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Event:
ACE18Lotus Style vs Farrokhazd
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Crawford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though. #T1#
Crawford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Crawford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Lee tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.
Lee wants to control the action here but instead Crawford manages to pass to full mount!
Lee is trying to reverse the position but instead Crawford has taken his back - oops!#T2#
Lee tries to escape but Crawford has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crawford trying to control momentarily.
Lee is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Crawford's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Lee just trying to survive but Crawford is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Lee prevents Crawford from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crawford thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lee tries to escape but Crawford has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Crawford thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Crawford trying to control.
Crawford misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Lee tries to break free.
Lee trying to control the position but Crawford manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Crawford tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee just trying to survive but Crawford is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Crawford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crawford fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Crawford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Lee keeps Crawford under control for a moment.
Zachary Crawford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Crawford has mounted him!
Crawford looking to ground and pound but Lee is blocking nicely.
Crawford throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lee because Crawford loaded up on that one.
Lee wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Crawford's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Crawford is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lee wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Crawford is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crawford.
#T3#
Lee tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Crawford tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Crawford controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Lee is keeping busy.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee tries to break free.
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Crawford tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Crawford keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Crawford as Lee shoots in.#TD2#
Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Crawford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crawford's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee throws a strike but Crawford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Crawford trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Crawford is having none of it. #T1#
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Crawford has moved into half guard.
Crawford prevents Lee from improving his position.
Crawford wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#ES#
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Lee fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Crawford dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Crawford passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
Zachary Crawford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crawford is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crawford works his way into full mount!
Lee can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Kevin Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zachary Crawford.
Well Crawford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
A determined Zachary Crawford didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
ACE14 Aronna vs Gracie
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawford.
Chasapis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chasapis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chasapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chasapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Chasapis pulls guard effortlessly.
Chasapis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chasapis wants to stand but Crawford is controlling the position. #SU2#
Crawford decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Chasapis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Chasapis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Chasapis tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chasapis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Crawford has Chasapis up against the cage in a clinch.
Chasapis is trying to pull guard but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Chasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chasapis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Chasapis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
Crawford blocks an uppercut.
Crawford lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Chasapis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chasapis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Chasapis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Chasapis does no damage.
Chasapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crawford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Crawford tries to get set, Chasapis tries to push him back and clinch up but Crawford manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chasapis pinned against the cage. Chasapis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford keeps Chasapis at a distance using the push kick.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Crawford has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Chasapis breaks from the clinch.
Chasapis cracks Crawford with an open hand slap.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawford lands a left hand.
Chasapis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chasapis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chasapis is breathing heavily.
Crawford lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Bill Chasapis has been cut.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chasapis can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chasapis takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawford is pushing Chasapis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Crawford jumps guard and drags Chasapis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Crawford working for a triangle but Chasapis defends it easily.
Chasapis won't allow Crawford to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Chasapis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford lands an elbow just above Chasapis 's eye.
Chasapis jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Chasapis around his waist. Chasapis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawford.
Chasapis is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford lands a hook that snaps the head of Chasapis backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chasapiss head.
Chasapis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crawford working Chasapis over with knees to the body.#T1#
Crawford lands an elbow just above Chasapis 's eye.
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Crawford.
Crawford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crawford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crawford working Chasapis over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Chasapis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Crawford.
Chasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Chasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Chasapis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford shoots in but Chasapis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##TD#
Chasapis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawford's half guard.#ES2#
Crawford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chasapis is on him like a limpet, forcing Crawford back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chasapis takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chasapis's head.
Nice takedown defense from Chasapis. No joy for Crawford on that attempt. #CL#
Chasapis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Chasapis blocks with his arms.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chasapis tries to stall but Crawford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Crawford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chasapis avoids it really well and circles away.
Chasapis throws a big counter combination but Crawford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chasapis throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chasapis as he avoids it easily.
Chasapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Crawford with a poor takedown
and Chasapis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Chasapis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Chasapis tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chasapis's face.
Crawford stalls.
Crawford avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chasapis tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chasapis darts in looking for a takedown but Crawford gets double underhooks and turns Chasapis into the cage.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chasapis shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Chasapis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chasapis is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Chasapis circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chasapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chasapis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crawford!#ES2#
Crawford explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crawford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chasapis.
Chasapis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chasapis closes the distance but Crawford moves to the side
and Crawford counters with a left and a right that stings Chasapis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chasapis tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chasapis to the ground. Chasapis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Chasapis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Chasapis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Chasapis moves in looking to clinch but Crawford pushes him off.
Crawford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chasapis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crawford. #TD#
Chasapis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chasapis showed some decent athleticism there.
Crawford wants to get back to full guard.
Chasapis is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Crawford won't allow Chasapis to pass to mount.
Crawford is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chasapis is taking a breather. Crawford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Crawford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chasapis tries to stand and escape but Crawford is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Crawford has Chasapis up against the cage in a clinch.
Chasapis is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zachary Crawford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chasapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crawford stalling the fight.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crawford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crawford slows down the pace here.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chasapis backwards.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chasapis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chasapis's waist but Chasapis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crawford off to one side.
Bill Chasapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Chasapis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crawford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
Zachary Crawford took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Nargamadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nargamadov tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Nargamadov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Crawford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nargamadov is on him like a limpet, forcing Crawford back against the cage.#TD#
Nargamadov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Nargamadov manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Nargamadov from controlling successfully.
Nargamadov throwing strikes but missing.
Nargamadov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crawford trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nargamadov throws an elbow that misses. Crawford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nargamadov's guard. Nice move by Crawford!#REVB#
Nargamadov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crawford is now in half guard. #T1#
Nargamadov is trying to stand up here but Crawford is controlling him well.
Nargamadov is looking to control Crawford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nargamadov avoid being mounted?
Nargamadov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Crawford jumps into side control!
Nargamadov looking for a sweep but Crawford has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nargamadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nargamadov tries to get out of the position.
Crawford throwing strikes here but Nargamadov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crawford looking to finish with strikes here!
Nargamadov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Nargamadov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nargamadov tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.
Nargamadov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crawford throwing strikes here but Nargamadov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Crawford prevents Nargamadov from getting the reversal.#T3#
Nargamadov wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nargamadov because Crawford loaded up on that one.
Nargamadov wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nargamadov is trying to reverse the position but instead Crawford has taken his back - oops!
Nargamadov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nargamadov is keeping busy.
Nargamadov breaks Crawford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Crawford keeping full guard, as Nargamadov tries to pass.
Nargamadov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nargamadov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nargamadov trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Nargamadov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nargamadov throws a big right hand that misses.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Nargamadov from controlling successfully.
Nargamadov postures up in Crawford's guard and throws a big left but Crawford blocks it.
Nargamadov wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Nargamadov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nargamadov is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.
Nargamadov is controlling the pace.
Nargamadov is nestled in close to Crawford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crawford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nargamadov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nargamadov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crawford manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargamadov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nargamadov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Nargamadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nargamadov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nargamadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nargamadov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nargamadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawford is retaining full guard.
Crawford will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nargamadov is in close to Crawford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nargamadov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nargamadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nargamadov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nargamadov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Nargamadov from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nargamadov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nargamadov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nargamadov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Nargamadov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now.
Nargamadov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nargamadov cracks Crawford with a solid left hand.
Nargamadov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crawford keeping full guard, as Nargamadov tries to pass.
Nargamadov preventing the sweep.
Nargamadov passes Crawford's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Nargamadov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nargamadov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nargamadov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Nargamadov there.
Nargamadov controlling the pace.
Kabit Nargamadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crawford is not content to let Nargamadov control the position.
Nargamadov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nargamadov trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Nargamadov drops an elbow to the side of Crawford's head.
Nargamadov wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy.
Nargamadov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Crawford has hold of Nargamadov's hands but Nargamadov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nargamadov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawford can do to turn this around?
Nargamadov wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it.
Nargamadov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crawford defending well though.
Nargamadov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nargamadov trying to control from half guard but Crawford is working away.
Crawford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nargamadov drops an elbow to the side of Crawford's head.
Nargamadov trying to control from half guard but Crawford is working away.
Nargamadov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Nargamadov there.
Nargamadov lands with a punch from half guard.
Nargamadov trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabit Nargamadov 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##TD#
Nargamadov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nargamadov trying to control from half guard but Crawford is working away.
Nargamadov throws a strike but Crawford avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nargamadov cracks Crawford with a solid left hand.
Nargamadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nargamadov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nargamadov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nargamadov looking to pass the guard.
Nargamadov looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nargamadov striking off his back but it's not causing Crawford any problems. #T1#
Crawford passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Nargamadov is looking to control Crawford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nargamadov avoid being mounted?
Nargamadov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nargamadov is looking to control Crawford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nargamadov avoid being mounted?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nargamadov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nargamadov wants to get back to full guard.
Nargamadov wants to get back to full guard but Crawford has mounted him!
Crawford prevents Nargamadov from getting the reversal.
Nargamadov tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away. #T3#
Crawford misses with a head shot.
Nargamadov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nargamadov is squirming around, avoiding Crawford's attempts to control the action.
Nargamadov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nargamadov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nargamadov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nargamadov is concentrating on defense, preventing Crawford from advancing position. #SU2#
Crawford escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Nargamadov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crawford counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crawford.
Kabit Nargamadov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nargamadov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Crawford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nargamadov managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
#TD#
Nargamadov is trying to trip Crawford. He has hold of a leg but Crawford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nargamadov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Crawford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Nargamadov is trying to trip Crawford. He has hold of a leg but Crawford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nargamadov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nargamadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nargamadov distracts Crawford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crawford 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
A determined Zachary Crawford didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Brady tries for a takedown but Crawford circles away easily
and Crawford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brady throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Brady shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brady was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brady could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brady staying calm.
Brady seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crawford for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Crawford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brady connects with a decent elbow.
Brady lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brady has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crawford looking for a sweep but Brady has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Crawford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford is in a horrible position here. Brady smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Brady lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brady moves to the back.
I would not like to be Crawford right now.
Crawford is trapped and Brady is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Brady lands a shot to the head.
Brady lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Brady has good solid back control here.
Brady cracks Crawford with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Crawford from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Brady controlling well, preventing Crawford from escaping the position.
Crawford trying to control the position but Brady manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brady controlling the positon.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brady scores with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brady missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Brady dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brady.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Brady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brady - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crawford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Brady darts in and clinches Crawford up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Brady gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crawford controls Brady momentarily but Brady frees himself. #SUB2#
Crawford working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
#ES2#
Crawford has his feet on Brady's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2##CL#
Brady has closed the distance and engaged Crawford in a clinch.
Crawford stops a takedown attempt from Brady.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Truman Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Brady won't allow it.
#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brady ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawford can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawford. #CUT2#
It looks like Truman Brady 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!
Brady is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Brady pulls Crawford into guard.
Brady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Brady is keeping the position.
Crawford throwing strikes but missing.
Brady trying to control the position.
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Brady is keeping the position.
Brady 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brady looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Brady.
Brady misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford unleashes a big counter combination but Brady bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Brady is avoiding it.
Brady tries to clinch up.
Crawford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Brady does no damage.
A lazy left from Brady finds it's target.
Crawford drops his hands momentarily and Brady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Brady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Truman Brady's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Brady. Those never looked like landing.
Brady misses with a hook.
Zachary Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford shoots and misses
and Brady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brady with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brady lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawford at a distance.
Brady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brady slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Brady has managed to clinch.
Brady tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Crawford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Truman Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Crawford moves into range and clinches up with Brady.
Brady is looking for a takedown.
Brady can't get the takedown.
Brady is looking for a takedown.
Brady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crawford.
Brady stalling.
#T2##TD#
Brady has Crawford pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brady pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crawford tumbling to the mat - Brady dives into Crawford's guard.#ES2#
Crawford uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brady tries to clinch but Crawford moves out of range.
Truman Brady is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crawford. Crawford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brady misses with a head kick.
Brady misses with a hook to the body
and Crawford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brady throws a body shot but no joy.
Brady lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Brady in a clinch.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Crawford drags the fight down to the ground.
Crawford controls Brady momentarily but Brady frees himself.
Brady with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Brady trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Brady controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brady landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Truman Brady.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brady, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Truman Brady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Fishkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fishkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fishkin throws a right and a left that Crawford avoids nicely.
Crawford tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fishkin gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Fishkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fishkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Fishkin tries for a kimura but Crawford is defending well.
Fishkin tries to stand but Crawford is controlling his head. #SUB#
Fishkin tries for a kimura but Crawford is defending well. #T1#
Crawford is looking for a sweep.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fishkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fishkin tries to stand but Crawford is controlling his head.
Crawford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crawford looks winded!#SUB#
Fishkin has an Americana. Crawford didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fishkin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fishkin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stas Fishkin!
A very excited looking Stas Fishkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Bauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Bauer closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bauer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bauer tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the cage and eventually Bauer drops back down to his feet.
Bauer tries to pull guard but Crawford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crawford looking to stall.
Bauer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domenic Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauer is trying to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling him.
Bauer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crawford prevents Bauer from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Bauer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bauer drives through and clinches with Crawford against the cage.
#TD#
Bauer pulls guard effortlessly.
Crawford won't allow Bauer to get back to his feet.
Bauer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##ES#
Bauer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford looks winded!#CL#
Bauer has Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.
Bauer wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawford won't allow it.
Bauer tries to pull guard but Crawford holds him up against the cage and eventually Bauer drops back down to his feet.
Bauer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawford smiles and moves away.
Bauer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bauer tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bauer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Crawford dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Crawford to work.
#TD#
Bauer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crawford uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crawford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bauer wants to get back to his feet but Crawford is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Crawford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crawford controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bauer wants to stand but Crawford is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bauer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crawford manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Bauer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bauer tries to clinch up
and Crawford counters with a left and a right that stings Bauer. #CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch successfully.
Bauer jumps guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bauer gets control of Crawford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bauer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bauer is wriggling around but Crawford manages to pass to half guard.
Crawford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bauer's head. #SUB2#
Crawford is working for a kimura but Bauer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Crawford controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bauer wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bauer has a hand on Crawford's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crawford takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Crawford goes for an armbar but Bauer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bauer.
Bauer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Crawford has wrist control.
Bauer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Crawford 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bauer postures up and lands a big shot to Crawford's brow.
Bauer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bauer throws a big elbow that misses.
Bauer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Bauer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crawford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bauer has managed to get both his arms back between Crawford's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bauer postures up and lands a big shot to Crawford's brow.
Bauer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bauer throwing strikes but missing.
Bauer cracks Crawford with a solid left hand.
Bauer throws an elbow that misses. Crawford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauer's guard. Nice move by Crawford!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford won't allow Bauer to get back to his feet.
Bauer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zachary Crawford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bauer as he jumps to the side.
Crawford dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Bauer connects with a crisp jab.
Bauer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauer takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Crawford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bauer throws a series of strikes that have Crawford backpedaling.
Bauer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawford can do to turn this around?
Bauer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Bauer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Bauer lands.
Bauer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bauer throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawford there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Bauer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bauer can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Crawford.
Bauer moves out of range as Crawford throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Bauer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauer prevents a body shot from Crawford. #TD2#
Crawford pulls guard successfully.
Crawford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bauer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bauer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Crawford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bauer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bauer lands a couple of elbows.
Bauer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bauer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crawford's head.
Bauer scoring with some ground and pound.
Bauer stands up over Crawford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bauer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crawford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bauer throws an elbow that misses. Crawford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bauer's guard. Nice move by Crawford!#REVB##T4##SU2#
Crawford gets to his feet - Bauer follows without any prompting.
Bauer moves in looking to clinch but Crawford pushes him off.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crawford.
Crawford shoots for a double leg takedown but Bauer sprawls well. He's pushed Crawford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domenic Bauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
A nice combination there by Bauer.
Bauer leaves Crawford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bauer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Bauer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bauer 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Bauer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Berry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berry attempts a counter takedown but Crawford avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crawford.#CL2#
Crawford drives through and clinches with Berry against the cage.
#TD2#
Crawford pulls Berry into guard.
Berry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Berry tries to stand but Crawford is controlling from the bottom.
Berry controlling from the top position.
Berry scoring with some ground and pound.
Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crawford has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Berry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Malcom Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Crawford jumps guard but Berry stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berry stalling against the cage.
Berry is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berry's efforts to push away.
Crawford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crawford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berry.
Crawford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Crawford successfully pulls guard.
Crawford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crawford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berry wants to stand but Crawford is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berry is in close to Crawford's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crawford holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crawford looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berry puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crawford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crawford trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berry avoids the head kick by Crawford.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Berry. No joy for Crawford on that attempt.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Berry tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Berry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Berry avoids the head kick by Crawford.
It looked like Berry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crawford is defended easily by Berry.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Berry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malcom Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crawford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Berry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crawford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry wanted to stand there but Crawford had control of the position.
Crawford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crawford's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crawford being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berry with a nice head shot there.
Berry landing some decent shots from guard.
Crawford has momentary wrist control but Berry slips an elbow through the middle.
Berry controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Crawford shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berry is looking for a counter combo.
Berry slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berry is looking for a counter combo.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt - Crawford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crawford counters with a body kick.
Crawford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malcom Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Berry shows good takedown defense.
Crawford is breathing heavily.#TD#
Berry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Crawford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berry controls the pace.
Berry chips away with some ground and pound.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcom Berry dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Crawford tries to clinch but Berry is having none of it.
Berry tries to counter with a takedown but Crawford is quick to defend against it.
Crawford fails with the takedown.
Berry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Crawford gets caught flat footed, as Berry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Crawford has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Berry has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crawford.
Berry tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Berry tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malcom Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawford shoots in and drives through. Berry sprawls well.
Berry shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crawford.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.#T2##TD#
Berry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berry postures up.
Berry landing some decent shots from guard.
Berry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Berry cracks Crawford with a solid left hand.
Berry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crawford's head.
Berry is standing up over Crawford. Crawford looks to escape but Berry dives into side control.
Berry cracks Crawford with a big elbow. #T4#
Berry taking a breather here.
Berry lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Berry decides to stand back up.
Crawford shoots for a double leg takedown but Berry sprawls well. He's pushed Crawford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Berry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zachary Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcom Berry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Crawford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berry to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Crawford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berry 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Berry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Mcdaniel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mcdaniel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawford defends it well.
Crawford trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdaniel throwing shots but Crawford is blocking nicely. #T1#
Crawford trying to control but Mcdaniel postures up.
#SUB#
Crawford is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mcdaniel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mcdaniel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Crawford is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mcdaniel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedric Mcdaniel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Myers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crawford did well to prevent Myers getting side control.
Crawford scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Myers manages to mount him!
Myers misses with a head shot.
Myers content just to control the position here.
Myers looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crawford slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Myers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Myers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crawford controls his leg.
Myers prevents Crawford from standing back up.
#T1#
Myers tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Myers is just content to waste time from the top position. Crawford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crawford being controlled here, momentarily.
Crawford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Crawford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crawford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Crawford prevents Myers from standing back up.
Crawford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Myers is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
Myers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crawford is thwarting Myers's attempts to control the position.
Myers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Crawford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Crawford manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Myers on his heels. He'll look to pass Myers's guard now, I'm sure.
Myers looking to control.
Crawford preventing the sweep.
Crawford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Myers's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers trying to control here.
#T4#
Myers is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Crawford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myers defending well though.
Crawford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes.
Myers trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Crawford dodges the punch combination from Myers.
Despite the aggression on Crawford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Crawford feints and as Myers raises his hands in defense, Crawford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Myers is looking to stand up but Crawford isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is pulling down on Crawford's head to control his posture.
Crawford tries to stand but Myers is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Myers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawford controls the pace.
Zachary Crawford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Myers working a defensive guard but Crawford passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Myers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crawford stalling.
It looks like Crawford is going to stand back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myers trying to control but Crawford postures up.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Crawford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Myers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crawford is in Myers's guard.#ES#
Myers has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Crawford has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Crawford is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Myers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crawford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Myers to the mat. Myers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Myers pulls Crawford in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Myers trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford content to stall in guard here.
Myers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Myers'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.
Myers is trying to control the position but Crawford postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myers moves away from the strike by Crawford.
Myers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Crawford scores with a takedown into Myers's guard.
Myers is pulling down on Crawford's head to control his posture.
Crawford advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers is trying to control but Crawford passes into side control!
Myers tries to control but Crawford manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Crawford clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Crawford jumps guard and drags Myers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Crawford is working an open guard so Myers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Crawford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Myers enables Crawford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Myers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Myers looking for a guillotine here but Crawford defends easily.
Myers trying to control the position.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Myers managing to control the position.
Myers trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Myers being controlled here, momentarily.
Myers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crawford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Crawford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myers to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Crawford pushes Myers off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Myers closes the distance and clinches up with Crawford, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes Crawford against the cage but Crawford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawford throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Crawford darts in and clinches Myers up against the cage.#TD2#
Crawford is trying to trip Myers. He has hold of a leg but Myers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crawford persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Myers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers. #CL2#
Crawford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myers, pushing him back against the cage.
Crawford is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Crawford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crawford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Myers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myers throws an elbow that misses. Crawford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myers's guard. Nice move by Crawford!#REVB#
Crawford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
Zachary Crawford thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terrell is pressed up against the cage. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Terrell down to the mat. Terrell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Terrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawford tries a head kick but it misses.
As Crawford looks to move away, Terrell throws a big counter combo but Crawford just gets out of the way.
Terrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
Crawford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terrell counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Terrell defends well and Crawford ends up having to push Terrell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Terrell throws a big counter combination but Crawford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oscar Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Crawford doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Terrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Crawford looking for a takedown.
Crawford keeps control of Terrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Terrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Terrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Terrell gets tackled into the cage by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Terrell misses with the combination.
#T2#
Crawford goes for a double leg but Terrell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terrell continues to drive forward.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Terrell circles away.
Terrell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crawford sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Terrell drives through and clinches with Crawford against the cage.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Terrell as Crawford shoots in.
Terrell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell wants to clinch up but Crawford keeps it at a distance.
Crawford darts in looking for a takedown but Terrell gets double underhooks and turns Crawford into the cage.
Crawford looks winded!#CL#
Terrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawford has Terrell pressed against the cage, preventing Terrell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Terrell is trying to force a seperation but Crawford has the dominant position.
Crawford has Terrell pushed against the cage.
Crawford is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrell has double underhooks.
Terrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Terrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Terrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crawford, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Terrell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crawford is trying to drag Terrell to the mat but Terrell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Terrell manages to break the clinch.
Terrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Terrell throws a hook but Crawford blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crawford.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Terrell circles away.
Terrell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Terrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Terrell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Terrell closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.
Crawford keeps control of Terrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Terrell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Terrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terrell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Terrell misses with an uppercut. Crawford saw that one coming.#CL2#
Crawford gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford dives in and grabs Terrell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Terrell pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Terrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oscar Terrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Crawford goes for a double leg but Terrell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terrell continues to drive forward.
Oscar Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Terrell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Terrell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crawford wants to clinch.
Terrell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crawford sprawls and moves away.
Crawford shoots for a takedown but Terrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Terrell takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
Crawford unleashes a big counter combination but Terrell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Terrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawford can do to turn this around?
Crawford throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Terrell moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
#T2#
Crawford tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Terrell wants to break free but Crawford has control.
A frustrated look appears on Terrell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terrell tries to break free but Crawford pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Terrell won't allow it.
Terrell is pressed up against the cage. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Terrell down to the mat. Terrell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Terrell is avoiding it.
Terrell tries to counter by clinching up but Crawford breaks away and moves out of range.
Crawford misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Crawford shoots in but Terrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Terrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Terrell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terrell tries to counter with a takedown but Crawford is quick to defend against it.
Terrell loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.#CL#
Terrell clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Terrell leaning against his opponent.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terrell to keep the fight standing.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terrell to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Terrell is trying to force a seperation but Crawford has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Terrell.
Terrell tries to circle away but Crawford has him pinned against the cage.
Crawford misses with a body punch.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oscar Terrell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford tries to pull guard but Terrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terrell's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Terrell 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Crawford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terrell.
Terrell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Terrell throws a series of punches but Crawford avoids them all with ease.
Terrell swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
#CL2#
Crawford clinches.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Terrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Crawford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Terrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oscar Terrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Terrell circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Terrell circles away.
It looked like Terrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crawford looks to land a combination but Terrell avoids it well.
Terrell tries to counter with a takedown but Crawford is quick to defend against it.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Crawford closes the distance and pushes Terrell back into the cage.
Terrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crawford keeps control of Terrell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Terrell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terrell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks from the clinch.
Terrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Terrell looks to land a left hand but Crawford moved out of range nicely.
Terrell tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Terrell keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Crawford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crawford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Terrell circles away.
Terrell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crawford staying out of range there.
A combination from Crawford does no damage.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Terrell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Terrell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell wants to clinch.
Crawford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Terrell circles away.
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zachary Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oscar Terrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Terrell avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Terrell.
Well Terrell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Terrell!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 934 Round 1
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Crawford scores with a takedown into Matsui's guard.
Matsui wants to sweep here but Crawford controlling him for the moment.
Crawford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Matsui is looking for a triangle but Crawford pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawford throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsui is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Crawford wants to sweep but no luck.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Matsui from controlling successfully. #T1#
Crawford controls Matsui momentarily but Matsui frees himself.
Matsui trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Matsui sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matsui trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Matsui is really struggling to control Crawford but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matsui missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matsui forces his way into half guard.
Matsui is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matsui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsui is looking to work his way around to Crawford's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Matsui with shots to the head and body - Crawford looks very uncomfortable down there.
Crawford tries to reverse the position but Matsui maintains control.#SUB#
Matsui wants to finish this one by submission but Crawford is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matsui. #T3#
Matsui content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Matsui is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Crawford is surviving well by controlling Matsui's body position as best he can.
Matsui trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Matsui prevents Crawford from getting the reversal.
Crawford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Crawford is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Matsui has hold of Crawford's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crawford manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Matsui looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matsui breaks from Crawford's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Matsui looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Matsui is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Crawford is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideki Matsui!
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