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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Didzinieks shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Didzinieks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Didzinieks regains guard.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Didzinieks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramer trying to control but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Didzinieks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cramer manages to pass to side control.
Didzinieks is staying active underneath Cramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Cramer stops Didzinieks from getting back to his feet.
Cramer with the ground and pound but Didzinieks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cramer wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Didzinieks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cramer defends well.
Cramer postures up in Didzinieks's guard and throws a big left but Didzinieks blocks it.
Cramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cramer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cramer trying to control from half guard but Didzinieks is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Didzinieks to regain full guard.
Cramer trying to control but Didzinieks is working from the bottom.
Didzinieks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cramer closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cramer is trying to trip Didzinieks. He has hold of a leg but Didzinieks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didzinieks managing to control the position.
Cramer slips nicely into half guard.
Cramer wants to take a breather but Didzinieks is having none of it.
Cramer tries to pass to full mount but Didzinieks defends it.
Cramer wants to take a breather but Didzinieks is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Cramer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Didzinieks is looking to control Cramer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Didzinieks avoid being mounted?
Cramer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Didzinieks is pressing down on Cramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Didzinieks ducks under a wild hook from Cramer.#CL2#
Cramer moves into the clinch successfully.
Cramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Didzinieks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Cramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Didzinieks regains guard.
Didzinieks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cramer dives into side control.
#REVR#
Didzinieks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cramer off and has taken his back!
Cramer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cramer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Didzinieks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didzinieks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cramer can't escape the position.
#T1#
Didzinieks controlling from the full mount.
Cramer is trying to reverse the position but instead Didzinieks has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Didzinieks tightening his grip on Cramer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Cramer fending off the submission attempt from Didzinieks.
Didzinieks is looking to control Cramer but Cramer is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cramer rolls, trying to escape but Didzinieks keeps control of the position.
Didzinieks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Didzinieks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cramer.
Didzinieks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Didzinieks working for a choke but Cramer is defending well.
Didzinieks tries to keep control of the position but Cramer is staying busy.#T3#
Cramer wants to escape the position.
Cramer trying to control but not successfully.
Cramer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Didzinieks is not going to allow Cramer to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Cramer right now.
Didzinieks not allowing Cramer to control his hands. #T4#
Didzinieks has good solid back control here.
Cramer just trying to survive but Didzinieks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Didzinieks is riding his opponent, not letting Cramer buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cramer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dikanais Didzinieks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Didzinieks after a bit of a struggle.
Cramer lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Cramer.
Cramer lands a hook that snaps the head of Didzinieks backwards.
Didzinieks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cramer avoids the elbow strike from Didzinieks, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didzinieks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cramer misses with a double jab.
Cramer throws a right hand that Didzinieks ducks under and follows up with a left that Didzinieks also avoids with ease.
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Didzinieks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cramer as he jumps to the side.
Cramer wants to counter the offense by Didzinieks and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dikanais Didzinieks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didzinieks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cramer is fending him off so far but Didzinieks persists. Nope, Cramer circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Didzinieks misses with a takedown attempt - Cramer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Didzinieks darts in looking for a takedown but Cramer gets double underhooks and turns Didzinieks into the cage. #CL2#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cramer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cramer goes for a takedown attempt but Didzinieks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Didzinieks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Cramer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Didzinieks regains guard immediately.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer wants to pass the guard but Didzinieks is keeping the position.
Cramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cramer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Didzinieks is keeping the position for now.
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Didzinieks is looking to stand back up but Cramer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Didzinieks.
Cramer is trying to control. Didzinieks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Didzinieks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cramer.
Cramer pushes down on Didzinieks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cramer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Didzinieks to regain full guard.
Nick Cramer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cramer content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Cramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Didzinieks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cramer looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Didzinieks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cramer looking to sit in guard and control but Didzinieks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Cramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cramer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cramer!
After the fight, Nick Cramer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #3
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cramer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li tries a knee to the head but Cramer blocks it.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li is trying to break free.
Cramer lands a body punch. #TD2#
Cramer has hold of one of Li's legs. Li is fighting the takedown attempt but Cramer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cramer wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cramer has gone for a leg lock! Li slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cramer's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramer wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Cramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cramer has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position.
Cramer trying to control the position.
Li won't allow Cramer to sweep him here.
Li is fighting to break Cramer's control of his arms but Cramer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Li's guard. #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cramer looking to pass the guard.
Cramer wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Cramer throws an elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cramer's guard. Nice move by Li!#REVR#
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li postures up.
#SUB2#
Cramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Cramer throws an elbow that misses. Li uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cramer's guard. Nice move by Li!#REVR#
Cramer has his hands on Li's head, controlling the position.
Cramer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Li has passed into side control.
#SU#
Li decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Li fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cramer, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Cramer.
Li looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Cramer has him pressed against the cage.
Li landing knees to the head.
Cramer lands a body punch.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cramer blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Cramer blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Li pushes Cramer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Li manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xi Li 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#
Cramer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
Li tries a body shot but Cramer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li. #TD2#
Cramer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Li can't fight it off and eventually Cramer manages to take the fight to the floor. Li looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cramer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Li is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cramer, into his guard. #REVR#
Cramer controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself. #T1#
Cramer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU#
Li stands and steps away. Cramer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Cramer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Xi Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land. #BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Li gets a clinch.
Cramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Li fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Li has Cramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Li wants to break free but Cramer has control.
Cramer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Li up against the cage.
Cramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cramer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Cramer prevents a body shot from Li. #BC2#
Cramer breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Li clinches.
Cramer managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Cramer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Cramer has double underhooks.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cramer backwards.
Li misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Li gets a clinch.
Cramer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xi Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cramer.#BC#
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cramer can do to turn this around?
Cramer scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Xi Li has been cut.#CL#
Li forces Cramer back against the cage and clinches.
Li misses with some punches.
#T4#
Cramer digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Cramer won't allow it.
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cramer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Cramer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Li closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cramer tightens his grip and picks Li up, before dumping him to the ground. Li manages to land in guard.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Cramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cramer trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li keeping full guard, as Cramer tries to pass.
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 Xi Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xi Li's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Li rushes Cramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cramer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cramer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cramer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cramer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cramer takes a shot to the head.
Li gets underhooks to prevent Cramer's takedown attempt.
Xi Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cramer.#BC#
Li breaks from the clinch.
Cramer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Cramer.#CL#
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Li is defending well.
Cramer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Cramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Cramer has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Li moves into the clinch.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cramer scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Li.
Cramer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cramer works on Li's body with a couple of short punches.
Li tries to break the clinch but Cramer is controlling the position.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Cramer avoids the damage to the body.
Cramer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Li avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Cramer.
Cramer scores with a shoulder strike.
Cramer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cramer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Cramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##TD2#
Cramer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cramer wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li is trying to stand back up but Cramer is controlling him
#SUB2#
Cramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nick Cramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL#
Li instigates a clinch.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cramer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Li breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Li clinches. #TD2#
Cramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Li regains guard.
#ES#
Li kicks Cramer off and gets 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!#CL2#
Cramer clinches.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Cramer blocks an elbow strike from Li.
#T4#
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Cramer controls the action.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cramer effectively controlling the action here.
Li landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Cramer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Li takes the fight into the clinch.
Cramer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Cramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Cramer won't allow it.
Cramer scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Li!
Post fight, Xi Li took to the microphone: 'I feel I can move through this division. This isn't even my natural weight class. I'm coming out to end guys careers. Thanks to the fans and to my camp at So Cal Fight Club. We here now!!!'.
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 3
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Cramer moves to clinch but Sloane breaks away
and Cramer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Sloane closes the distance and clinches.
Sloane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sloane misses with a body punch.
Sloane has a couple of punches blocked by Cramer.
Sloane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sloane lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sloane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloane working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Cramer is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Sloane fails to land.
Oh Cramer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sloane has a couple of punches blocked by Cramer.
Sloane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sloane misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sloane fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloane throws a head punch that misses.
Cramer blocks an uppercut.
Sloane misses with a punch on the inside.
Cramer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sloane. #T1#
Sloane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cramer.
Cramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloane working aggressively here.
Sloane swings wildly with an uppercut but Cramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cramer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sloane fails to land.
Sloane swings wildly with an uppercut but Cramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sloane fails to land.
Sloane misses with a punch on the inside.
Cramer seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloane creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cramer with a big uppercut! Cramer tries to clinch up but Sloane pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cramer to the mat! Cramer covers up and Sloane unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sabre Sloane!
Sabre Sloane is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Sabre Sloane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
S.A.F.O PROMOTION
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cramer pinned against the cage. Cramer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Silva rushes Cramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cramer jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva trying to control but Cramer is working from the bottom.
Cramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Cramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cramer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cramer drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Cramer off! Cramer jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Cramer from controlling successfully.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cramer wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cramer is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Cramer looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Cramer is proving a slippery customer.
Cramer trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cramer, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cramer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Cramer breaks from the clinch.
Silva jabs at Cramer's body.#CL2#
Silva gets a clinch. #T3#
Cramer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Cramer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Cramer.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Cramer clinches up against the cage.
Cramer stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Nick Cramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Cramer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cramer.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Cramer stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Cramer has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Cramer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4##SU#
Cramer stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cramer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand 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!#CL#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cramer jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Cramer is proving a slippery customer.
Cramer being controlled here momentarily.
Cramer is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cramer ducks under a wild hook from Silva.#CL2#
Silva rushes Cramer and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Cramer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nick Cramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cramer controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Cramer keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cramer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cramer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cramer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cramer wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cramer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Cramer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Cramer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cramer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Cramer wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cramer.
Cramer fails to move to back control.
Cramer wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Cramer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
Cramer tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cramer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Cramer's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB#
Cramer has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking to improve his position but Cramer isn't that keen on the idea.
Cramer tries to push Silva's head away but Silva is holding on tight.#SUB#
Cramer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cramer 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.
Silva tries to hold on but Cramer postures up.
Silva can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cramer has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Cramer maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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##CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cramer. #TD#
Cramer drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cramer dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Cramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T1#
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Cramer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cramer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Cramer has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Cramer wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Cramer is working for a guillotine from mount but Silva frees his head quite easily.
Cramer looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cramer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cramer works his way into side control. #SUB#
Cramer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Cramer is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nick Cramer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva is trying to control Cramer's posture but Cramer avoids it.
Silva tries to improve position but can't. #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.
Cramer trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is being controlled here.
Cramer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cramer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silva is trying to control Cramer's posture but Cramer avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cramer has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Cramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Cramer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cramer, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cramer!
A very excited looking Nick Cramer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cramer has Gibbons up against the cage in a clinch.
Cramer is pressed up against the cage. Gibbons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cramer down to the mat. Cramer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cramer scores with a jab to the head.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gibbons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Cramer.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cramer has knocked Gibbons down with a huge combo! Cramer steps away and waves a wobbly Gibbons back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Gibbons has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Cramer cracks Gibbons with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gibbons looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cramer finish him?
#ROC#
Gibbons is rocked!#CL#
Cramer moves into range and clinches up with Gibbons.
Gibbons is still on wobbly legs! Can Cramer finish him?#TD#
Cramer successfully pulls guard.
Cramer keeping moving, preventing Gibbons from controlling successfully.
Gibbons seems to have recovered his senses.
Cramer is pulling down on Gibbons's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cramer is looking for a triangle but Gibbons pushes his legs off easily.
Cramer keeping full guard, as Gibbons tries to pass. #T1#
Cramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cramer trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Cramer wants to get up but he can't break Gibbons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gibbons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cramer looking to sit in guard and control but Gibbons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gibbons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Cramer keeps moving.
Gibbons working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Gibbons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cramer wants to get back to his feet but Gibbons is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gibbons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gibbons has managed to get both his arms back between Cramer's legs - danger averted.
Gibbons landing with the ground and pound.
Gibbons trying to control but Cramer is working from the bottom.
Cramer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gibbons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cramer wants to stand but Gibbons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gibbons looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibbons, not yet. #T3#
Cramer trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Cramer throws a big right hand that misses.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Cramer from controlling successfully.
Gibbons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cramer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gibbons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cramer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibbons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Cramer does no damage.
Gibbons tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cramer lands a glancing blow to the side of Gibbons's head.#CL#
Cramer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch.
Cramer is looking to clinch but Gibbons is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Gibbons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cramer's half guard.
Gibbons looks winded!
Cramer is looking to control Gibbons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cramer avoid being mounted?
Gibbons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cramer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Cramer has closed the distance and engaged Gibbons in a clinch.
#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it. #CL#
Cramer clinches up with Gibbons and pushes him back against the cage.
Cramer can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
#TD#
Cramer pulls guard.
Gibbons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gibbons with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cramer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cramer.
Gibbons blocks the body kick.
#T1##TD2#
Gibbons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gibbons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gibbons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cramer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nick Cramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibbons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cramer wants to improve his position but Gibbons is controlling well.
Gibbons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibbons can do to turn this around?
Cramer is holding on to half guard well.
Cramer gets full guard.
Gibbons wants to control from the top but Cramer keeps moving. #T2#
Gibbons with a nice head shot there.
Cramer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gibbons is controlling him.
Gibbons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gibbons controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cramer wants to stand up but Gibbons is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nick Cramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Gibbons scores with a four punch combination!
Gibbons is breathing heavily.
Cramer tries to clinch there but Gibbons circles away.
#CL#
Cramer moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Cramer jumps guard.
#ES#
Cramer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Cramer has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Cramer breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Gibbons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Cramer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cramer gets a clinch.
Cramer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Cramer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Gibbons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Gibbons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cramer!#ES#
Cramer sneaks out the side door and pushes Gibbons away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cramer wants to clinch up but Gibbons keeps it at a distance.
And Gibbons tries to counter it with a takedown but Cramer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cramer wants to clinch.
Cramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cramer is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cramer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
That's time! Cramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cramer wants to clinch up but Gibbons keeps it at a distance.
Nick Cramer is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Gibbons.
Gibbons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cramer.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it.
Gibbons dodges the punch combination from Cramer.
Cramer is looking to clinch.
Gibbons swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cramer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibbons! But no joy.#T1##CL#
Cramer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cramer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gibbons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cramer tries to clinch but Gibbons is having none of it.
Gibbons with the counter takedown but Cramer avoids it easily.
Cramer darts in looking for a takedown but Gibbons gets double underhooks and turns Cramer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cramer tries to clinch there but Gibbons circles away.
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbons drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cramer defends it well.
Gibbons defending well as Cramer loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gibbons! But no joy.
Cramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibbons circles away.
#T2#
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Cramer gets caught napping as Gibbons dives in and scores a takedown. Cramer manages to retain guard.
Cramer wants to stand but Gibbons is controlling the position. #SU2#
Gibbons decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Cramer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cramer stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbons lands a nice hook to Cramer's body. Cramer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gibbons darts in looking for a takedown but Cramer gets double underhooks and turns Gibbons into the cage.
Cramer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cramer moves in looking to clinch but Gibbons pushes him off.
Cramer thuds a left hand into Gibbons's body.
Cramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cramer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Cramer.
Nice takedown defense from Cramer. No joy for Gibbons on that attempt.
Cramer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibbons has time to react.#T4#
Cramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibbons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gibbons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nick Cramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbons shoots in looking for a takedown but Cramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbons misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Cramer closes the distance and clinches.
Tommy Gibbons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cramer is leaning against Gibbons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cramer stalks Gibbons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gibbons's face. Gibbons staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Cramer gets a clinch.
Cramer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cramer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gibbons.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Cramer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cramer 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cramer!
Our winner, Nick Cramer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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