counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nesset moves away.
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Nesset throws the left hand but Crawler avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawler. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Crawler counters by clinching up.
Crawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nesset misses with a body punch.
Crawler scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crawler.
Nesset misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesset tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Nesset.
Crawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Nesset is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Crawler.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nesset's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nesset's elbow.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nesset avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Nesset blocks a body shot from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nesset tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawler's elbow.
Nesset misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Nesset.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler is leaning against Nesset and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nesset tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Nesset 's eye.
Nesset can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Arnfinn Nesset is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawler misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nesset 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnfinn Nesset!
A relieved looking Arnfinn Nesset thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FARTMMA 40
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Crawler scores with a shot to the body.
One moves forwards but Crawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
One tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawler defends well and One ends up having to push Crawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crawler tests One's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One.
Crawler moves in looking to clinch but One pushes him off.#TD2#
One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crawler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawler struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
One looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crawler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
One trying to control the action but Crawler is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
One thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crawler is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
One is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crawler's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Crawler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
One tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no One has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.#SUB2#
One is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crawler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crawler is trying to improve his position.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One throws an elbow but Crawler slips to the side and avoids it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw One working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
One cracks Crawler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Crawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
One misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
One sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crawler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
One trying to control the position but Crawler is working away.
One happy to just control the position for now.
One is looking to take a break and control but Crawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crawler is trying to control One's posture but One avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crawler keeps working. #SUB2#
One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crawler wants to control but One postures up.
Crawler stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2#
One thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One trying to control the action but Crawler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New Breed One dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Crawler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawler circles away.
Crawler connects with a single shot there.
Crawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Crawler gets a clinch.
One blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
One fails to pull guard.
Night Crawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
Crawler lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
One has Crawler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. One pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crawler tumbling to the mat - One dives into Crawler's guard.
Crawler pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
One looking to pass the guard.
Crawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Crawler seems keen to control One's posture.
One works over Crawler with some ground and pound from guard.
Crawler is trying to control the position but One postures up. #SUB2#
One drops back looking for a leg! Crawler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawler manages to kick One off! One jumps back into Crawler's guard.
Crawler controls One momentarily but One frees himself.
One wants to control from the top but Crawler keeps moving.
Crawler pulls One in close to his closed guard and prevents One from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crawler controls One momentarily but One frees himself. #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.
Crawler keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
One drops back looking for a leg! Crawler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawler manages to kick One off! One jumps back into Crawler's guard. #SUB#
Crawler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawler defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from Crawler.
Crawler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps One's head backwards.
Crawler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
One tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawler defends well and One ends up having to push Crawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
One ducks right into an uppercut from Crawler.
Crawler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck One on the side of the head.
Crawler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
One tries to move into range but Crawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crawler connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
One is rocked!
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawler sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?#CL#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged One in a clinch.
One is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler cracks One with a nice body shot.
Crawler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crawler lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler lands with a right to the head.
Crawler is trying to maintain a safe position but One gets an underhook and turns Crawler into the cage.
One seems to have recovered his senses.
One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawler to keep the fight standing.
One fails to pull guard.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped One in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through One's defenses.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler cracks One with a nice body shot.
Night Crawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crawler scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
One is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawler to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
One manages to pull guard.
One is breathing heavily.
Crawler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Crawler.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
Crawler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
One keeps the fight on the outside.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
One tries for a takedown but Crawler circles away easily
and Crawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawler lands a glancing blow to the side of One's head.
Decent striking displayed by Crawler there.
One will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Night Crawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New Breed One.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawler defends it nicely.
Jab from Crawler.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from One.
Crawler scores with a nice head shot.
Crawler drops One with a big left hand! One is injured, injured bad! Crawler jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Night Crawler!

Event: FARTMMA 34
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Crawler is looking to clinch but Jofre is avoiding it.
Crawler lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Jofre forces Crawler back against the cage and clinches.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawler tries a body shot but Jofre blocks it.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Ramon Jofre has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Crawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
Jofre has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Crawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Jofre.
Jofre misses with some punches.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jofre controls his hands.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
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!
Jofre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands a right hand. #T1#
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
Jofre blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jofre digs a right hand into Crawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawler's gas tank.
Jofre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jofre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Crawler looking to stall.
Crawler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jofre cracks Crawler with a nice body shot.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler tries a body shot but Jofre blocks it.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jofre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Jofre lands an uppercut.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jofre digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jofre lands an uppercut.
Crawler misses with a punch on the inside.
Crawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawler is trying to stall.
Jofre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jofre.
A short body shot lands from Jofre as the two fighters clinch.
Jofre pushes Crawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jofre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jofre lands a right hand.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Jofre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Jofre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Jofre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
Jofre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jofre.
Still in the clinch, Jofre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Jofre can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Jofre has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Jofre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jofre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre scores with a hook to the body.
Jofre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jofre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Jofre lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jofre.#T4#
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jofre.
Jofre tries to throw a body punch but Crawler avoids it by throwing Jofre back against the cage.
Jofre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre lands with a right to the head.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jofre can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Jofre lands a body punch.
Crawler blocks a body shot from Jofre.
Crawler throws a head punch that misses.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jofre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre lands a right hand.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Jofre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Jofre's cut.
That's time! Crawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jofre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Jofre's head. #CL2#
Jofre rushes Crawler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Nice body punch from Crawler - that landed with a thud.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jofre as Crawler tries to tie him up.
Jofre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jofre lands a body shot.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Crawler just leaning against Jofre, taking a breather.
Crawler tries to work over Jofre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jofre cracks Crawler with a nice body shot.
Jofre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jofre lands a nice uppercut.
Ramon Jofre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Jofre leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Jofre digs a right hand underneath Crawler's ribcage. Crawler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre misses with the head strike.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jofre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jofre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jofre struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawler controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Jofre.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jofre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawler looking to slow down the pace here.
Jofre tries to work over Crawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jofre lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Jofre avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Jofre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jofre misses with a punch to the body.
Jofre lands a nice shot to the body.
Jofre has Crawler pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Jofre misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jofre's brow.
Jofre lands a left hand.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
Jofre lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Jofre.
Jofre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jofre avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.#T3#
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jofre controls his hands.
Jofre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawlers head.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jofre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jofre fails to land.
Jofre throws a head punch that misses.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Jofre. #BC2#
Jofre breaks from the clinch.
Jofre misses with an uppercut
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jofre. Crawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jofre lands a nice shot that snaps Crawler's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jofre.
Crawler lands a nice shot that snaps Jofre's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jofre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crawler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Jofre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jofre can't find room to land a body shot as Crawler controls the action.
Jofre goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Jofre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jofre backwards.
A short left from Jofre.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Jofre shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Ramon Jofre's cut even more.
Jofre lands with a right to the head.
Jofre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Jofre lands a nice uppercut.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jofre takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jofre's brow.
Crawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jofre controls his hands.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jofre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jofre lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jofre's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ramon Jofre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ramon Jofre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jofre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jofre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jofre blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
Jofre scores with a shot to the side of Crawler's head.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Jofre shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawler.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre misses with a body punch.
Jofre digs a right hand into Crawler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawler's gas tank.
Crawler stalling in the clinch but Jofre improves position.
Crawler prevents a body shot from Jofre.
Jofre blocks a body shot from Crawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawler digs a right hand underneath Jofre's ribcage. Jofre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jofre presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crawler stalling in the clinch but Jofre improves position.
Jofre lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jofre throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jofre.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jofre.
Jofre blocks the elbow strike.
Jofre avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jofre.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple.
Jofre lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jofre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawler prevents it.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jofre.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jofre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jofre tries a body shot but Crawler blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Jofre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jofre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jofre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Jofre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jofre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jofre.
Jofre is working Crawler over against the cage.
Jofre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crawler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jofre is leaning against Crawler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jofre.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Jofre in his tracks for a moment.
Jofre misses with a punch to the body.
Jofre wants to break free but Crawler has control.
Jofre goes for a takedown attempt but Crawler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jofre misses with a hook
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jofre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawler.#CL2#
Jofre clinches up with Crawler and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramon Jofre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Jofre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jofre as Crawler tries to tie him up.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Jofre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawler backwards.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Crawler lands an elbow just above Jofre 's eye.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Jofre dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jofre takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Ramon Jofre's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jofre's elbow.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Jofre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jofre.
Jofre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Night Crawler.
I think Jofre 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: FARTMMA 28
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1##CL#
Crawler moves into the clinch.
Schrute takes an elbow to the temple.
Schrute blocks the elbow strike.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Schrute leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Schrute shrugs off.
Schrute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Schrute 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Crawler.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Schrute throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Schrute has had enough of the clinch but Crawler keeps him there for the moment.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Schrute working aggressively here.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Schrute blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schrute's defenses.
Schrute misses with some punches.
Schrute takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Crawler. #T2#
Schrute blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schrute's brow.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Schrute 's eye.
Crawler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Schrute blocks the elbow strike.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawler. #T3#
Crawler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schrute up against the cage.
Schrute avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schrute's brow.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Schrute 's eye.
Schrute avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Schrute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Schrute takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Schrute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schrute takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Schrute leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schrute's brow.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schrute takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schrute with a jab.
Schrute scores with a nice strike.
Crawler needs to keep his hands up - Schrute had a free shot at his head there.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Schrute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawler manages to avoid it.#CL#
Crawler moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawler leaning against his opponent.
Crawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schrute avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Schrute blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crawler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schrute's brow.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Schrute leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Night Crawler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crawler is pushing Schrute up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crawler has Schrute pressed against the cage, preventing Schrute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schrute can do to turn this around?
Schrute swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schrute's brow.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Crawler fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Schrute takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler slowing the pace effectively.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls for Crawler to work.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schrute throws a head punch that misses.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schrute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Schrute leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Schrute blocks the elbow strike.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Schrute avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schrute fails to land.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schrute's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawler throws an elbow but misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Schrute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schrute's defenses.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crawler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schrute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Schrute misses the target.
Schrute slips a straight right by Crawler.
Crawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schrute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schrute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schrute connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawler momentarily.
Schrute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dwight Schrute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schrute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Crawler.
Crawler fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Crawler scores with a hook.
Schrute throws a body punch but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schrute.
Schrute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schrute on the side of the head.
Schrute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Crawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schrute throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Schrute misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Schrute throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Crawler rushes Schrute and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crawler.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Schrute avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schrute's defenses.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Schrute shrugs off.
Crawler misses with an elbow strike.
Schrute has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schrute dodges an elbow strike from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler throws an elbow that misses.
Schrute blocks an elbow strike.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schrute's defenses.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schrute. #T3#
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Schrute in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schrute scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schrute misses with the head strike.
Schrute swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawler is pushing Schrute up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crawler throws an elbow but it misses.
Schrute takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schrute misses with the head strike.
Dwight Schrute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler stalling the fight.
Schrute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schrute misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler has Schrute pressed against the cage.
Crawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Schrute 's eye.
Schrute takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schrute avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Night Crawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schrute misses with some punches.
Schrute working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawler, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Crawler!
Dwight Schrute was interviewed post fight and said 'Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, "Would an idiot do that?" And if they would, I do not do that thing.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Coronado in a clinch.
Coronado working hard to break the clinch.
Crawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coronado tries to break the clinch but Crawler is controlling the position.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coronado is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawler just leaning against Coronado, taking a breather.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Coronado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Coronado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coronado is trying to break the clinch but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye. #T1#
Coronado tries to break the clinch but Crawler is controlling the position.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coronado's efforts to push away.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch but Crawler keeps him there for the moment.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Coronado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coronado wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawler won't allow it.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler keeps control of Coronado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coronado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coronado blocks an uppercut.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Coronado is trying to break the clinch but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Coronado is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Coronado is trying to break free.#T3#
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Coronado can't break the clinch.
Coronado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler is looking to control Coronado's arms but Coronado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crawler has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawler.
Coronado can't break the clinch.
Coronado is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch but Crawler keeps him there for the moment.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Coronado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off. #T4#
Coronado has had enough of the clinch but Crawler keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coronado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Coronado tries to break free but Crawler pushes him back against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Coronado tries to break free but Crawler pushes him back against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler wants to stall.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Coronado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coronado's efforts to push away.
Coronado is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coronado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Coronado. No joy for Crawler on that attempt.
Crawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coronado swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Crawler rushes Coronado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coronado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Coronado tries to break the clinch but Crawler is controlling the position.
Crawler keeps control of Coronado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler trying to control the position but instead, Coronado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crawler into the cage.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Coronado wants to break free but Crawler has control.
Night Crawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Coronado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coronado is trying to break the clinch but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Coronado can't break the clinch.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye. #T2#
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coronado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coronado wants to break free but Crawler has control.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Coronado is trying to force a seperation but Crawler has the dominant position.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crawler stalling in the clinch but Coronado improves position.
Crawler keeps control of Coronado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler is trying to stall.
Coronado is trying to break free.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Crawler is looking to control Coronado's arms but Coronado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crawler has his back to the cage.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Crawler stalling in the clinch but Coronado improves position.
Crawler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crawler keeps control of Coronado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coronado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawler misses with a punch on the inside.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coronado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coronado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coronado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coronado tries to break the clinch but Crawler is controlling the position.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coronado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Coronado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Coronado can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler has Coronado pressed against the cage.
Coronado wants to break free but Crawler has control.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch but Crawler keeps him there for the moment.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Crawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coronado's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Coronado tries to circle away but Crawler has him pinned against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Coronado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Crawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coronado is trying to push Crawler away but Crawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
Coronado can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coronado can't break the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Coronado is looking to break free of the clinch but Crawler has double underhooks.
Coronado wants to break free but Crawler has control.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coronado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler keeps control of Coronado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coronado tries to circle away but Crawler has him pinned against the cage.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Coronado is trying to break the clinch but Crawler has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Coronado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Coronado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawler is trying to stall.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Coronado is trying to break free.
Coronado letting Crawler take a breather here.
Crawler trying to stall but Coronado improves his position.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
Coronado can't break the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
Coronado takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Coronado is trying to force a seperation but Crawler has the dominant position.
Crawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coronado's efforts to push away.
Coronado is trying to break free.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crawler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler is trying to stall.
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Coronado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawler has him pressed against the cage.
Crawler avoiding damage.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Coronado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye. #T3#
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crawler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coronado's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
A frustrated look appears on Coronado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.
Crawler lands a nice elbow.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler prevents Coronado from breaking the clinch.
Crawler lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawler.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler lands an elbow that stopped Coronado in his tracks for a moment.
Crawler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crawler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Crawler keeps control of Coronado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coronado has had enough of the clinch but Crawler keeps him there for the moment.
Coronado is trying to break the clinch but Crawler has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Coronado wants to break free but Crawler has control.
Crawler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coronado wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawler won't allow it.
Coronado working hard to break the clinch.
Crawler prevents Coronado from breaking the clinch.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
Coronado tries to circle away but Crawler has him pinned against the cage.
Crawler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coronado's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Crawler.
Crawler lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coronado tries to break the clinch but Crawler is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Crawler.
Coronado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler lands an elbow inside that Coronado shrugs off.
Juan Coronado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Night Crawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawler lands an elbow just above Coronado 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Crawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crawler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Night Crawler!

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