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Event:
Madness 38 Haba vs Robinson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1# Crusher works Boaler's body with a nice hook.#TD# Crusher drives through with a takedown into Boaler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Boaler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crusher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boaler is tightening it up a little... Crusher has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Crusher reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Crusher taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boaler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Boaler! Tom Boaler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Glue Factory, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Bot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crusher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bot scrambles back to his feet. Crusher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. Crusher misses with a straight right. As Crusher backs off Bot throws a huge counter combo but Crusher manages to avoid it all. Bot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crusher. Despite the aggression on Bot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bot avoids the body shot from Crusher.
A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target. Bot looks like he wants to counter punch here. Crusher 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crusher throws a big shot that misses. Crusher tries to bum rush Bot with a series of wild strikes but Bot uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Crusher. #T1# Bot gets back to half guard. Crusher trying to pass the guard but Bot defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bot's head. #SUB2# Bot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crusher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Crusher is pressing down on Bot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bot is holding on for now. #SUB2# Bot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crusher pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Bot looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Crusher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Crusher working over Bot with some ground and pound. Bot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Crusher prevents Bot from improving his position.#SUB2# Bot looking for submissions off his back. Crusher sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2# Bot is looking for a triangle but Crusher pushes his legs off easily.
Crusher's corner is telling him to maintain position. Crusher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Bot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Crusher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Crusher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Bot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Bot blocks nicely. #T4# Crusher's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Bot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.#SUB2# Bot looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Crusher is defending well. Bot quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Crusher has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bot celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Croc Bot!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1# Pardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pardo misses with a hook
and Crusher counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Pardo badly! Crusher follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Pardo out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Crusher finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2020 |
#R1# Chaos moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. Crusher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaos. Chaos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Crusher looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chaos lands with a good body shot. Crusher looks winded! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chaos. Chaos looks to throw the jab but Crusher is out of range. Brutus Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chaos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Chaos misses with a straight right. Crusher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crusher scrambles back to his feet. Chaos throws a series of punches but Crusher avoids them all with ease. Despite the aggression on Crusher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Crusher misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chaos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher. Despite the aggression on Crusher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chaos lands a right hook to the body.
Chaos scores with a nice head shot.#CUT# That has opened up Psycho Crusher's cut even more. Crusher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crusher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1# A combination from Chaos does no damage. Chaos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Chaos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Chaos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT# The cut above Psycho Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD# Chaos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crusher sprawling to the canvas! Crusher rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chaos finish him?!
#ROC# Crusher is rocked! I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Chaos has cracked Crusher with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Chaos lands another huge swinging hook and Crusher tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Crusher, before Chaos can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brutus Chaos!
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Event:
ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# Baba scores with a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. A cross from Baba lands. A punch lands to the side of Crusher 's head but he takes it in his stride. Baba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Baba throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2# Psycho Crusher's cut is getting worse. Crusher misses with a hook. Baba jabs Crusher to the body, keeping him at a distance. Baba connects with a crisp jab. Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crusher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Baba has Crusher up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Baba is working Crusher over against the cage. Crusher is breathing heavily. A short uppercut from Baba. #CUT2# Psycho Crusher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A short left from Baba. Baba scores with a shot to the side of Crusher's head. #T1# Baba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crushers head. Baba lands a left hand.
#ROC2# Crusher is rocked!#CUT2# Jeez, Psycho Crusher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Baba creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Crusher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Crusher drops to his knees and Baba pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Kessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range. Kessler connects with a body shot that sends Crusher's belly button to the back. Kessler throws a body shot but no joy. Kessler throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range. It looked like Crusher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kessler throws a sloppy body shot
and Crusher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kessler lands a right hook to the body.
Kessler misses with a body punch
#KD# and Crusher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kessler! Crusher lets Kessler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT# It looks like Lucien Kessler has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crusher throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kessler walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Crusher! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1# Chaos throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Brutus Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Crusher cracks Chaos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crusher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chaos to stand back up!#ROC2# Chaos is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Brutus Chaos has been cut. Crusher misses with a looping right. Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away. Crusher looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good shot there by Chaos. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big left from Crusher misses. Crusher throws a hook but Chaos blocks it. A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target. Crusher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD# Chaos drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# Crusher manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Crusher tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Chaos manages to break the clinch.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but Crusher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Crusher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chaos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Crusher throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Chaos moves out of range of the strikes. Crusher throws a series of punches but Chaos moves out of range. Chaos missing with a left hand there. Crusher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crusher throws a counter combo. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crusher. Chaos misses with a combination
and Crusher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Crusher misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Chaos. Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Crusher slips the punch. Crusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Crusher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chaos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crusher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chaos is breathing heavily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crusher, as that shot connected.
Chaos misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chaos tries to bum rush Crusher with a series of wild strikes but Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chaos swinging wildly here.
Chaos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crusher's hands. Crusher throws a right and a left that Chaos avoids nicely. Chaos misses with an uppercut. Chaos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crusher. It seemed like Crusher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Crusher connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Chaos to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Crusher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1# Shufutinskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crusher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shufutinskiy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crushers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. Shufutinskiy throws out a powerful jab. Shufutinskiy dodges the punch combination from Crusher.
Shufutinskiy lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shufutinskiy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2# It looks like Michael Shufutinskiy has been cut. Crusher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shufutinskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crusher.#T1# Crusher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Crusher throws a series of punches but Shufutinskiy avoids them all with ease. A swing and a miss from Shufutinskiy. Shufutinskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crusher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shufutinskiy avoids it really well and circles away. Shufutinskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crusher. Shufutinskiy dips to his left and cracks Crusher with an uppercut!#CUT# That has opened up Psycho Crusher's cut even more. Crusher misses with a two punch combination.
Shufutinskiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Crusher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A big right from Shufutinskiy misses. Shufutinskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Michael Shufutinskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action! Shufutinskiy cracks Crusher with a good jab. Shufutinskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Shufutinskiy with a jab.#CUT# The cut above Psycho Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Crusher looks winded! Shufutinskiy lands with an overhand left.#CUT# Psycho Crusher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Shufutinskiy misses with an uppercut
and Crusher counters with a stiff right hand. Crusher walks into a straight right hand from Shufutinskiy.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Psycho Crusher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Shufutinskiy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1# A shot to the body from Motu misses and Crusher counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Crusher slips a jab and a cross from Motu.
Crusher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Crusher misses with a hook. Motu ducked under it nicely. Motu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crusher back to the cage. Motu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. Motu throws a right and a left that Crusher avoids nicely. Crusher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Motu looks to land a right hand but Crusher moved out of range. Motu lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Motu lands a glancing blow to the side of Crusher's head. Motu misses with a lunging right hand
and Crusher counters with a nice body shot. Motu looks winded! Motu ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Crusher misses with a straight left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motu! But no joy. Crusher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Motu.
Motu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crusher. Motu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Motu misses with a straight right. Motu looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.#T1# Motu throws a hook but Crusher blocks it. Motu moves forwards but Crusher connects with a nice, crisp jab. No joy there for Motu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Motu lands with a cross. Haka Motu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Motu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crusher momentarily.
#TD# Crusher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Motu is trying to defend but Crusher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Crusher controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Crusher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Crusher trying to control the action but Motu is working from the bottom. Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Crusher thows a huge punch but Motu dodges it nicely.
Crusher throwing shots but Motu is blocking nicely. Motu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crusher. #T3# Crusher throws a big right hand that misses. Motu keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully. Crusher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Motu scores with a jab to the jaw. Crusher slips under a jab. Motu misses with a body shot
and Crusher counters with a left to the body. Crusher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Motu walks into a stiff left hand from Crusher.#T4# Crusher throws a hook but Motu blocks it. Crusher catches Motu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD# Crusher sends Motu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crusher is motioning to the referee to let Motu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT# It looks like Haka Motu has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crusher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crusher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crusher cracks Motu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Motu slips a straight right by Crusher. Motu misses with a lunging right hand
and Crusher counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Motu badly! Crusher follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Motu out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Crusher finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
ICC CN 8: Musashi v Satori
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1# Crusher misses the shot to the body. Jiro lands a jab to the head.
Jiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusher.
Crusher avoids the body shot from Jiro.
The fighters circling - Crusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Jiro pushes Crusher up against the cage in a clinch. Jiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. Jiro lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crusher wants to break free but Jiro has control.
Nice body punch from Jiro - that landed with a thud.
Crusher looks winded! A body shot lands from Jiro.
Jiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jiro scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT# That has opened up Psycho Crusher's cut even more. Jiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jiro lands a body punch in the clinch. Jiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. #T1# Jiro is leaning against Crusher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jiro lands a shot to the body. A body shot lands from Jiro.
Jiro lands a shoulder strike. Jiro pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT# The cut above Psycho Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Jiro digs a right hand into Crusher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crusher's gas tank. Jiro digs a right hand underneath Crusher's ribcage. Crusher let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jiro lands with a short shot to the head. Jiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jiro lands a nice shot to the body. Jiro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Jiro. Jiro works on Crusher's body with a couple of short punches. Jiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiro. #CUT# Psycho Crusher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Jiro lands a shot to the body. Jiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Psycho Crusher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ken Jiro!
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Event:
ICC 11: Baba v Boaler
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1# LaFlamme lands with a shot to the body. Crusher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFlamme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Crusher throws an overhand right that lands on LaFlamme's shoulder, as LaFlamme tries to avoid the shot. LaFlamme swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaFlamme, as that shot connected.
Crusher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A shot to the liver by LaFlamme. Beautiful body shot.#CL# Crusher tries to keep at a distance but LaFlamme has taken the fight into the clinch. A body shot lands from LaFlamme.
LaFlamme lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Crusher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Crusher wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFlamme won't allow it.
#BC# LaFlamme breaks from the clinch.
Crusher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LaFlamme finds it's way round the side to connect with Crusher's head. LaFlamme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1# Crusher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFlamme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Crusher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. LaFlamme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for LaFlamme. A left lands for LaFlamme. Crusher throws a shot from downtown. LaFlamme moves away and avoids it. Crusher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaFlamme manages to avoid it. LaFlamme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. LaFlamme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Crusher looks winded! LaFlamme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Crusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2# 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! LaFlamme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Crusher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Crusher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFlamme cracks Crusher with a good jab. Crusher takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaFlamme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. LaFlamme is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. LaFlamme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crusher's head backwards. LaFlamme works Crusher's body with a nice hook. A slow jab from Crusher misses its intended target. LaFlamme jabs at Crusher's body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. LaFlamme darts in and out, connecting with a jab. LaFlamme lands a jab to the nose. LaFlamme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crushers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon LaFlamme dominated that round. The cut man is working on Psycho Crusher's cut. 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# LaFlamme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Crusher throws a looping overhand right but LaFlamme ducks down to avoid it. LaFlamme throws a right hand that Crusher ducks under and follows up with a left that Crusher also avoids with ease. Crusher throws out a counter right but LaFlamme avoids it with no problem. LaFlamme fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crusher on the side of the head. Crusher jabs at LaFlamme's body. Nice cross by LaFlamme. LaFlamme lands a head shot.#CUT# That has opened up Psycho Crusher's cut even more. LaFlamme connects with a looping right hand.
Crusher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jon LaFlamme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left lands for LaFlamme. 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! Crusher falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaFlamme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. LaFlamme is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1# LaFlamme ducks down and throws a hook to the body. LaFlamme lands a right hook to the body.
Crusher is breathing heavily. LaFlamme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crusher.
LaFlamme jabs at Crusher's body. LaFlamme thuds a left hand into Crusher's body. LaFlamme connects with a jab. LaFlamme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A left lands for LaFlamme. LaFlamme lands a nice shot to the body.
Crusher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jon LaFlamme is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Jab, jab by LaFlamme - just one landing. #CUT# The cut above Psycho Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A punch lands to the side of Crusher 's head but he takes it in his stride. Psycho Crusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. LaFlamme ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Crusher takes one to the chin there. Crusher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. LaFlamme scores with a jab to the jaw. LaFlamme catches Crusher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT# Psycho Crusher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Nice straight punches there by LaFlamme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaFlamme.#CL# LaFlamme moves into the clinch successfully.
Crusher tries to score a body lock takedown but LaFlamme shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right from LaFlamme on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Psycho Crusher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon LaFlamme!
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Event:
ICC 8: Yoshioka v Maju 2
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# A big left from Baba misses. #CL2# Baba has managed to clinch.
Crusher working hard to break the clinch. Crusher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher. Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baba lands a shoulder strike. Baba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Baba prevents Crusher from breaking the clinch. A short right from Baba. Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut. Crusher wants to break free but Baba has control.
A frustrated look appears on Crusher's face as he tries to break the clinch. Crusher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baba has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Baba fails to land. Baba lands an uppercut. Baba gets through Crusher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Crusher tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage. Crusher can't break the clinch.
Crusher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1# Baba lands with a short shot to the head. Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle. Baba lands with a left to the head. Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. Baba lands a shoulder strike. Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crusher is breathing heavily. Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Baba presses Crusher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hand to the body from Baba.
Crusher takes a shot to the head. Baba scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baba. Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut. Baba lands an uppercut. Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2# Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crusher. Baba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Crusher's head. Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage. Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside. Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. A short uppercut from Baba. Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba lands with a left to the head. Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. A short right from Baba. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baba presses Crusher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. Baba lands with a light punch inside. Crusher takes a shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baba dominated that round. The cut man is working on Psycho Crusher's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Baba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Baba pushes Crusher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Crusher takes a shot to the head. Baba prevents Crusher from breaking the clinch. Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Crusher controls his hands.
Baba cracks Crusher with a nice body shot. Crusher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Crusher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baba is working Crusher over against the cage. Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Crusher tries to break the clinch but Baba is controlling the position. Baba works on Crusher's body with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baba lands a shoulder strike. Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut. Baba gets through Crusher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Baba lands a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crusher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. #T1# Baba lands a right hand. Baba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Baba on the inside. Baba lands a nice shot to the body. Baba lands with a left to the head. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2# Baba drops Crusher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crusher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Crusher is rocked!#CUT2# Psycho Crusher's cut is getting worse. Thomas Baba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baba lands a big right hand that drops Crusher! The killer instinct kicks in and Baba finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Baba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Baba! Thomas Baba is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
ICC 5: Champions
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Barboza fails to land the takedown. Barboza has his takedown stuffed and Crusher counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Barboza off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Crusher follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Barboza was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Psycho Crusher! Psycho Crusher is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# Loveridge shoots in but no luck this time. A jab from Crusher does it's job there. Crusher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loveridge. Crusher misses with a double jab.
Crusher pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crusher misses with an uppercut. Loveridge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Crusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fighters circling - Crusher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Loveridge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crusher with a body shot. Loveridge misses with a combination
and Crusher counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT# It looks like Hamlet Loveridge has been cut.#T1# Crusher swings for the body but Loveridge moves out of range.
Loveridge throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Loveridge misses. Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD# Crusher lands a left and a right that send Loveridge crashing to the mat, dazed. Crusher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Loveridge is rocked! Loveridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crusher sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crusher jabbing away but nothing is landing. Loveridge feints the counter takedown. Crusher throws out a powerful jab. Loveridge with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Loveridge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut.#T2# Crusher throws a hook but Loveridge blocks it. A little jabbing left from Loveridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Loveridge connects with a single shot there. Loveridge moves away from the strike by Crusher. Loveridge lands a jab. Loveridge avoids the body shot from Crusher.
Crusher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crusher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loveridge counters with a two punch combo. Crusher throws a jab when Loveridge was well out of range.#T3# Loveridge staying out of range there. Crusher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loveridge. Crusher throws a lazy right hand but Loveridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Loveridge lands an overhand right. Crusher moves away from the strike by Loveridge. Crusher throws an overhand right that lands on Loveridge's shoulder, as Loveridge tries to avoid the shot. Loveridge looks like he wants to counter punch here. Crusher throws a nice looking combination but Loveridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Crusher on the wrong end of a nice hook. Crusher is breathing heavily. Crusher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Loveridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher throws a big counter combination but Loveridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Loveridge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crusher has time to react. Loveridge throws a poor cross that misses
and Crusher counters with a stiff right hand. Loveridge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Loveridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusher.
Crusher throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Loveridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A counter left hand to the body from Crusher misses its target. Psycho Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamlet Loveridge. Loveridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crusher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loveridge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Loveridge connects with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Psycho Crusher will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Crusher misses with a hook
and Loveridge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Psycho Crusher is winning the standup battle so far. Crusher scores with a three punch combo!
Crusher throws a body punch but Loveridge moves out of range. Loveridge moves away from the strike by Crusher. Crusher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Loveridge swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crusher throws a big shot that misses. Loveridge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Loveridge duly obliges. #CUT2# Psycho Crusher's cut is getting worse. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crusher throws a right hand that misses
and Loveridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Loveridge misses with a hook. Crusher ducked under it nicely. Crusher misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Loveridge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A slow jab from Loveridge misses its intended target. Crusher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Crusher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crusher misses with a double jab.
Loveridge misses with a straight left. Loveridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Crusher counter with a right hand. Crusher misses with a straight right. Loveridge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crusher defends it well.#T2# Loveridge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2# Psycho Crusher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Crusher misses with a right hand and Loveridge counters with a left to the body. Crusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loveridge is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Crusher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jab by Loveridge. Loveridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Crusher. A jab from Loveridge finds it's way through Crusher's defenses. #CUT2# Jeez, Psycho Crusher's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Loveridge lands with a hook. Crusher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Psycho Crusher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hamlet Loveridge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1# Crusher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sydney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Crusher moves away from the strike by Sydney. No joy there for Crusher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crusher digs a good body shot into Sydney's ribs. Sydney cracks Crusher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2# It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut. The fighters circling - Sydney throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sydney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Crusher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sydney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusher connects with the punch. Crusher throws a jab when Sydney was well out of range. And Sydney responds with a good body kick, but Crusher manages to step out the way in time. Crusher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sydney. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice inside leg kick there by Sydney. That's going to slow Crusher down. #T1# Sydney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crusher. No joy there for Crusher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sydney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sydney throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sydney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crusher. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sydney 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 Crusher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crusher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sydney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crusher. Sydney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crusher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sydney swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Sydney misses with a right hand #KD# and Crusher counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sydney! Crusher lets Sydney back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Sydney is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Crazy Sydney has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sydney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crusher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Crazy Sydney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Crusher swinging wildly here.
Sydney throws a hook but Crusher avoids it easily. Crusher is looking for a counter combo. Sydney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it. Good leg kick by Sydney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crusher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sydney. Crusher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sydney throws a shot from downtown. Crusher moves away and avoids it. Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD# Crusher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sydney sprawling to the canvas! Sydney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crusher finish him?!
Sydney is still on wobbly legs! Can Crusher finish him? Sydney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crusher. Sydney seems to have recovered his senses. Sydney walks straight into a right hand from Crusher - that's dropped him! Crusher jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sydney from any more punishment! Sydney complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2019 |
#R1# Plushmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away. Crusher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Plushmaster closes the distance but Crusher moves to the side and Crusher counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Jeff Plushmaster has been cut. Plushmaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crusher circles away quickly and effectively. Plushmaster feints a jab promting Crusher to slip. Plushmaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crusher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Plushmaster slips a straight right by Crusher. Crusher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Plushmaster counters with a series of strikes. Crusher will be more careful next time no doubt. Crusher misses with a straight right. It looked like Plushmaster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Crusher dodges the punch combination from Plushmaster.
Despite the aggression on Crusher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Plushmaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Crusher counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Plushmaster wants to clinch but Crusher slips to the side and Crusher counters with a crisp right that sends Plushmaster to the canvas! Crusher follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1# Lezner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2# Crusher drops Lezner with a beautiful combination! Lezner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crusher is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Brrock Lezner has been cut. Crusher connects with a nice cross there... Lezner is looking wobbly and Crusher recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lezner to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Crusher jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2019 |
#R1# McGruff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from McGruff. Crusher plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops McGruff to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! McGruff just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1# Loveridge misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming. Crusher appears to be looking for a big counter. Crusher misses with the combination.
Loveridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Loveridge throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot. Crusher moves out of range as Loveridge strikes. Loveridge takes a swing at Crusher's ribcage but misses. It looked like Crusher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Crusher lands a left and a right that send Loveridge crashing to the mat, dazed. Crusher thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Hamlet Loveridge has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Loveridge drops his hands for a split second and Crusher immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Loveridge face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Crusher follows up with a right hand that knocks Loveridge into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Psycho Crusher!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Compostela darts in and clinches Crusher up against the cage.#TD# Compostela lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Compostela slips a nice elbow through Crusher's hands, connecting with Crusher's forehead. Ground and pound from Compostela. Crusher manages to get to full guard.
Compostela lands a couple of digs. Compostela prevents Crusher from getting back to his feet. Compostela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Compostela connects with a couple of short punches. Crusher 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. Compostela scoring with punches to the head and body. Crusher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Crusher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Compostela's guard. #REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Compostela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crusher controlling from the top position. #T1# Compostela wants to sweep here but Crusher controlling him for the moment. Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Compostela has wrist control. Compostela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Compostela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusher is one step ahead there. Crusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Crusher won't allow Compostela to sweep him here. Crusher trying to control but Compostela is working from the bottom. Crusher won't allow Compostela to sweep him here. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Crusher wants to control from the top but Compostela keeps moving. Compostela seems keen to control Crusher's posture.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Compostela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crusher defends it nicely. Compostela misses with a takedown attempt and Crusher counters with a nice uppercut. Compostela is breathing heavily.#TD# Compostela looking to score a takedown here. Crusher is defending well but Compostela drives through and ends up in Crusher's guard. Compostela prevents Crusher from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Compostela trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom. #T3# Crusher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crusher is on top in guard.
#REVB# Compostela has Crusher pulled in close to control his posture. Compostela is trying to keep Crusher in close.
Compostela looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Crusher's corner is telling him to maintain position. Compostela looking to control.
Crusher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Crusher lands a couple of elbows. Crusher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Compostela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Crusher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Compostela. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crusher lands with a right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Compostela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crusher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Compostela scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2# Compostela is rocked! Compostela walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Crusher! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psycho Crusher!
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