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Event: CCC 46 : Thompson vs Face     
Date:   Jul 05, 2024
#R1#
Kruczek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crow throws a jab when Kruczek was well out of range.
Kruczek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kruczek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crow has time to react.
Nice cross by Kruczek.
Kruczek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruczek is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
As Kruczek looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Kruczek just gets out of the way.
Crow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruczek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crow scrambles back to his feet.
Crow throws a leg kick but Kruczek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruczek cracks Crow with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
Crow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruczek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crow scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruczek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruczek slips under a jab from Crow.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruczek cracks Crow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kruczek connects with a body shot that sends Crow's belly button to the back.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Kruczek closes the distance and clinches.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Crow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kruczek breaks from the clinch.
Kruczek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Kruczek tries to close the distance and clinch but Crow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow throws a leg kick but Kruczek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crow swings for the body but Kruczek moves out of range.
Kruczek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Crow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crow walks into a straight right hand from Kruczek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruczek needs to keep his hands up - Crow had a free shot at his head there.
Kruczek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Kruczek.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Kruczek ducks down to avoid it.
Kruczek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
Kruczek wants to clinch up but Crow keeps it at a distance.
Kruczek misses with a low kick.
Kruczek sizes up Crow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruczek. Kruczek obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kruczek with the counter takedown but Crow avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Kruczek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crow was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruczek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kruczek preventing the sweep.
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crow wants to sweep but no luck.
Crow wants to stand and escape but Kruczek is having none of it.
Kruczek 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. #T4#
Kruczek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crow leaves Kruczek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruczek scores with a one two! Crow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Crow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruczek slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow misses with an uppercut. Kruczek saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionizy Kruczek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kruczek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kruczek is staying tight to Crow's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Kruczek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kruczek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Kruczek.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kruczek.#T1#
Crow is trying to improve his position.
Kruczek controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kruczek.
Crow tries to bench press Kruczek off him but Kruczek keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek controls the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruczek misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Crow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruczek lands a right hook to the body.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruczek fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruczek lands a glancing blow to the side of Crow's head.
Kruczek lands with an uppercut that bounces Crow off the cage and back into range.
Kruczek connects with a jab.
A big right from Crow misses.
Kruczek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crow defends it nicely.
Crow appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruczek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruczek thuds a left hand into Crow's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruczek throws a chopping leg kick but Crow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kruczek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crow enables Kruczek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Kruczek from controlling successfully.
Kruczek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionizy Kruczek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruczek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruczek throws a low kick but Crow avoids it.
Kruczek just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruczek slips a jab from Crow.
Kruczek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crow ducks right into an uppercut from Kruczek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crow avoids the body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crow is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kruczek's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kruczek misses the shot to the body.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruczek.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Kruczek swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow throws a quick counter head kick but Kruczek was just out of range.
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Crow misses with a double jab.
Kruczek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crow defends it well.
Kruczek wants to clinch up but Crow keeps it at a distance.
Crow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruczek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruczek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruczek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kruczek slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Kruczek tries to clinch but Crow is having none of it.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruczek. That snapped Crow's head back. #T2#
Crow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crow throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruczek counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow misses the jab.
Kruczek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crow is looking for a counter combo.
Kruczek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Crow blocks the low kick.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruczek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crow. That did some damage!
Kruczek throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruczek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruczek wants to clinch.#T3#
Kruczek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruczek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruczek throws a series of strikes that have Crow backpedaling.
Crow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crow wants it to stay on the feet.
Crow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruczek connects with a leg kick.
Kruczek misses with a two punch combination.
Kruczek misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Kruczek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruczek with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow looking for a sweep. Not yet Crow, not yet.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Kruczek stopping the sweep attempt from Crow.
Kruczek controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dionizy Kruczek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruczek 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionizy Kruczek!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dionizy Kruczek made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: CCC 33 : Fedetenko vs Thompson     
Date:   Jun 01, 2024
#R1#
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pyssy swings for the body but Crow moves out of range. #TD#
Crow scores with a takedown into Pyssy's guard.
Crow postures up in Pyssy's guard and throws a big left but Pyssy blocks it.
Pyssy is pulling down on Crow's head. It's preventing any offense from Crow, at least for the moment.
Crow tries to free his leg and advance position but Pyssy is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy looking to control. #SUB2#
Pyssy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pyssy working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily. #T1#
Pyssy is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Pyssy is pulling down on Crow's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Pyssy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pyssy has his hands on Crow's head, controlling the position. #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.
Crow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pyssy wants to improve his position but instead Crow has moved into half guard.
Crow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pyssy defending well though.
Pyssy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crow is working away from the top position though.
Pyssy is controlling Crow's trapped leg to prevent Crow from advancing to side control.
Pyssy is looking to control Crow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pyssy avoid being mounted?
Crow working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Crow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pyssy keeps working.
Crow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pyssy wants to improve his position but Crow is controlling well.
Pyssy trying to control from the bottom.
Pyssy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pyssy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crow looks to land a combination but Pyssy avoids it well.
Pyssy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Crow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pyssy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Crow looks to land a right hand but Pyssy moved out of range.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Pyssy slips a jab from Crow.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow misses with a looping left.
Crow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pyssy is out of range and Crow settles back down.
Pyssy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pyssy lands a slapping body shot.
Pyssy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Pyssy finds it's target.
Pyssy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pyssy swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Pyssy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pyssy takes one to the chin there.
Crow misses with a double jab
and Pyssy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow tries to clinch up.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pyssy.
Crow throws a leg kick
and Pyssy counters with a two punch combo.
Pyssy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crow's head backwards.#CL#
Crow clinches up with Pyssy and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Pyssy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow pushes Pyssy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Pyssy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pyssy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Pyssy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crow. #BC#
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crow fails with a takedown attempt.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyssy.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - Pyssy circles away.
Pyssy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow walks into a left hand.
Pyssy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crow.
Pyssy avoids the head kick by Crow.
Pyssy lands the left hand.
Crow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy with a jab.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pyssy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.#ROC2#Crow is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Pyssy.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pyssy's sensitive parts.
Crow seems to have got his legs back now.
Crow lunges at Pyssy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pyssy's hand.
Pyssy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pyssy swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
Pyssy defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
Pultti Pyssy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyssy defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pyssy misses with a low kick.
Pyssy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pyssy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Pyssy blocks a low kick nicely.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Pyssy moves out of range easily.
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Pyssy checks it.
A nice side step and Pyssy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pyssy swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Pyssy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Pyssy moves his leg out of the way.
Pyssy lands a nice looking body shot.
Pyssy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Pyssy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crow with a body shot.
Pyssy lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Crow misses with a body shot
and Pyssy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pyssy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pyssy misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Pyssy ducks right into an uppercut from Crow.
Pyssy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Crow misses.
Pyssy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pyssy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Pyssy.
Pyssy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow misses with a double jab
and Pyssy counters with an inside leg kick.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pyssy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyssy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crow rather than just go for the knockout.
Pyssy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crow's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pultti Pyssy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pyssy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow tries to clinch there but Pyssy circles away.
Pyssy lands with a cross.
Pyssy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pyssy looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow throws a combination that misses
and Pyssy counters with a low kick, right behind Crow 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pyssy.
Pyssy connects with a body shot.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow throws a right hand that misses
and Pyssy counters with a body kick that stops Crow in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pyssy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crow throws a series of punches but Pyssy moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pyssy thuds a left hand into Crow's body.#T1#
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pyssy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crow throws a hook but Pyssy avoids it easily.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from Pyssy.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pyssy counters with a one-two to the body.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pyssy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pyssy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pyssy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyssy. #T2#
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow wants to clinch but Pyssy slips to the side
and Pyssy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Pyssy.
Crow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pyssy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crow's sensitive parts.
Crow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pyssy counters with a nice leg kick.
Pyssy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Pyssy.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pyssy.
Pyssy looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow tries to clinch there but Pyssy circles away.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Pyssy connects with a body shot.
Pyssy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pyssy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pyssy scores with a decent looking hook.
Pyssy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crow tries to clinch but Pyssy moves out of range.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pyssy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pyssy! But no joy.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pyssy can pounce on him.
Pyssy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pyssy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Pyssy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pyssy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pyssy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Pyssy with a nice calf kick.
Crow throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyssy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pyssy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pyssy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pyssy stuns Crow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pyssy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crow. That did some damage!
Crow missing with a left hand there. Pyssy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyssy throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Crow stumbling backwards into the cage! Crow bounces back off the cage towards Pyssy, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Pyssy lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Pyssy celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pultti Pyssy!
Pultti Pyssy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson     
Date:   Apr 21, 2024
#R1#
A big right from Pierre misses.
Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierre.
Crow looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Crow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.#T1#
Pierre postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Crow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pierre postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Crow has momentary wrist control but Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard. #T2#
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Crow blocks nicely.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crow wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pierre's guard. #REVB#
Crow passes Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Crow seems content to control.
Pierre wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Crow controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Crow.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Crow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre misses with a combination
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crow as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Pierre.
Crow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Crow tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1##CL2#
Crow takes the fight into the clinch.
Crow has Pierre pressed against the cage, preventing Pierre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow has Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
Pierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crow lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Pierre gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow is trying to stand. #T2#
Crow taking some punishment here, with Pierre in his half guard.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Pierre is controlling him
Ground and pound from Pierre.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crow defending well though.
Crow tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crow defending well though.
Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Pierre is controlling him
Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crow manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Crow looking for a sweep. Not yet Crow, not yet.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Crow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Crow!#REVB#
Crow wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crow controls the pace.#T4#
Pierre wants to stand but Crow is controlling the position.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crow won't allow Pierre to get back to his feet.
Crow wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Red Crow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pierre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pierre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pierre misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.#TD#
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow is pressing down on Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crow trying to keep a closed guard but Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pierre is controlling him. #T1#
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crow wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow controlling from the top position.
Crow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierre's head.#T2#
Crow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pierre scoring with some ground and pound.
Crow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Crow controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crow is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Crow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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 George Pierre.
I think Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Crenshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Crenshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crow fails with the takedown.
Crenshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crenshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crow has knocked Crenshaw down with a huge combo! Crow steps away and waves a wobbly Crenshaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Crenshaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crow throws a right hand that Crenshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Crenshaw also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Crenshaw. Beautiful body shot.
Crow misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.#CL#
Crenshaw moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Crow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw blocking some punches.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Crow controls his hands.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Crow goes for a takedown attempt but Crenshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Crow.
Crow scores with a punch to the head.
Crenshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crenshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow. #T2#
Crenshaw keeps Crow at a distance using the push kick.
Crow misses with a looping left.
Crenshaw misses the shot to the body.
Crow unleashes a big counter combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crenshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Crow misses with a combination #CL#
and Crenshaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crow goes for a takedown attempt but Crenshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crenshaw connects with a leg kick.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Crenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Crow circles away. #T3#
Crenshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crow doesn't seem bothered though.
Crenshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Crenshaw misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Crenshaw misses.
Crenshaw scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Crow. #CL#
Crenshaw clinches.
Crow misses with some punches. #BC#
Crenshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow blocks a low kick nicely.
Crenshaw slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Crow throws a big shot that misses.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Crow.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Stalling in the clinch from Crenshaw.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Crenshaw.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Crow blocking some punches.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crow.
Crenshaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crow tries a body shot but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Crow tries to clinch there but Crenshaw circles away.
Crenshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
It looked like Crenshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow tries a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
A head kick by Crow misses
and Crenshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw misses with a body kick.
Crow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crow throws a series of strikes that have Crenshaw backpedaling.
Crenshaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow avoids the body shot from Crenshaw. #T1#
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crenshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow connects with a high kick.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crenshaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Crow.
Crow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crenshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Crow should have avoided that one.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Good exchange - Crow coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Crenshaw is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crenshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Crow slips under a jab.
Crow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick.
Crow is breathing heavily.
Crenshaw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crenshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Crenshaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crenshaw misses with a looping right.
Crow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crenshaw momentarily. #T3#
Crow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Crenshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the body from Crow misses
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crenshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow takes one to the side of the head.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crow! Crenshaw lets Crow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Crow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Crow's defenses. It connects perfectly with Crow's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Don Crenshaw 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.

 

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
A punch combination from David misses.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corin David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from David.
Crow tries to clinch up
and David counters with a left to the body.
David dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
David staying out of range there.#CL#
Crow takes the fight into the clinch.
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crow tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crow scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Crow.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
David misses with an elbow strike.
David blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Crow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of David backwards.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from David fails to land.
David goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crow.
Crow lands a nice uppercut.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
David swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
David working aggressively here.
Crow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David throws an elbow but it misses.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crow lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Crow lands an uppercut.
Crow lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Crow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
David makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crow lands a left hand.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from David lands.#KD#
Crow drops David with a beautiful combination! David stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crow is looking for the KO!#ROC#David is rocked!#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch successfully.
David is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Crow dips a shoulder and cracks David with a mighty uppercut! David falls back against the cage and Crow unloads with a barrage of strikes! David is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Crow screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
Red Crow opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: Nfld live 57     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
Crow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crow forces Chandler back against the cage and clinches.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Crow.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crow gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Crow is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crow down to the mat. Crow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Crow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow tries to pass to full mount but Chandler defends it.
Crow is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chandler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chandler wants to control but Crow is keeping busy.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is looking to get back to full guard here but Crow has managed to pass to side control instead.
Crow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Chandler is trying to improve his position.
Crow controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler tries to buck Crow off but Crow is having none of it.
Chandler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chandler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crow is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Crow is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chandler is concentrating on defense, preventing Crow from advancing position. #T3#
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Crow seems content to control.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Crow is controlling well.
Crow throwing shots but Chandler is blocking nicely.
Crow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crow prevents Chandler from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler wants to control but Crow is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crow dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow gets underhooks to prevent Chandler's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crow.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow misses with a body punch.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Crow lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crow is pressed up against the cage. Chandler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crow down to the mat. Crow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Crow shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crow throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Crow sprawls well.
Crow is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow with a nice calf kick.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Crow throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
No luck for Crow with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chandler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crow'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.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Crow is proving a slippery customer.
Chandler has Crow pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Crow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler has Crow pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Crow throws a big counter combination but Chandler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Crow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chandler's head backwards.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Chandler throwing strikes but Crow manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Red Crow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Chandler controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Chandler's face as Crow controls the position.
Chandler tries to bench press Crow off him but Crow keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crow is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crow lands a head kick. Chandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow connects with a jab.#CL#
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Crow working aggressively here.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Crow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Crow.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Crow can't get the takedown.
Crow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards. #T1##BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Red Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Crow sprawls well.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Crow. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Crow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Crow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crow circles away.
Crow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow slaps away a takedown attempt from Chandler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Crow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow. #T3#
Chandler misses with a takedown
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crow.
Crow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Crow wants to clinch.#CL#
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Crow has him pressed against the cage.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Crow avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler tries to work over Crow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Crow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chandler regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crow's guard. #REVB#
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow working a defensive guard here.
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

Red Crow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Nfld xmas special     
Date:   Dec 28, 2023
#R1#
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ajuricaba throws out the jab.
Crow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ajuricaba misses the shot to the body.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Ajuricaba ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
Ajuricaba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crow's head backwards.
Crow avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajuricaba misses the target.
A big right from Ajuricaba misses.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crow shoots in looking for a takedown. Ajuricaba tries to sprawl out of it but Crow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ajuricaba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ajuricaba misses its intended target.
Crow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ajuricaba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crow scrambles back to his feet.
Crow walks into a straight right hand from Ajuricaba.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ajuricaba's head.#T1#
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crow is looking to clinch but Ajuricaba is avoiding it.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Ajuricaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Crow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crow throws a head kick but Ajuricaba moves out of range.
Ajuricaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crow with a nice calf kick.
Crow moves out of range as Ajuricaba strikes.
Crow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ajuricaba manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ajuricaba missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crow walks away with a smile on his face. Ajuricaba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ajuricaba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ajuricaba.
Crow throws a lazy right hand but Ajuricaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajuricaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Ajuricaba missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajuricaba tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Ajuricaba.
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ajuricaba.
Crow connects with a nice looking jab.
Ajuricaba ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huena Ajuricaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ajuricaba can pounce on him.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow avoids the body shot from Ajuricaba.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ajuricaba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajuricaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ajuricaba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crow tries to clinch but Ajuricaba moves out of range.
Ajuricaba scores with a nice strike.
Ajuricaba dips to his left and cracks Crow with an uppercut!
Ajuricaba misses with a jab to the body
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ajuricaba misses with an uppercut.
Ajuricaba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ajuricaba connects with a body shot that sends Crow's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ajuricaba misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Crow misses. #T4#
Ajuricaba misses with a body shot. #CL#
Crow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ajuricaba tries to pull guard but Crow holds him up against the cage and eventually Ajuricaba drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Crow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ajuricaba fails to pull guard.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huena Ajuricaba.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crow. #TD2#
Ajuricaba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ajuricaba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crow trying to control but Ajuricaba is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ajuricaba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ajuricaba looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huena Ajuricaba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Ajuricaba lands with a hook. Crow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crow lands a jab to the head.
Crow fails with the takedown.
Ajuricaba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow throws a head kick but Ajuricaba moves out of range.
Ajuricaba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ajuricaba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ajuricaba misses with a body shot.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Crow slips a straight right by Ajuricaba.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ajuricaba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Ajuricaba misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ajuricaba. That's going to slow Crow down.
Ajuricaba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Ajuricaba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ajuricaba connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Ajuricaba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Crow takes one on the button.
Ajuricaba throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Ajuricaba misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Ajuricaba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ajuricaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ajuricaba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ajuricaba.#T2#
Ajuricaba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ajuricaba just manages to avoid it.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Ajuricaba ducks down to avoid it.
Crow avoids the body shot from Ajuricaba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajuricaba works the jab nicely.
Ajuricaba misses with a right hand
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ajuricaba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ajuricaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajuricaba looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Crow wants to clinch up but Ajuricaba keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Ajuricaba misses its intended target.
Ajuricaba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ajuricaba lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
Ajuricaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.#T3#
Crow moves in looking to clinch but Ajuricaba pushes him off.
Ajuricaba throws a poor cross that misses
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Ajuricaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Ajuricaba swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Huena Ajuricaba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajuricaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ajuricaba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ajuricaba throws out the jab.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ajuricaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow scores with a kick to the body.
Crow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ajuricaba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajuricaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ajuricaba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ajuricaba pushes Crow away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajuricaba misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A head kick misses from Ajuricaba.
Crow drops his hands momentarily and Ajuricaba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ajuricaba misses with the combination.
As Ajuricaba looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Ajuricaba just gets out of the way.
Crow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crow wants to clinch.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Ajuricaba throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huena Ajuricaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ajuricaba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crow cracks Ajuricaba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ajuricaba tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow lands a really nice looking cross but Ajuricaba seems unphased.
Ajuricaba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Ajuricaba misses.
Ajuricaba stuffs the takedown attempt from Crow. Crow gets slowly back to his feet.
Ajuricaba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Huena Ajuricaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Ajuricaba, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ajuricaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Ajuricaba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Ajuricaba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Crow moves in looking to clinch but Ajuricaba pushes him off.
Ajuricaba looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Ajuricaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crow misses the target.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ajuricaba checks it well.
Crow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ajuricaba swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a leg kick.
Crow avoids the body shot from Ajuricaba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ajuricaba.
Crow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ajuricaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ajuricaba misses with a low kick.
Ajuricaba throws a low kick but Crow moves out of range easily.
Ajuricaba misses with a hook.
Crow moves out of range as Ajuricaba strikes.
Ajuricaba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crow's head backwards.
Huena Ajuricaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crow tries to clinch there but Ajuricaba circles away.
Ajuricaba slips under a jab from Crow.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Ajuricaba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Ajuricaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
It seemed like Ajuricaba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ajuricaba at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ajuricaba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crow defending well as Ajuricaba loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba.#T3#
Ajuricaba scores with a decent looking hook.
Ajuricaba cracks Crow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crow takes one on the button.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ajuricaba can pounce on him.
Ajuricaba misses with a low kick.
Ajuricaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crow doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Ajuricaba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Ajuricaba.
Crow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Ajuricaba moves out of range easily.
Ajuricaba throws a leg kick
and Crow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ajuricaba really felt that one!
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Ajuricaba misses
and Crow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ajuricaba's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Crow gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Ajuricaba wants to control but Crow postures up.
Ajuricaba tries to improve position but can't.
Ajuricaba wants to control but Crow postures up.
Ajuricaba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crow.

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 Red Crow.
I think Ajuricaba 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huena Ajuricaba!

 

Event: Nfld live 54     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Crow has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Crow scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
Crow digs a right hand into Chandler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chandler's gas tank.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Crow as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Crow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chandler regains guard immediately.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crow preventing the sweep.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Chandler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crow controls the pace.
Chandler 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.
Crow content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Chandler pulls Crow in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Crow tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #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.
Chandler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chandlers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike.
Crow lands a left hand.
Crow working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandler blocking some punches. #BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch.
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crow tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crow to the ground. Crow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Crow clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Chandler is trying to force a seperation but Crow has the dominant position.
Chandler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crow tries to avoid it but Chandler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crow to the ground. Crow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crow is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Crow is quick to defend against it.
Chandler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Crow.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##TD#
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler is working Crow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chandler won't allow Crow to sweep him here.
Chandler being controlled here momentarily.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Crow blocks nicely.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Crow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chandler gets a double leg takedown into Crow's guard.
Chandler passes Crow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crow is trying to stand up here but Chandler is controlling him well.
Crow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler 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.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crow defending well though.
Crow works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Crow controlling Chandler's posture.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Chandler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow throws out a powerful jab.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Chandler moves out of range easily.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Crow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL2#
Crow moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Crow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crow is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Crow circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Chandler.#TD#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crow to the ground. Chandler is now in Crow's guard.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Crow 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#
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Crow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler trying to hold on to Crow's head to control him but Crow postures up.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow is fighting to break Chandler's control of his arms but Chandler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Red Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Crow drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler wants a takedown.
Crow scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Crow manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler has Crow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Crow on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands. #T1#
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Crow's body. Crow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Crow leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Crow gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Crow throws a counter combo.
Chandler tries to break free but Crow pushes him back against the cage.
Crow lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler wants to break free but Crow has control.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chandler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Chandler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crow pinned against the cage. Crow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chandler lands a head shot.#T3#
Chandler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Crow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow is looking to clinch. #TD#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crow gets full guard.
Crow wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler won't allow Crow to sweep him here.
Crow managing to control the position.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.
Crow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crow is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler prevents Crow from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Chandler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crow 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

A less than humble Red Crow misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Nfld FN 50     
Date:   Nov 16, 2023
#R1#
Vartanein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Vartanein swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Vartanein's head but Vartanein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vartanein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crow fails with a takedown attempt.
Vartanein throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vartanein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Vartanein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Nice straight punches there by Crow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crow.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein lands a nice looking body shot. #T1##TD#
Crow shoots in and bounces Vartanein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vartanein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crow looking to pass the guard.
Vartanein pulls Crow in close to prevent any damage.
Vartanein is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Vartanein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Vartanein controlling Crow's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Vartanein's head but Vartanein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Some wild striking there from Crow.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vartanein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vartanein.
Vartanein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crow rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Vartanein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vartanein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vartanein misses with a shot to the body
and Crow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vartanein lunges at Crow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crow's hand.
Vartanein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Crow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vartanein avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Crow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Crow moves into the clinch.
Crow lands a hook that snaps the head of Vartanein backwards.
Crow is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Vartanein breaks the clinch.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vartanein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Vartanein misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romega Vartanein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vartanein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crow throws a body punch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein cracks Crow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vartanein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch successfully.
Crow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein landing knees to the body.
Crow can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Vartanein working hard to break the clinch.
Vartanein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crow lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Crow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crow tries to break free but Vartanein pushes him back against the cage.
Vartanein prevents a body shot from Crow.
Crow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vartanein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
I was talking to Crow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crow working aggressively here.
Vartanein blocks an uppercut.
Crow lands with a right to the head.
Vartanein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crow is keeping busy.
Crow misses with a body punch. #T2#
Crow tries a body shot but Vartanein blocks it.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Vartanein avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Crow working aggressively here.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartanein controlling the action here for a moment.
Crow dodges an elbow strike from Vartanein.
A shot in the inside from Crow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartanein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land. #BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Vartanein keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Crow slips under a jab from Vartanein.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow moves away from the strike by Vartanein.
Crow shoots in but no luck this time.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Vartanein throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Vartanein 's knee.
Romega Vartanein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Crow throws a nice head kick!
Vartanein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Vartanein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crow.
Crow scores with the left hand. Vartanein knows he should have avoided that one.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.#CL#
Vartanein tries to keep at a distance but Crow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Crow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crow scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vartaneins head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that second round.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Crow misses.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vartanein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crow walks into a jab.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow misses with a double jab.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Crow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vartanein misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Crow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vartanein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vartanein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
Vartanein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vartanein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vartanein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
It appears Crow was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crow staying out of range there.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Vartanein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrow.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crow is looking to slow Vartanein down with leg kicks.
Crow fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Crow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crow goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Crow.
Red Crow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vartanein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartanein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vartanein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartanein lands a hook that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Vartanein tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Crow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vartanein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartanein controls his hands.
Vartanein has Crow pushed against the cage.
Crow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Crow dodges an elbow strike from Vartanein.
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Crow as the two fighters clinch.
Crow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crow can't find room to land a body shot as Vartanein controls the action.
Crow lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Crow working aggressively here.
Vartanein throws a punch but it's blocked by Crow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartanein.
Crow pushes Vartanein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein blocks a body shot from Crow.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vartanein misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vartanein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Vartanein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Vartanein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow looks for a takedown but Vartanein sprawls well.

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 Red Crow.
I think Crow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

Red Crow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1##CL#
Crow pushes Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but Crow blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crow.#BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crow tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crow misses the target.
Crow looks to clinch
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Diesel misses.#T1#
Diesel swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diesel counters with a right hand to the body.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diesel finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a two punch combo.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diesel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Diesel coming out on top.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crow can't break the clinch.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crow's elbow.
Crow lands with a right to the head.
Diesel has Crow pressed against the cage, preventing Crow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head. #ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Crow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Crow avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crow. #TD#
Crow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diesel regains guard.
Crow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crow wants to stand but Diesel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Crow is proving a slippery customer.
Crow wants to stand but Diesel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Crow controlling him for the moment.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Crow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diesel seems to have recovered his senses.
Diesel pulls Crow in to control the position.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Crow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crow is standing up over Diesel. Diesel looks to escape but Crow dives into side control.
Crow working away.
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diesel looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Diesel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diesel.
Crow moves to clinch but Diesel breaks away
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Crow's head back.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crow lands an overhand right.#T1#
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Crow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Diesel rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel is stalling here.
Crow misses with some punches.
Diesel is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Crow.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crow tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
I was talking to Crow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crows head.
Crow misses with some punches. #T3#
Crow can't get the takedown.
Diesel cracks Crow with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crow misses with some punches.
Crow prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Crow blocks a body shot from Diesel. #BC#
Crow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range. #CL#
Crow moves into range and clinches up with Diesel.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Crow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crow tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow misses with some punches.
Diesel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crow up against the cage.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Crow lands a shoulder strike.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow catches Diesel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diesel throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Diesel misses with a hook
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crow.
Diesel throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
Diesel cracks Crow with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Crow.#T1#
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crow tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
Crow drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diesel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Diesel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Diesel jabs at Crow's body.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Crow wants to clinch but Diesel slips to the side
and Diesel counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crow momentarily.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Crow is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Diesel scores with a three punch combo!
Crow closes the distance but Diesel moves to the side
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Crow tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diesel misses with an uppercut
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Crow swings widly with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel works Crow's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Crow throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Crow tries to clinch
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Crow's head.
Crow throws a series of punches but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!

In his post fight interview, Kloockz Diesel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1##TD#
Tonon scores with a takedown into Crow's guard.
Tonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crow has his hands on Tonon's head, controlling the position.
Tonon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tonon preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tonon stops Crow from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tonon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tonon showed some decent athleticism there.
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crow wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
Tonon not doing much here. #T2#
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Crow is defending well.
Tonon is keen to just control but Crow is a slippery customer.
Tonon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crow tries to kick Tonon off but Tonon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.#T3#
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crow staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Crow misses.
Crow moves in looking to clinch but Tonon pushes him off.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow moves away from the strike by Tonon.
Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Crow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crow continues to drive forward.
Tonon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonon is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Tonon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Tonon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crow is being controlled here. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow trying his best to control but Tonon has mounted him.
Crow is trying desperately to improve position.
Crow tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Tonon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crow is not content to let Tonon control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow trying to control but Tonon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tonon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tonon trying to control the action but Crow is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tonon tries for a kimura but Crow is defending well.
Tonon working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tonon wants to control but Crow is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Tonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tonon working away.
Crow looks to move to half guard but instead Tonon has passed into mount! Damn!
Tonon looking to control but Crow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Crow to control.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
Tonon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Tonon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tonon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crow is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
Crow is still trying to improve position.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing good reports from Tonon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonon.
Crow can't escape the position.
Tonon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonon lands a couple of good shots and Crow has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tonon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4##SUB#
Tonon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Tonon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Tonon looking to break Crow's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crow remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tonon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Crow's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tonon's hands.
Tonon controlling well, preventing Crow from escaping the position.
Tonon misses with a punch to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow breaks Tonon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crow is looking to stand up but Tonon won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tonon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crow pinned against the cage. Crow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tonon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Tonon has Crow pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tonon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crow tumbling to the mat - Tonon dives into Crow's guard.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tonon is controlling him. #T1#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Crow being controlled here, momentarily.
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tonon prevents Crow from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tonon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonon is in Crow's guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself. #T2#
Tonon trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Tonon stops Crow from standing up.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonon lands a nice short elbow.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon is looking to advance position but Crow won't allow it.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crow keeps working.
Crow is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Tonon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tonon there.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Crow defending well.
Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crow landing small, sideways elbows.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tonon prevents Crow from improving his position.
Well, if Tonon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Tonon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonon cracks Crow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up with Crow, looking for a takedown. Tonon pushes Crow against the cage but Crow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tonon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crow under the eye.
Tonon lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonon lands a jab.
Tonon tries to bum rush Crow with a series of wild strikes but Crow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tonon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Tonon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonon 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!

Damian Tonon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Tryastsyn     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023
#R1#
Krawlee swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Kree P Krawlee has been cut.
Krawlee misses with a hook.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krawlee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krawlee misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Krawlee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crow.
Krawlee takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Crow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Krawlee throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Crow misses with a looping left.
Krawlee lunges at Crow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crow's hand.
Crow slips a straight right by Krawlee.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow. #T1#
Krawlee throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Crow counters with a crisp one two that drops Krawlee! Crow thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Krawlee to his feet! Krawlee is in big trouble!#ROC#Krawlee is rocked!
Crow walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Krawlee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Crow swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Krawlee's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
Red Crow tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
Victor connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Victor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but Crow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Victor trying to advance position but Crow counters by regaining guard.
Victor won't allow Crow to sweep him here.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
Crow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Victor has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow keeps Victor under control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor tries to advance to mount but Crow denies him. #T1#
Crow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crow struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Victor tries for a kimura but Crow is defending well.
Victor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crow's legs. #SUB#
Victor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Victor advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crow is trying to stand.
Crow wants to hold on but Victor pushes him away.#SUB#
Victor is working for a guillotine from mount but Crow frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Victor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crow manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Victor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Victor but great work by Crow.
Crow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Victor tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Victor trying to remain calm as Crow controls from the top position.
Victor is trying to get back to half guard.
Crow is staying tight to Victor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crow is continuing to stall.
Victor wants to control but Crow postures up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Victor is not content to let Crow control the position.
Victor is looking to regain half guard here but Crow keeps moving and retains side control.
Victor can't do much from the bottom here.
Victor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow wants to stand but Victor has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Victor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A left lands for Victor.
Victor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Victor finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
A jab lands there for Victor.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Victor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow cracks Victor with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Victor throws a right hand that misses
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crow throws a lazy uppercut
and Victor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Victor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
Crow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Crow lands a big right hand that sends Victor crashing to the mat! Crow stays standing though and waves Victor back to his feet!#ROC2#Victor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victor looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow misses the jab.
Victor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow throws out a counter right but Victor avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Victor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crow has time to react.
A jab from Victor misses.
Crow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crow takes a swing at Victor's ribcage but misses.
Victor misses with a straight left.
Crow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Victor doesn't seem phased though.
Crow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Victor misses with a wild combination.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Crow lunges at Victor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Victor's hand.
It looks like Victor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Victor misses with an uppercut
and Victor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victor fails to land the takedown.
Victor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crow pinned against the cage. Crow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victor.
Victor fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Victor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Victor defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
Victor shoots in looking for a takedown but Crow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Victor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Victor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Victor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crow finds it's way round the side to connect with Victor's head.
Crow sizes up Victor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Victor walks into a left hand.
Oh Victor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victor shoots for a takedown but Crow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Victor throws a series of punches but Crow avoids them all with ease.
Victor seems to have got his legs back now.
Crow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Red Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Victor out cold! Victor is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Red Crow!
A less than humble Red Crow misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento Boomer     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1##TD#
Bronco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bronco trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Bronco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bronco stops Crow from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Crow won't allow Bronco to pass to mount.
Bronco is trying to control. Crow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bronco wants to free his trapped foot but Crow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bronco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Crow is working away.
Bronco stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Crow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bronco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bronco. #SUB#
Bronco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crow sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bronco seems to be working for a kimura but Crow defends the submission attempt.
Crow preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Bronco prevents Crow from improving his position.
Crow is trying to maintain the position but Bronco is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronco throws out a powerful jab.
Bronco throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Crow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronco with a body shot.
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Crow pushes him off.
Bronco misses with a looping left.#T4#
Bronco fails to land the takedown.
Crow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronco wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Bronco.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronco misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Bronco closes the distance and clinches.
Bronco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Crow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bronco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Bronco.
Bronco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crow has time to react.#TD#
Bronco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crow to the mat! Crow manages to get full guard.
Bronco throwing strikes but missing.
Crow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses.
Crow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bronco is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bronco preventing the sweep.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crow is pulling down on Bronco's head to control his posture.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Crow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crow.
Bronco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
Crow misses the jab.
Bronco throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Bronco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Bronco rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Bronco blocks a body shot from Crow.
Bronco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bronco fails to land. #TD#
Bronco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Bronco.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bronco holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Bronco looking to control.
Bronco wants to sweep here but Crow controlling him for the moment.
Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Bronco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crow's head.
Crow tries to land a leg kick but Bronco saw it coming and moves away.
Crow throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronco throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Crow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Bronco.
No luck for Bronco with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Crow misses the target. #TD#
Bronco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Crow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Crow is refusing to be controlled, as Bronco sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bronco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Bronco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Bronco fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crow! But no joy.#TD#
Bronco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bronco is in Crow's guard.
Bronco stopping the sweep attempt from Crow.
Crow looking to control.
Bronco trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Bronco won't allow Crow to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is trying to control the position but Bronco postures up.
Bronco is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.
Bronco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bronco controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronco.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronco scores with a jab to the head.
Bronco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Bronco off balance momentarily.
Crow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broncos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Bronco forces Crow back against the cage and clinches.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Bronco manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Bronco 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.
Crow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bronco is looking for a triangle here but Crow uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Bronco is looking for a sweep.
Bronco trying his best to control but Crow has mounted him.
Bronco tries to lock up and control but Crow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bronco tries to reverse the position but Crow maintains control.
Crow controlling his opponent.
Crow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bronco is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Crow lands with some strikes.
Crow scoring with strikes but Bronco is staying in there. #SUB2#
Bronco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crow.
Crow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bronco tries to hold on but Crow postures up.
The referee warns Bronco that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crow dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bronco!

Johnny Bronco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Smith     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.#KD#
Crow lands a left and a right that send McDonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Crow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.#T1#
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Nice jab there from McDonald.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Crow drops McDonald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDonald looks back up at him and smiles so Crow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Crow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.#T2#
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Jab from McDonald.#ROC2#Crow is rocked!
Crow avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crow under the eye.
and Crow counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McDonald! He's just covering up as Crow starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the fight, Red Crow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209     
Date:   Nov 30, 2022
#R1#
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orsic misses with an uppercut.
Crow tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Crow.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crow avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic checks a low kick from Crow.#TD2#
Crow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crow wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Orsic is letting Crow control him for a moment.
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
Crow working the head with strikes.
Crow controls the position. #T1#
Crow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Crow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orsic tries to improve position but can't.
Orsic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crow off and has taken his back!
Crow is really stuck here. #SUB#
Orsic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Orsic is persistently looking for the submission but Crow is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Orsic looking for the choke but no joy.
Crow tries to roll but Orsic sticks to his back. #T2##SUB#
Orsic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Crow prevents Orsic from getting a body triangle.
Crow tries to break free. #SUB#
Orsic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Orsic looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Orsic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Crow is defending well though. Orsic let's go of the attempt for now.
Orsic trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Orsic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Crow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Crow tries to escape but Orsic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Orsic misses with an elbow to the head.
Orsic controlling well, preventing Crow from escaping the position.
Orsic throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Orsic is looking for a choke. Crow gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Crow manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Crow wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving. #SUB#
Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crow slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Crow stalling.
Orsic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Orsic.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow works over Orsic with some ground and pound from guard.
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Crow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crow works over Orsic with some ground and pound from guard.
Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic being controlled here, momentarily.
Orsic working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Crow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orsic or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad. #CL#
Orsic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Orsic blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow can't get the takedown.
Crow misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crow fails to land with a series of punches.
Crow walks into a left hand. #T1#
Crow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orsic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crow ducks right into an uppercut from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from Orsic.
Orsic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsic tries to clinch up but Crow circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Orsic gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow tries to buck Orsic off but Orsic is having none of it.#SUB#
Orsic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orsic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Crow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsic.
Orsic working away.
Crow is not content to let Orsic control the position.
Crow is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Orsic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crow is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Crow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orsic off and has taken his back!
Will Crow go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crow biding his time, looking for the opening.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Crow. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Orsic breaks Crow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Crow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsic's guard. #REVB#
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Crow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Orsic looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Crow is in close to Orsic's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Orsic is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Orsic tries to sprawl but Crow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Orsic gets back to full guard.
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Orsic.
Orsic being controlled here, momentarily.
Crow with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Orsic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orsic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crow controls the pace.#T1#
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Orsic.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orsic working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Crow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsic throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Crow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orsic working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Crow connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Crow lands a couple of elbows.
Crow working some strikes from top position.
Crow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crow looking to pass the guard.
Crow works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Crow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orsic gets back to full guard.
Orsic keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Crow wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving. #SUB#
Orsic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsic is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow 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.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic looking to pass the guard.
Orsic is fighting to break Crow's control of his arms but Crow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orsic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orsic trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Crow is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orsic preventing the sweep.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orsic trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow is controlling Orsic's posture.
Crow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orsic postures up and lands a big shot to Crow's brow.
Crow wants to sweep here but Orsic controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow managing to control the position.
Orsic passes Crow's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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 Mate Orsic.
I think Orsic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Orsic!

After winning the bout, Mate Orsic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200     
Date:   Nov 02, 2022
#R1#
Alderidge lands a jab.
Alderidge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crow lands with a hook. Alderidge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge sizes up Crow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Crow misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderidge to score with a decent uppercut.
Crow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alderidge back to the cage. Crow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Ranger Alderidge has been cut.#TD2#
Crow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Alderidge being controlled for a moment.
Crow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crow slows the pace down.
Alderidge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crow.
Crow wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Alderidge is looking to regain half guard here but Crow keeps moving and retains side control.
Crow working the ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alderidge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alderidge dodges the ground and pound from Crow.
Alderidge is looking to regain half guard here but Crow keeps moving and retains side control.
Crow wants to control but Alderidge is keeping him busy.
Alderidge defending against the ground and pound.
Crow trying to control the position but Alderidge is working away.
Crow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crow throwing strikes but Alderidge manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alderidge looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crow is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Crow is looking to reverse the position.
Crow has one of Alderidge's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Crow tries to improve position but can't.
Crow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crow is not content to let Alderidge control the position.
Crow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Alderidge are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crow manages to get back to half guard.
Alderidge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crow keeping control of the position.
Crow is staying active underneath Alderidge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alderidge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alderidge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crow is controlling Alderidge's trapped leg to prevent Alderidge from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow tries to roll over but Alderidge keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alderidge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Crow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ranger Alderidge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Crow.
Alderidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crow wants to clinch up but Alderidge keeps it at a distance.
Alderidge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crow misses with a wild combination.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Alderidge finds it's target.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.#T1#
Crow throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Crow avoids it.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Alderidge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alderidge throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow wants to clinch
and Alderidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alderidge defends it nicely.#T2#
Alderidge throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alderidge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crow moves to clinch but Alderidge breaks away
and Alderidge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Alderidge.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.#T3#
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge scores with a hook.
Alderidge punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Crow throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Alderidge moves into the clinch.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Alderidge misses
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Alderidge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCrow.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Crow ducks right into an uppercut from Alderidge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alderidge can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a nice leg kick.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
As Crow tries to get set, Alderidge tries to push him back and clinch up but Crow manages to avoid the attempt.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ranger Alderidge's cut.
That's time! Alderidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Alderidge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow darts in looking for a takedown but Alderidge gets double underhooks and turns Crow into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Crow.
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderidge doesn't seem phased though.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Alderidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the head.
Alderidge slips a jab from Crow.
It looked like Alderidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow tries to bum rush Alderidge with a series of wild strikes but Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alderidge feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow needs to keep his hands up - Alderidge had a free shot at his head there.
Crow throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alderidge finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alderidge.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
A low kick from Alderidge is predictable there
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Alderidge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crow. That did some damage!#CL2#
Crow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge tries to land knees in the clinch but Crow avoids the damage to the body.
Crow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge gets underhooks to prevent Crow's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crow.
Crow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Alderidge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crow's defenses.
Crow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Crow.
Crow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alderidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Alderidge lands a left hand.
Alderidge pushes Crow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Crow's ribcage. Crow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Crow lands with a short shot to the head.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Crow lands a hook that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Crow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Alderidge.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but Crow blocks it.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Crow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge thumps Crow with a low kick.
Good exchange - Alderidge coming out on top.
Alderidge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alderidge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alderidge lands with an uppercut that bounces Crow off the cage and back into range.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
Crow throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alderidge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!

Our winner, Ranger Alderidge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Cobain misses with a wild combination.
Cobain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crow.
Cobain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobain as he jumps to the side.
Cobain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow slips under a jab from Cobain.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Cobain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobain lands with a shot to the body.
Cobain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Cobain swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Cobain backing up. Cobain nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobain blocks a leg kick.
Crow misses with an uppercut
and Cobain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cobain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cobain with a jab.
Crow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Cobain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crow tries to land a leg kick but Cobain saw it coming and moves away.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Good shot there by Cobain.
Cobain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobain dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2##CL#
Crow rushes Cobain and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cobain fails to land.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobain tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Cobain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobain lands a nice uppercut.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crow lands with a left to the head.
Cobain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crows head.
Crow misses with some punches.
Cobain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobain misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow blocking some punches.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobain misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobain.
Cobain lands a hook that snaps the head of Crow backwards. #TD#
Crow gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Cobain wants to control but Crow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cobain is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Crow there.
Cobain wants to control but Crow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crow stalling.
Cobain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cobain is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard.
Cobain trying to control here.
Cobain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crow is stalling here. Cobain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crow seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cobain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cobain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cobain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cobain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crow tries to hold on but Cobain pushes him away.
Cobain controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Cobain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Cobain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cobain throws a chopping leg kick but Crow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobain, as that shot connected.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Cobain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobain.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Crow.
Cobain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobain.
Crow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobain motions for Crow to come forward. Cobain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobain as he avoids it easily.
Cobain misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobain looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Cobain misses with a looping left.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobain.
Crow throws a big counter combination but Cobain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Crow rushes Cobain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cobain blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Crow.
Cobain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crow lands a body shot. #TD#
Crow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cobain regains guard.
Cobain trying to control the position here.
Crow works over Cobain with some ground and pound from guard.
Crow lands a couple of digs.
Cobain pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crow content to stall in guard here.
Cobain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobain has Crow pulled in close to control his posture.
Crow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crow trying to control but Cobain is working from the bottom.
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cobain controlling Crow's posture.
Crow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crow wants to control from the top but Cobain keeps moving.
Crow being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobain is continuing to stall.#T3#
Crow throwing strikes from guard but Cobain blocks nicely.
Cobain trying to keep a closed guard but Crow is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobain is on top in guard. #REVB#
Crow wants to sweep here but Cobain controlling him for the moment.
Crow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobain stays in close to Crow's body and controls the position. #T4#
Cobain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crow is trying to control the position but Cobain postures up.
Cobain is fighting to break Crow's control of his arms but Crow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobain finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
Cobain misses with a body shot.
Cobain throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Crow misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Cobain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobain just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cobain with a jab.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Crow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobain pinned against the cage. Cobain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good work by Cobain as he checks the leg kick.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Cobain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow tries to move into range but Cobain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain dips to his left and cracks Crow with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Cobain.
Cobain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Cobain tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Cobain leaves Crow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Cobain catches Crow right on the button with a cross.
Cobain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobain lands with a cross.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Crow misses
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Cobain.
Kurt Cobain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain thuds his right hand into Crow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Crow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobain jabs at Crow's body.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobain misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobain connects with a body shot.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobain throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cobain throws a solid leg kick but Crow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cobain.
Cobain throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crow avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Cobain jabs Crow right on the nose. Crow blinks but takes it well.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Cobain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Cobain moved out of range nicely.
Cobain scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Cobain as he checks the leg kick.
Cobain throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Cobain tries a quick counter leg kick but Crow is wise to it.
Cobain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crow's sensitive parts.
Cobain scores with a nice head shot.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Crow blocks the leg kick.
Cobain lands a body shot.
Crow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobain but Cobain pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Cobain avoids the head kick by Crow.
Cobain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobain.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobain.
Crow throws a right hand that misses
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
Kurt Cobain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from Cobain.
Cobain with the inside leg kick.
Cobain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Crow throws a lazy head kick
and Cobain counters with a left to the body.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cobain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Cobain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Cobain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobain 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Cobain!

An out of breath Kurt Cobain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 176     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Rain off balance momentarily.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like White Rain has been cut.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rain avoids the head kick by Crow.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
Crow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Crow missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Crow both land. Nice combination.
Crow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain lands with a nice body punch.
Crow misses with a straight right.
Rain blocks a head kick by Crow.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Rain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head kick by Rain misses
and Crow counters with a big head kick but Rain shrugs it off. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rain lands a jab to the head.
Rain throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Crow blocks the low kick.
A head kick by Crow misses
and Rain counters with a nice leg kick.
Rain tries to clinch there but Crow circles away.
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Rain counters with a crisp one two that drops Crow! Rain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crow to his feet! Crow is in big trouble!#ROC#Crow is rocked!#CL#
Rain has closed the distance and engaged Crow in a clinch.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Rain finish him?#T3#
Rain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crow to keep the fight standing.
Crow seems to have recovered his senses.
Rain blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain jumps guard but Crow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crow goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Rain decides to pull guard.
Rain wants to sweep but no luck.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rain controls Crow momentarily but Crow frees himself.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Let's hope that Crow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Crow postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily. #SUB#
Rain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crow sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rain is trying to keep Crow in close.
Crow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Rain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rain checks a low kick from Crow.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain looks to land a combination but Crow avoids it well.
Rain backing away here, and Crow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rain. Those never looked like landing.
Rain tried to score with a low kick but Crow checks it.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Rain is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Crow.
Rain scores with a shot to the body.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rain's head.
Red Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Rain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rain's head.#T2#
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Crow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Rain lands but Crow takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Crow clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Rain gets control of Crow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rain pulls Crow in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Crow is stalling in the full guard.
Crow wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Rain keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass.
Rain is trying to keep Crow in close. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rain working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Rain keeping full guard, as Crow tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Rain is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rain is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily.
Crow won't allow Rain to sweep him here.
Crow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet. #SUB#
Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow pushing down on Rain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Red Crow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Rain'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#
Crow wants to clinch.
White Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
Crow throws a big shot that misses.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Crow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Crow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good leg kick by Crow.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crow tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rain.#CUT2#White Rain's cut is getting worse.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Rain checks it.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Crow backs away, Rain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crow misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crow scores with a one two! Rain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Rain has Crow up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain lands a nice uppercut.
Crow prevents a body shot from Rain. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rain.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Crow misses with an uppercut.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain avoids the head kick by Crow.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain misses with a series of wild punches.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Crow throws a low kick, looking for Rain's leg but Rain calmly moves out of range.
Crow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crow cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Crow swats away the attempt to clinch by Rain.
Rain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.
Rain slips under a jab from Crow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crow 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

Red Crow tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 164     
Date:   Jul 27, 2022
#R1#
Revorg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Revorg misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Crow connects with a jab.
A low kick from Crow misses
and Revorg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crow's knee momentarily.
Revorg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Revorg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Revorg lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.#KD#
Crow lands a left and a right that send Revorg crashing to the mat, dazed. Crow thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Revorg is rocked!
Revorg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Revorg.
Revorg is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Revorg - that will leave a mark!
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Revorg misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Revorg misses.
Revorg seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Crow has Revorg up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Revorg.
Revorg blocking some punches.
Revorg blocks an uppercut.
Crow misses with some punches.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Revorg working aggressively here.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Crow misses with the head strike.
Revorg can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Revorg.
Crow misses with some punches. #BC#
Crow breaks the clinch.
Revorg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Crow tries to sprawl but Revorg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Revorg wants to pass to mount but Crow is defending the position.
Revorg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Revorg wants to pass to mount but Crow is defending the position.
Revorg is controlling the pace. #T2#
Revorg not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Revorg is looking for a kimura here.
Revorg throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
Crow manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow pulls Revorg in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revorg postures up.
Revorg wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Revorg has gone for a leg lock! Crow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Revorg's guard.#REVR#
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crow postures up.
Revorg keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Revorg working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Crow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Revorg is trying to keep Crow in close. #SUB2#
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Revorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Crow passes Revorg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crow is keen to just control but Revorg is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Revorg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Revorg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.#SUB2#
Revorg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Revorg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Revorg has his foot on Crow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crow works his way back into a safe position though.
Crow chips away with some ground and pound.
Crow passes Revorg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Repus Revorg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Revorg.#CL2#
Revorg clinches up with Crow and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Revorg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crow with a jab.
Crow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Revorg tries to keep at a distance but Crow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg scores with a shot to the side of Crow's head.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
Revorg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Revorg can't get the takedown.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg.
Revorg scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Crow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Revorg.
Revorg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crow misses with some punches.
Crow blocking some punches.
Revorg wants a takedown. #TD2#
Revorg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Revorg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Revorg's back!
Revorg just trying to survive but Crow is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Crow has the hooks in. Revorg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crow tries to keep control of the position but Revorg is staying busy.
Crow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Revorg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crow loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Revorg hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow trying to control momentarily.
Revorg turns into Crow and is now in his guard.
Revorg looking to sit in guard and control but Crow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Crow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revorg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Revorg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Revorg trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow wants to sweep but no luck.
Revorg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow pulls Revorg in close to prevent any damage.
Revorg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Revorg looking to sit in guard and control but Crow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crow trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
Revorg looking for a sweep. Not yet Revorg, not yet.
Revorg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Revorg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crow trying to control but Revorg is working from the bottom.
Crow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Revorg is keeping the position.
Revorg keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #T4#
Crow controlling from the top position.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Revorg is looking for a triangle but Crow pushes his legs off easily.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Revorg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Repus Revorg has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Revorg looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily. #SUB2#
Revorg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Revorg thumps Crow with a low kick.
Revorg feints and then cracks Crow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crow down.
Revorg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Revorg scores with a three punch combo!
Revorg throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Revorg backing up. Revorg nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Revorg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crow is out of range and Revorg settles back down.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Revorg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Revorg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crow jabs Revorg right on the nose. Revorg blinks but takes it well.
Revorg misses with a looping left.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Revorg can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Revorg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Revorg does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Revorg.
Revorg misses the shot to the body.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Revorg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crow.
Crow misses with a kick to the body.
Revorg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Red Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Revorg to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Revorg looks to clinch but Crow throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Revorg taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Red Crow!
Red Crow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 157     
Date:   Jun 29, 2022
#R1#
Crow thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Crow backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Cabrera 's knee.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera attempts a counter takedown but Crow avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Cabrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
As Crow backs away, Cabrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Crow is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Crow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crow misses with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Crow as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Cabrera clinches up with Crow and pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera tries to break free but Crow pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Cabrera lands with a right to the head.
Crow prevents Cabrera from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera gets through Crow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow pushes Cabrera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cabrera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Crow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Crow.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cabrera moves into the clinch.
Crow keeps control of Cabrera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow misses with some punches. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow misses with a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a thumping low kick.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crow is able to avoid easily.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Crow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera is looking to slow Crow down with leg kicks.
Herve Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Crow misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crow duly obliges.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Cabrera coming out on top.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera darts in trying to clinch
and Crow counters with a left to the body.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Crow, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Crow against the cage but Crow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Crow didn't expect that.
Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera scoring with some ground and pound.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Crow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick.
Crow blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Crow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow is looking to slow Cabrera down with leg kicks.
Cabrera tries to clinch there but Crow circles away.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Crow clinches. #T2#
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrera blocking some punches.
Crow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera is leaning against Crow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Crow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow scores with a nice right hand.
Crow wants to land a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Cabrera tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crow but Crow pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Cabrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crow sprawls and moves away.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herve Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Crow is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera trying to control the position but Crow is working away.
Cabrera wants to control for a moment but Crow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crow is refusing to be controlled, as Cabrera sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Crow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herve Cabrera dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Crow is having none of it.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Crow lands a big head kick that sends Cabrera tumbling to the mat! Crow takes a step backwards and waves Cabrera back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Cabrera is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Herve Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
Crow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oh Cabrera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crow throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to counter with a takedown but Crow is quick to defend against it.
Cabrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Cabrera ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Crow prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabrera tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crow lands with a light punch inside.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera blocking some punches. #T1#
Crow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herve Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Crow lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crow circles away.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera walks straight into a right hand from Crow - that's dropped him! Crow jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cabrera from any more punishment! Cabrera complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Red Crow!
In his post fight interview, Red Crow started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 149     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Crow clinches up against the cage.
Man Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Crow.
Man Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Crow.
A shot in the inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crow.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Iii.
A frustrated look appears on Crow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Crow.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii. #T1#
Crow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crow presses Man Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crow can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Man Iii tries a body shot but Crow blocks it. #T2#
Crow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Crow.
Man Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Iii blocking some punches.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man Iii.
Crow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Man Iii takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.#T3#
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crow has time to react.
Crow misses with a straight left.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crow defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Man Iii throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick.
Crow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii backing away here, and Crow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crow is looking to clinch.
Crow with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man Iii. Man Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Crow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow walks into a left hand.
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Crow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man Iii.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Man Iii.
A combination from Man Iii does no damage.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Crow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Crow's body. #T1#
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man Iii lands a jab to the head.
Crow throws a head kick that half lands.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow throws a body kick that misses.
Crow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crow is looking for the big counter here.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Crow's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Man Iii. #T2#
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Man Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man Iii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Crow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii throws a head kick but Crow moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crow can do to turn this around?
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Crow unleashes a big counter combination but Man Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man Iii misses with a body shot
and Crow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man Iii thinking.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii slips a jab from Crow.
An inside leg kick from Man Iii misses.
A little jabbing left from Crow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Crow.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Man Iii scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man Iii cracks Crow with an open hand slap.#T4#
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow throws a big counter head kick but Man Iii avoids it with no problem.
Crow checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Man Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
Man Iii lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
Man Iii thuds his right hand into Crow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crow.
Man Iii lands a body shot.
Man Iii works the jab nicely.
Man Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
A big left from Crow misses.
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Crow's corner calls for a 1-2. Crow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Man Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii cracks Crow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Crow is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?#T1#
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Crow seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crow checks it well.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Crow throws a leg kick but Man Iii moved away.
A big right from Crow misses.
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow tries to clinch up.
Man Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Crow throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Crow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man Iii tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Crow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Man Iii sizes up Crow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Man Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Crow checks it.
As Man Iii backs off Crow throws a huge counter combo but Man Iii manages to avoid it all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crow.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Crow moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Crow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Man Iii checks a low kick from Crow.
Man Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Man Iii.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow tries to move into range but Man Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow connects with the punch.#T4#
A punch combination from Man Iii misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Crow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Crow scores with a shot to the side of Man Iii's head.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Crow on the inside.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man Iii, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!

Yip Man Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mediocre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crow's sensitive parts.
Mediocre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mediocre.
A clash of legs there as Mediocre blocks the low kick.
Mister Mediocre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Mediocre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mediocre throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Mediocre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Mediocre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Crow misses the target.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crow thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mediocre swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Mediocre 's knee.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Mediocre misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Mediocre blocks the leg kick.
Crow throws a series of punches but Mediocre moves out of range.
Mediocre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crow misses with a hook.#T1#
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Crow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mediocre.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Crow backing away here, and Mediocre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crow slips under a jab from Mediocre.
Mediocre scores with a leg kick.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mediocre can pounce on him.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mediocre.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Crow misses with a straight left.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Mediocre moves out of range easily.
Crow avoids the body shot from Mediocre. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crow tried to counter with a leg kick but Mediocre avoided it.
Crow moves forwards but Mediocre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Crow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crow down.
Mediocre scores with a jab to the head.
Crow throws a hook but Mediocre avoids it easily.
Mediocre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Mediocre lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre clobbers Crow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mediocre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Crow's front leg but catches the back leg as Crow tries to avoid it.
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
A low kick lands for Mediocre. #T3#
A big left from Crow misses.
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Crow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mediocre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre with the inside leg kick.
Crow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mediocre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Crow avoids it.
Mediocre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mediocre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crow misses with a looping left.
Crow slips under a jab.#T4#
Crow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crow checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mediocre connects with a single shot there.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from Mediocre.
Crow wants to clinch but Mediocre slips to the side
and Mediocre counters with a stiff right hand.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mediocre.
Mediocre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrow.
Mediocre checks a low kick from Crow.
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Crow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mediocre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mediocre throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mediocre dips to his left and cracks Crow with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Mediocre.
Crow with a nice cross.
Mediocre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mediocre throws an off balance right hand
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mediocre works Crow's body with a nice hook.
Mediocre swinging wildly here.
Mediocre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mediocre misses with a hook.
Mediocre connects with a crisp jab.
Mediocre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Mediocre.
Crow walks into a straight right hand from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mediocre looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Mediocre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crow misses with a low kick as Mediocre jumps back.
Crow scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Crow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crow down. #T1#
Mediocre defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
Mediocre cracks Crow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mediocre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mister Mediocre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mediocre looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mediocre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Crow.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Mediocre tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the body
and Crow counters with a good low kick that Mediocre was not able to check.
Mediocre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mediocre looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Mediocre misses with a low kick. #T2#
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mediocre is looking to chop away at Crow's legs.
Mediocre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mediocre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crow.
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mediocre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mediocre thows a leg kick but Crow checks it
and Crow counters with a thumping low kick.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mediocre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Crow misses.
Mediocre scoring well with a low kick there.
Mediocre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Mediocre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Mediocre coming out on top.
Mediocre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crow lands with a slapping head kick.
Mediocre works Crow's body with a nice hook.
Crow needs to keep his hands up - Mediocre had a free shot at his head there.
Crow walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mediocre eats them both and turns towards Crow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mediocre swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mediocre swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Mediocre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mediocre - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Mediocre tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mediocre scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mediocre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mediocre looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Mediocre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mediocre slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
A bone on bone clash there as Crow blocks the leg kick.
Crow throws a counter high kick but Mediocre was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mediocre throws a right hand that misses
and Mediocre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mediocre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crow finds it's way round the side to connect with Mediocre's head.
Mediocre throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Mediocre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mediocre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mediocre. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mediocre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mediocre blocks a head kick by Crow.
Mediocre misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow counters with a series of strikes. Mediocre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mediocre missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Crow.
Crow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crow throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Mediocre is looking to score with low kicks.
And Crow counters with a quick kick to the body but Mediocre blocks it.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Crow's front leg but catches the back leg as Crow tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow swinging wildly here.
Mediocre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mediocre is able to avoid easily.
Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mediocre misses the jab.
Crow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Mediocre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre scores with a leg kick.
Mediocre moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Crow down.
Crow moves forwards but Mediocre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good work by Mediocre as he checks the leg kick.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crow.#T2#
Mediocre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crow is out of range and Mediocre settles back down.
Mediocre throws a big shot that misses.
Crow appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mediocre.
Crow tries to clinch up.
A big left from Mediocre misses.
Nice shot by Crow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mediocre.
The fighters circling - Mediocre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mediocre thuds a left hand into Crow's body.
Good work by Crow as he checks the leg kick.
Crow is looking to counter with a body kick.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Crow.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Crow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mediocre throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mediocre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mediocre checks a leg kick.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick.
Mediocre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Mediocre misses.
Good shot there by Mediocre.
Mediocre looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Mediocre.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Mediocre misses with a hook.
Mediocre thumps Crow with a low kick.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mediocre dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Crow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Crow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mediocre throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mediocre thumps Crow with a low kick.
Crow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crow throws a body kick that misses.
Mediocre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crow momentarily.
Mediocre lands with a nice body punch.
Mediocre moves out of range of the strikes.
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Mediocre.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Mediocre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
Crow cracks a nice hook into Mediocre's ribs.
Crow misses with a looping right.
Mediocre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Mediocre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mediocre 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Mediocre!

Mister Mediocre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 131     
Date:   Mar 27, 2022
#R1#
Crow misses with a hook.
Atkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins tries to work over Crow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Crow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkins.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Crow.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkins lands with a straight right. Crow didn't see that one coming.
Atkins swings for the body but Crow moves out of range. #T1#
Atkins avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Atkins clinches with his opponent.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Crow's head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Crow blocks a body shot from Atkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crow lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Crow.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow lands with a left to the head.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow blocking some punches. #T2#
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Crow.
Atkins is working Crow over against the cage.
Atkins blocking some punches. #BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Atkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Atkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
Crow circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Atkins drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Crow follows Atkins to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the fight, Red Crow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Tonon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Tonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crow, who protects the arm well.
Tonon wants to control but Crow is keeping him busy.
Crow prevents Tonon from improving position.
Crow wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Crow prevents Tonon from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon trying to control the position but Crow is working away. #SUB2#
Tonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Crow is defending well. #T1#
Crow struggling a bit here.
Tonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon taking a breather here.
Crow is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon working away.
Crow is looking for a sweep.
Tonon trying to control the action but Crow is working from the bottom.
Crow tries to bench press Tonon off him but Tonon keeps the position.
Crow is not content to let Tonon control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Crow thumps Tonon with a low kick.
Crow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tonon drops his hands momentarily and Crow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonon takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Tonon misses with a hook
and Crow counters with a leg kick.
Tonon misses with a body shot
and Crow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tonon is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Crow tries to sprawl but Tonon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonon is looking to pass Crow's guard but actually Crow recovers to full guard.
Crow has Tonon pulled in close to control his posture.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crow is keeping the position for now.
Tonon pushing down on Crow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Crow is defending well. #T4#
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Crow won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Crow.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crow cracks Tonon with an open hand slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Crow scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tonon misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crow is fending him off so far but Tonon persists. Nope, Crow circles away and we're back to standing.
Tonon dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Crow moves forwards but Tonon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon lands a jab to the head.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonon shoots in for a double leg but Crow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Red Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Tonon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crow counters with a left and a right that stings Tonon.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Tonon misses.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Crow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crow continues to drive forward.
Crow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crow wants it to stay on the feet.
Tonon moves out of range of the leg kick from Crow.
A telegraphed right hand from Crow misses the target.
Crow throws a head kick but Tonon moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonon. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a shoot takedown. Crow fights it but they end up in guard.
Tonon is looking to pass into half guard but Crow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crow is in guard.#REVR#
Tonon looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tonon working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily.
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Tonon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
Tonon pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tonon's head.
Our spies down at at High Kicks inform us that Tonon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crow wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tonon working for a triangle but Crow defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tonon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Crow is defending well. Tonon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Crow has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tonon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Tonon!
After the fight, Damian Tonon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 114     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022
#R1#
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Crow closes the distance and clinches up with Sukulaku, looking for a takedown. Crow pushes Sukulaku against the cage but Sukulaku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Crow walks into a jab.
Crow moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Sukulaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow throws a big counter head kick but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.
Crow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Crow.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
It seemed like Crow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crow cracks Sukulaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sukulaku, as that shot connected.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
Sukulaku lunges at Crow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crow's hand.
Crow wants to stay close but Sukulaku steps back to make room for something. Crow seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Sukulaku and Crow drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jyrki Sukulaku!
A relieved looking Jyrki Sukulaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 105     
Date:   Dec 24, 2021
#R1#
Man Iii jabs Crow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Crow scores with a four punch combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man Iii.
Man Iii punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Crow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii lands with a good body shot.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man Iii has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Some bone on bone action there as Crow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crow defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Crow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crow takes one to the chin there.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him. #TD2#
Crow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crow wants to control but Man Iii is keeping him busy.
Crow lands an elbow.
Man Iii defending against the ground and pound.
Crow trying to control the action but Man Iii is working from the bottom.
Crow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man Iii is avoiding damage well.
Crow trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.
The ground and pound from Crow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Crow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Man Iii works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man Iii's head.
Crow is trying to control. Man Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man Iii defending well though.
Crow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Man Iii! #T3#
Crow working Man Iii over with strikes here.
The referee warns Man Iii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crow lands a big shot there that rocks Man Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Man Iii holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crow lands a nice shot to the head.
Crow thowing shots but they're missing.
Man Iii is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Crow with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Crow raining down shots from the mount!
Man Iii takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Crow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow tries to control but Man Iii wriggling away.
The referee warns Man Iii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crow thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Man Iii because Crow loaded up on that one.
Crow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crow punching from mount but Man Iii doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Crow lands a big shot there that rocks Man Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Man Iii misses with a hook
and Crow counters with a head kick that wobbles Man Iii - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Crow sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the fight, Red Crow was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis connects with a nice looking jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Curtis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Crow knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis wants to clinch up but Crow keeps it at a distance.
Crow throws a shot from downtown. Curtis moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crow or not.
Crow is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to work over Crow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Crow avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage. #TD2#
Crow gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Curtis kicks off Crow and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curtis slips a jab from Crow.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Curtis throws a big counter combination but Crow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Darry Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Curtis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Crow avoids it.
Crow tries for a takedown but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Crow blocks a leg kick.
Crow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Crow throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for Curtis. #TD2#
Crow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curtis!
Curtis is not content to let Crow control the position.
The ground and pound from Crow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crow prevents Curtis from escaping the position.#T3#
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Curtis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curtis is trying to get back to his feet.
Crow controlling the position from side mount.
Crow throws an elbow but Curtis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crow taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow working the ground and pound.
Crow has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Crow looking to control but Curtis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crow unloads with some shots from mount but Curtis bucks and avoids them well.
Crow controlling the position easily from mount.
Curtis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Crow dominating with strikes here.
Crow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Curtis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crow dominating with strikes here.
Crow throws a strike there. Curtis manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Curtis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crow scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Crow against the cage.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Crow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crow.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Crow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Crow.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis cracks Crow with an open hand slap.
Curtis throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Curtis connects with a leg kick.
Curtis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.#T1#
Crow loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow throws a lazy body kick
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
Crow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Curtis jabs Crow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Crow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Curtis backs off Crow throws a huge counter combo but Curtis manages to avoid it all.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crow's corner calls for a 1-2. Crow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crow scores with a hook.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Crow lands a front kick.
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Curtis checks a low kick from Crow.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
A nice combination there by Crow.
Curtis is looking to wear down Crow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Crow throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease.
Crow misses with a leg kick
and Curtis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Crow. #T3#
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Crow throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crow flicks out a counter leg kick but Curtis steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Crow misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
Crow cracks Curtis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Curtis avoids the body shot from Crow.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Crow with an uppercut!
Crow jabs at Curtis's body.
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Curtis throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Curtis catches Crow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Crow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Curtis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow blocks the body kick.
Crow throws a fast counter high kick but Curtis manages to duck under it in time.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL#
Curtis closes the distance and pushes Crow back into the cage.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Crow.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Crow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Curtis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crow counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Curtis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Crow throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. #BC2#
Crow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Crow circles away.
Curtis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Curtis blocks a low kick nicely.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Curtis is able to avoid easily.
Crow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Crow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow checks a leg kick.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Crow staying out of range there.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##CL#
Curtis takes the fight into the clinch.
Crow has had enough of the clinch but Curtis keeps him there for the moment.
Crow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crow misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Curtis.
Crow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis. #BC2#
Crow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curtis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Crow's defenses. #T4#
Curtis plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Crow to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Crow just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 86     
Date:   Sep 22, 2021
#R1#
Jinx throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jinx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jinx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jinx throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jinx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
Jinx throws a counter combo.
Jinx avoids the body shot from Crow.
Crow moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Jinx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crow moves out of range of the body kick from Jinx.
Jinx moves out of range of the body kick from Crow.
Jinx throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx throws a leg kick #TD#
and Crow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crow passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow tries to control but Jinx wriggling away.
Crow lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Crow working the ground and pound effectively.
Crow landing strikes from the mount and Jinx is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jinx because Crow loaded up on that one.
Crow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crow wants to control the pace but Jinx is squirming around nicely.
Jinx tries to lock up and control but Crow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jinx taking shots to the head.
Jinx tries to hold on but Crow postures up.
Crow controlling the position easily from mount.
Crow misses with a head shot.#T2#
Jinx avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crow.
Jinx suckers Crow into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Jinx is now in Crow's guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow is adopting a defensive guard.
Jinx wants to get up but he can't break Crow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jinx being controlled here momentarily.
Crow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crow is trying to keep Jinx in close. #T3#
Jinx wants to get up but he can't break Crow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jinx wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jinx would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jinx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crow prevents Jinx from getting back to his feet.
Crow 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.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Jinx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jinx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crow is adopting a defensive guard.
Jinx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Jinx from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crow throws a hook to the side of Jinx's head but Jinx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crow looks for the body kick but Jinx saw that one coming.
Jinx misses the body punch
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good exchange - Jinx coming out on top.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Crow misses its target.
Crow checks a low kick from Jinx.
Crow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jinx. Jinx circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Jinx.
Crow throws a hook but Jinx avoids it easily.
Jinx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Jinx scores with a leg kick.
Crow looks to throw a body kick
and Jinx counters with a low kick, right behind Crow 's knee.
Crow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx throws a good cross that connects.
Jinx chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jinx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow lands a jab to the nose.
Crow swings for the body but Jinx moves out of range.
A cross from Jinx lands.#T1#
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow looks for the body kick but Jinx saw that one coming.
Jinx lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crow!
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jinx misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jinx scores with a jab to the head.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Jinx.
Jinx throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
Crow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crow misses the jab.
Jinx misses with a looping left.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jinx.
Crow throws a leg kick which misses Jinx's front leg but catches the back leg as Jinx tries to avoid it.
Jinx avoids the body shot from Crow.
Jinx tries a quick counter leg kick but Crow is wise to it.
Crow throws a push kick but Jinx slaps the foot to one side.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jinx misses the body punch
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Crow misses the target.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Crow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Jinx blocks the low kick.
Jinx connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crow checks a low kick from Jinx.
Crow avoids the head kick by Jinx.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jinx throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jinx looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Crow scores with a takedown into Jinx's guard.
Crow wants to control from the top but Jinx keeps moving. #T3#
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
Jinx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow trying to control but Jinx is working from the bottom.
Crow working some strikes from top position.
Crow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crow is trying to ground and pound but Jinx uses the momentary lack of control by Crow to regain half guard.
Crow scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Crow throws a strike but Jinx avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Jinx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crow wants to control from the top but Jinx keeps moving.
Crow slips nicely into half guard.
Jinx taking some punishment here, with Crow in his half guard.
Crow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jinx is not content to let Crow control the position.
Jinx taking some punishment here, with Crow in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leroy Jinx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jinx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses.
Crow lands with a nice combination. Jinx backs away looking to recover.
Jinx looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Crow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leroy Jinx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow throws a front kick that sends Jinx stumbling back into the cage.
Crow throws a shot from downtown. Jinx moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jinx. That's going to slow Crow down.
Crow moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crow misses with a kick to the body
and Jinx counters with an inside leg kick.
Jinx on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Jinx missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow throws a hook but Jinx blocks it.
Jinx falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Crow counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Crow. #T1#
Jinx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Jinx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
A jab from Jinx misses.
A solid body kick from Crow.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Jinx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crow's head backwards.
Crow misses the jab.
Jinx misses with a head kick.
Jinx throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Jinx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crow's sensitive parts.
Crow avoids the head kick by Jinx.
Jinx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jinx circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crow.
Jinx moves out of range of the body kick from Crow.
Crow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Crow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jinx on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jinx.
Jinx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jinx looks to land a body kick but Crow moved away.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Crow.
Jinx swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jinx throws a leg kick #TD#
and Crow counters with a takedown into side control.
Crow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jinx sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Crow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Crow.
Sloppy strikes there by Crow.
Crow tries to move to full mount but Jinx actually manages to regain half guard.
Crow wants to control but Jinx is keeping him busy.
Crow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crow is pressing down on Jinx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jinx is holding on for now. #T3#
Crow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jinx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crow.
Crow thows a huge punch but Jinx dodges it nicely.
Crow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jinx's head.
Jinx is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crow working the head and body with strikes.
Crow throwing shots but Jinx is blocking nicely.
Crow trying to mount his opponent but Jinx defends it.
Crow drops an elbow to the side of Jinx's head. #T4#
Crow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jinx defending well though.
Crow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jinx is trying to maintain the position but Crow is very close to passing his half guard.
Crow working the head and body with strikes.
Crow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jinx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crow.
Jinx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crow.
Jinx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crow.
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jinx is staying active underneath Crow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crow not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

Red Crow spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 80     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Rabbit punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Rabbit is looking to score with low kicks.
Rabbit throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Rabbit off balance momentarily.
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Rabbit checks it.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rabbit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rabbit lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rabbit!
Crunch! Crow slams his shin into Rabbit's torso.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Crow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rabbit moves forwards but Crow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rabbit stuffs the takedown.
Rabbit misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a right hand to the body.
Crow blocks the body kick.
Rabbit lands a jab to Crow's midsection.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Rabbit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crow is out of range and Rabbit settles back down. #T1#
Crow slips a jab and a cross from Rabbit.
Ramon Rabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Crow catches Rabbit right on the button with a cross.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabbit doesn't seem phased though.
Rabbit misses with a body shot.
Rabbit lands a body shot.
Crow throws a leg kick but Rabbit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rabbit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rabbit gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Rabbit is rocked!
Crow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rabbit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crow. That did some damage!
Rabbit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rabbit misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rabbit looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Rabbit manages to avoid it.
Rabbit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crow rather than just go for the knockout.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Rabbit.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rabbit misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Rabbit lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Crow misses.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Rabbit misses
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rabbit misses with an uppercut
and Crow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rabbit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crow doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Rabbit finds it's target.
Rabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow throws a leg kick but Rabbit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rabbit throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Rabbit misses with a body kick.
Rabbit lands with a kick to the temple. Crow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rabbit throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Crow lands a big head kick that sends Rabbit tumbling to the mat! Crow takes a step backwards and waves Rabbit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rabbit is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?#T3#
Crow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rabbit swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Crow counters with a nice right hand that sends Rabbit toppling to the canvas! Rabbit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crow finish him?!
Crow is stalking Rabbit. Rabbit circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Crow, and it's lights out! Rabbit really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Crow!
After winning the bout, Red Crow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 72     
Date:   Jul 14, 2021
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Crow.
Crow thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Crow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
Crow misses with a takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Matsuzaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Crow.
Crow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Crow.#T1#
Crow happy to just control the position for now.
Matsuzaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Crow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Crow cracks Matsuzaka with a big right hand but Matsuzaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matsuzaka is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Crow is chipping away with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Crow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crow in side control, throwing shots but Matsuzaka defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Crow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Crow is trying to ground and pound but Matsuzaka uses the momentary lack of control by Crow to regain half guard.
Crow thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Matsuzaka taking some punishment here, with Crow in his half guard.
Crow 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.
Crow looks to land a strike but Matsuzaka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuzaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crow wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuzaka postures up.
Matsuzaka preventing the sweep.
Matsuzaka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Crow managing to control the position. #T3#
Crow working a defensive guard here.
Crow managing to control the position.
Crow trying to control the position.
Crow is adopting a defensive guard.
Crow wants to sweep here but Matsuzaka controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsuzaka controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsuzaka defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow looks to throw a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot.
Crow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crow with a poor takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crow misses with a right hand
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Crow misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Crow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsuzaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands with a right hand.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crow in his tracks.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka. #TD#
Crow shoots in and gets a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.#T2#
Matsuzaka has momentary wrist control but Crow slips an elbow through the middle.
Crow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crow's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuzaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Crow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow connects with a couple of short punches.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow throws a big elbow that misses.
Crow throws a strike but Matsuzaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Matsuzaka preventing the sweep.
Crow is trying to control the position but Matsuzaka postures up.
Matsuzaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Crow trying to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Crow throwing strikes but missing.
Crow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuzaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsuzaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crow somewhat.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Matsuzaka as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matsuzaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Crow misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Crow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crow thows a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it #KD2#
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crow! Matsuzaka lets Crow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Crow is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Matsuzaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crow throws a series of punches but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Crow seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Crow misses.
Crow tries for a takedown but Matsuzaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Crow steps away.
Crow throws a head kick that Matsuzaka semi-blocks. #T3#
Crow works the jab nicely.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Crow misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Crow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matsuzaka cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Crow throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Matsuzaka needs to keep his hands up - Crow had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Crow.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses with a combination
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keisuke Matsuzaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!

A very excited looking Keisuke Matsuzaka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 63     
Date:   Jun 02, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Crow finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Crow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Christiano misses with a low kick as Crow jumps back.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Donk. Christiano catches Crow right on the button with a cross.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Crow lands a jab to the head.
Crow throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Crow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Crow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow.
Christiano lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crow throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Crow throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Crow.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Christiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Crow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crow digs a good body shot into Christiano's ribs.
Crow throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Crow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Crow misses.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano lands with a cross.
Crow lands with a cross.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Christiano tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Crow takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crow loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Crow throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Crow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Crow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Crow lands an overhand right.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
Nice uppercut there from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crow.
Christiano misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crow checks a leg kick.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crow.
Crow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Crow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Crow lands with a hook. Christiano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Crow misses.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crow misses the jab.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crow throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Crow takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Crow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow misses with a straight right.
Crow throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crow staying out of range there.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Crow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Christiano slips under a jab from Crow.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano thuds his shin into the meat of Crow's side.
A solid body kick from Christiano.
Christiano lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano avoids a kick to the body.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano throws a nice head kick!
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crow throws a chopping leg kick but Christiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Christiano 's knee.
Christiano misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiano lands a body shot.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Crow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Crow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crow moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crow throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Crow only half commits.
Crow throws a body kick that misses.
Crow backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Crow misses with a hook.
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano jabs Crow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Crow avoids the body shot from Christiano.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
Crow moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Crow throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Crow only half commits.
Crow lands a glancing blow to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.#T4#
Crow lands a head shot.
Crow motions for Christiano to come forward. Crow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano counters with a body kick.
Christiano scores with a head kick. Crow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left lands for Christiano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Christiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Christiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Christiano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Crow down.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow.
Crow lands a slapping body shot.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Christiano misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christiano - the referee stops the clock and Crow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christiano. Crow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Crow blocks a low kick nicely.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Crow.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crow throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crow under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Christiano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow. #T2#
Christiano scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Christiano.
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
Crow scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crow blocks the body kick.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Crow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Crow misses the target.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crow blocks the body kick.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Crow misses its target.
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Crow throws a big shot that misses.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Jab by Crow.
Crow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crow misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.#T4#
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crow misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Crow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Crow settles back down.
A low kick from Christiano misses
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Crow's legs.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Crow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Crow moved away.
Crow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Christiano just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Christiano cracks Crow with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Crow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crow checks it well.
Crow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano needs to keep his hands up - Crow had a free shot at his head there.
Crow checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Christiano swings for the body but Crow moves out of range. #T1#
Crow throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Crow misses.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but Crow moves out of range easily.
Christiano throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crow scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Crow.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Crow throws a chopping leg kick but Christiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Crow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Crow blocks the low kick.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano cracks Crow with a good jab.
A big left from Crow misses.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crow catches Christiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crow throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Nice body kick from Crow.
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Crow slips a straight right by Christiano.
Crow checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano walks into a left hand. #T3#
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Crow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crow misses with a hook.
A left lands for Christiano.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Crow avoids it.
Crow slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Crow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow checks a low kick from Christiano.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Crow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Crow connects with a body shot.
Christiano scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crow throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christiano! But no joy.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano moves out of range as Crow strikes.
Crow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christiano's head backwards.
Crow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christiano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Crow slips a jab and a cross from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Crow moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Crow tries a low kick but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Crow avoids it.
Christiano misses with a hook to the body
and Crow counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano walks into a straight right hand from Crow.
Crow connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Christiano - just one landing.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Christiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crow's head.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Crow should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Christiano misses.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Crow jabs Christiano right on the nose. Christiano blinks but takes it well.
Crow avoids a kick to the body.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Crow misses with a straight left.
Crow throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Crow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow slips under a jab from Christiano.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Crow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crow scrambles back to his feet.
Crow jabs at Christiano's body.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Crow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Christiano there.
Crow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Crow thinks about countering with a body kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Christiano swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow slips a jab from Christiano.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Christiano connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Crow misses with a straight right.
Christiano lands a head kick. Crow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crow walks into a jab.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crow checks a leg kick nicely.
Crow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christiano just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Crow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Christiano.
Well Christiano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!

Juan Christiano is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Juan Christiano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 57     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Bass misses with a head kick.
Crow feints a counter leg kick.
Crow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bass checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bass misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crow.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bass misses the target.
Crow jabs Bass to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow lands a jab to the head.
Crow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crow lands a head shot.
Crow lands a jab to Bass's midsection.
Crow lands with a straight right. Bass didn't see that one coming.
Bass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crow.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Crow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crow in his tracks.
Bass cracks Crow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
It looked like Bass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow looks to land a body kick but Bass moved away.
A big right from Crow misses.
Crow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bass rather than just go for the knockout.
Crow thows a leg kick but Bass checks it
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bass lands with a hook. Crow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bass checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bass misses the target.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Bass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Bass.
Good leg kick by Bass.
Bass avoids the head kick by Crow.
Bass throwing a counter right hand but Crow manages to avoid it.
Crow scores with a sloppy right hand. Bass should have avoided that one.
Jab from Bass.
Crow lands a really nice looking cross but Bass seems unphased.
Bass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bass checks it well.
Bass throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a body kick that stops Bass in his tracks momentarily.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bass misses with a hook
and Crow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bass throws an off balance right hand
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow throws out a leg kick but Bass moves out of range and Crow only half commits.
Bass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bass's knee momentarily.
Crow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow is looking to slow Bass down with leg kicks.
Crow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bass counters with a left and a right that stings Crow.
Bass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crow connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Crow stuns Bass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crow lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Crow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Bass off balance momentarily.#T1#
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Bass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Crow finds it's way through Bass's defenses.
Crow throws a leg kick which misses Bass's front leg but catches the back leg as Bass tries to avoid it.
A jab from Bass misses.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bass seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Crow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bass's hands.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bass at a distance.
Crow throws a leg kick which misses Bass's front leg but catches the back leg as Bass tries to avoid it.
Crow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bass misses with a straight right.
Bass looks to land a combination but Crow avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Bass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow scores with a body shot. #T3#
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
Crow misses with a leg kick.
Crow takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bass misses the target.
Crow misses with an uppercut
and Bass counters with a straight right hand.
Bass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bass works the jab nicely.#T4#
Crow lands with a good body shot.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crow throws a shot to the body.
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Bass checks it.
Crow connects with a single shot there.
Crow lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Bass is out of range.
Red Crow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bass cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Bass takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Crow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crow lands with a nice body punch.
Crow cracks Bass with a good jab.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Crow misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow misses with a wild combination.
Crow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Bass throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Bass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bass.
Crow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crow checks the leg kick.
Crow throws a lazy right hand but Bass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crow takes one on the button.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crow scores with a hook to the body. Bass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow scores with a hook to the body. Bass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bass throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crow.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow throws a leg kick but Bass checks it.
Bass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bass!
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Crow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Bass is just out of range.
It looked like Bass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bass swinging wildly here. #T4#
Bass throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow misses with a left hand
and Bass counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow scores with a body shot.
Bass connects with a looping right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Bass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bass throws a counter high kick but Crow was just alert enough to avoid it.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
Bass misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bass checks a leg kick.
Crow avoids the head kick by Bass.
Crow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
Crow misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bass checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from Bass, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Bass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Crow tenderised Bass's leg. Bass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow connects with the punch.
Bass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow throws a leg kick but Bass moved away.
Bass misses with a wild body shot.
Bass backing away here, and Crow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bass checks a leg kick.
Bass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bass blocks a low kick nicely.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A low kick from Crow is predictable there
and Bass counters with a nice uppercut.
Bass misses with the combination.
Bass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Crow.
Crow thuds a left hand into Bass's body.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bass's sensitive parts.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bass is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bass moves away.
Crow throws a sloppy body shot
and Bass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bass on the side of the head.
Crow lands a right hook to the body.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Bass moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Crow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bass misses with a head kick.
Crow lands a nice hook to Bass's body. Bass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow lands a glancing blow to the side of Bass's head.
Bass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bass checks a leg kick nicely.
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Bass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bass throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crow lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass checks a leg kick.
Crow throws a leg kick but Bass sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bass, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
A shot to the body from Crow misses
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crow digs a good body shot into Bass's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Bass.
Bass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crow.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bass at a distance.
Bass throws a series of punches but Crow moves out of range.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ronnie Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bass's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bass throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crow lands a jab to Bass's midsection.
Crow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow lands a jab to Bass's midsection.
Crow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bass on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Bass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Crow moves out of range as Bass throws a body kick.
Crow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crow scores with a jab to the head.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bass misses with a leg kick.
Crow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bass with a body shot.
Bass throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow throws a leg kick which misses Bass's front leg but catches the back leg as Bass tries to avoid it.
Bass throws a body shot but no joy.
Bass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bass throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Crow cracks a nice hook into Bass's ribs.
Crow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bass throws a leg kick but Crow checks it.
A nice side step and Crow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bass misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

Red Crow is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Red Crow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 47     
Date:   Mar 10, 2021
#R1#
Perkele slips under a jab from Crow.
A countering left hand to the body from Perkele misses.
Crow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow scores with a jab to the head.
Crow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perkele. Perkele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
Perkele throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Crow seems unphased.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Good leg kick by Crow.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Crow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crow misses with a two punch combination.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Crow settles back down.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkele! But no joy.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow wants to land a leg kick but Perkele is out of range.
Crow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perkele eats them both and turns towards Crow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Crow is looking to chop away at Perkele's legs.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele walks into a left hand.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crow counters with a right hand to the body.
Crow lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Crow takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Perkele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perkele moves out of range as Crow throws a body kick.
Perkele misses with a hook to the body
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
and Crow counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crow.
Crow digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
Crow throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele tries a quick counter leg kick but Crow is wise to it.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
Crow thows a leg kick but Perkele checks it
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow connects with a looping right hand.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perkele blocks a low kick nicely.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow tries to work over Perkele's front leg with a kick but Perkele checks it.
Crow throws an off balance right hand
and Perkele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crow's knee momentarily.
Crow misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Crow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.
Crow slips under a jab from Perkele.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Red Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Crow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crow finds it's way round the side to connect with Perkele's head.
A jab from Crow misses.
Perkele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Crow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkele throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Crow misses the target.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Crow counters with a good low kick that Perkele was not able to check.
Perkele throws a low kick but Crow moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Perkele.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perkele is able to avoid easily.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Crow stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perkele checks a leg kick.
Crow tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Perkele throws a sloppy body shot
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Crow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Crow.
Crow lands a jab to Perkele's midsection.
Crow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkele can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
A big left from Crow misses.
Crow misses with a double jab
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Crow blocks a head kick by Perkele.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Crow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crow misses with a looping right.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Crow with a nice calf kick.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Crow.
Crow misses with a looping left.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crow throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Crow missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crow with a body shot.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Crow.
Crow throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Crow throws a low kick but Perkele moves out of range easily.
Crow throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Crow throws a chopping leg kick but Perkele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Perkele blocks the low kick.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Perkele avoids the body shot from Crow.
Perkele feints a counter leg kick.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Perkele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crow misses with a left hand
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perkele scores with a shot to the body.
Perkele walks into a jab.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crow counters with a left to the body.
Crow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele works Crow's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Crow slips under a jab.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Crow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crow.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Perkele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crow.
Crow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crow throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Perkele moves his leg out of the way.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Crow thows a leg kick but Perkele checks it
and Perkele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Crow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow wants to slow Perkele down by chopping away at his legs.
Crow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Perkele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
A jab from Crow misses.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crow checks it well.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Perkele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow lands a slapping body shot.
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow lands a jab.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkele misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkele stuns Crow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perkele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perkele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crow throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Perkele.
Well Crow 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

A very excited looking Red Crow 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.
Ispa Perkele was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym I guess.'.

 

Event: SPPS 41 - Love and War     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Crow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Queen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Queen or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow, which made it look bad.
Crow misses the body punch
and Queen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Crow misses #TD2#
and Queen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crow's guard.
Crow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crow preventing the sweep.
Crow trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Crow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
Crow throws a strike but Queen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Queen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queen lands a couple of digs.
Crow 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.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Crow looking to control.
Queen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crow tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Red Crow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Crow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Queen is able to avoid easily.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow thumps Queen with a low kick.
Crow is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Queen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Crow misses #TD2#
and Queen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crow's guard.
Queen postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Queen postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
Queen wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Queen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Crow trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Crow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queen's head.
Queen pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crow 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.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crow throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crow looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Crow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crow wants it to stay on the feet.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow misses with a low kick as Queen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen shoots in looking for a takedown. Crow tries to sprawl out of it but Queen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Queen is out of range and Crow settles back down.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Queen avoids the body shot from Crow.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crow looks for the body kick but Queen saw that one coming.
A big left from Queen misses.
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow thumps Queen with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
Crow throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crow is concentrating on defense, preventing Queen from advancing position.
Queen tries to pass to full mount but Crow defends it.
Crow wants to control but Queen is keeping busy. #T2#
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Crow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Queen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crow's head.
Well, if Queen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crow is concentrating on defense, preventing Queen from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crow lands a glancing blow to the side of Queen's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crow. That's going to slow Queen down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow walks into a jab.#T3#
Queen checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Crow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow is looking to wear down Queen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
Queen ducks right into an uppercut from Crow.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crow throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow has momentary wrist control but Queen slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen throwing strikes but missing.
Queen stays in close to Crow's body and controls the position.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow seems keen to control Queen's posture.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Crow misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Crow throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Queen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Queen throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Queen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crow with a body shot.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Queen throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Queen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Queen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen slips a straight right by Crow.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crow sprawls well. Crow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
Crow leaves Queen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Queen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crow counters with a left to the body.
Queen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Queen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Queen throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Crow throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control.
Queen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Queen throws an elbow but Crow slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Crow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crow is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Queen throwing strikes but Crow manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow throws a strike aimed at the side of Queen's head but Queen avoids it well.
Crow controlling the position from side mount.
Crow trying to control the position but Queen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Queen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Queen tries to buck Crow off but Crow is having none of it.#T3#
Crow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Crow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Queen is avoiding damage well.
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ceedee Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crow in side control, throwing shots but Queen defends.
Crow working the ground and pound.
Queen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crow trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
Crow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crow has control of Queen's left arm, preventing Queen from doing any damage.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Red Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Crow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Queen cracks Crow with a solid left hand.
Queen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Queen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crow keeping full guard, as Queen tries to pass.
Queen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crow, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

After winning the bout, Red Crow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 35     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Reeves. Beautiful body shot.
Reeves tried to score with a low kick but Crow checks it.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow throws a jab but it's blocked by Reeves.
Reeves with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reeves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Reeves defending well as Crow loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reeves tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Crow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm in the buildup to the fight.
Reeves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crow.
Crow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Reeves takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Crow lands a left and a right that sends Reeves crashing to the canvas! Crow dives into mount looking to finish!
Crow looking to finish with strikes here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Reeves is rocked!
Reeves takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Crow's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Red Crow made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 28     
Date:   Dec 09, 2020
#R1#
Vargas scores with a jab. Crow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vargas wants to clinch.
Crow half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vargas enables Crow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vargas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crow throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vargas wants to stand up but Crow is controlling him.
Vargas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vargas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crow 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.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Vargas has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gunner's School of Combat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Vargas is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Crow is working Vargas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas wants to stand up but Crow is controlling him.
Crow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crow prevents Vargas from getting back to his feet.
Crow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vargas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Vargas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Vargas throws a push kick but Crow slaps the foot to one side.
Vargas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crow momentarily.
Crow lands a nice looking body kick.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.
Crow throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crow tries to score a body lock takedown but Vargas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Crow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
Crow lands with a left to the head.
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Crow struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
Crow doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Crow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Crow tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Crow back against the cage.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Crow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Crow avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Crow.
A right handed body shot lands from Crow.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Crow.
Crow wants a takedown but no success here.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Crow tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crow lands with a right to the head.
Crow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Vargas manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Crow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crow.
Crow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Crow is chipping away with strikes.
Vargas is still in real trouble! Can Crow finish him?
Crow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Crow in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vargas looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Crow turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
Red Crow very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SPPS 23 - Resurrection!     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks for the body kick but Crow saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Lee.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crow moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Crow misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow throws a leg kick
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Crow slips a jab from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Crow shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crow!
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Crow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee slips under a jab from Crow.#T1#
A jab from Lee misses.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crow swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Crow scores with a decent looking hook.
Crow connects with a body shot.
Crow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lee misses.
Crow takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well. #T2#
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crow. Crow obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee misses with a straight left.
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Crow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crow blocks a jab.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee throws a right hand that Crow ducks under and follows up with a left that Crow also avoids with ease.
It looked like Crow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Crow counters with a leg kick.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a left hand
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A head kick misses from Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crow.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Crow swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Crow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crow slips a straight right by Lee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Crow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Lee misses with a hook.
Crow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Lee catches Crow right on the button with a cross.
Red Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Crow's shoulder, as Crow tries to avoid the shot.
Crow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crow fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee lands with a cross. #TD2#
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crow!
Crow holding on.#SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crow has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T1#
Crow is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Crow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee trying to control the position but Crow is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crow's legs.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Crow!
Lee looking to control but Crow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow is trying desperately to improve position.
Crow is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Crow holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lee wants to control the pace but Crow is squirming around nicely.
Crow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crow is trying to control but can't.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Crow is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Crow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Crow defending well.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crow is trying to get back to full guard.
Crow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
Crow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Crow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crow misses with a straight right.
Crow blocks a leg kick.
Crow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crow lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crow misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crow tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Crow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow blocks a low kick nicely.
Crow lands a jab to the head.
Lee slips under a jab.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crow throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Crow throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crow. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crow motions for Lee to come forward. Crow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Crow moves his leg out of the way.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee blocks a head kick by Crow.
Lee moves away from the strike by Crow.
Crow scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Crow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.#T3#
Crow misses with a hook.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crow tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crow defends it well.
Red Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Crow settles back down.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee lands with a hook. Crow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crow throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Crow connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crow in his tracks.
That kick from Crow tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee lunges at Crow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crow's hand.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Red Crow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Crow!

Red Crow made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 13     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crow.
It seemed like Geo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geo scores with a shot to the body.
Geo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Geo's corner calls for a 1-2. Geo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Geo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crow.#KD2#
Geo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crow sprawling to the canvas! Crow rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Geo finish him?! #ROC2#Crow is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geo throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
A combination from Geo does no damage.
Crow lands a head shot.#KD2#
Geo drops Crow with a beautiful combination! Crow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Geo is looking for the KO!
Oh Crow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Geo.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geo.
Crow seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Geo looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Geo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Geo is rocked!
Crow cracks Geo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Crow!
Red Crow managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 5     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furgesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
A big left from Crow misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
Furgesson cracks Crow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow dodges the punch combination from Furgesson.
Furgesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Furgesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Furgesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
We've been hearing reports that Furgesson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Furgesson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Furgesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Furgesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Furgesson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow slips a jab and a cross from Furgesson.
Furgesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Crow throws a series of strikes that have Furgesson backpedaling.
Furgesson misses with a looping left.
Furgesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Furgesson misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow blocks a jab.
Crow lands with a good body shot.
Furgesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow feints and then cracks Furgesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furgesson down.
Furgesson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Furgesson.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Furgesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crow. That's going to slow Furgesson down.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Furgesson lands the left hand.
Furgesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furgesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Furgesson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crow.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Furgesson is out of range. #KD2#
Crow connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Furgesson to the floor! Crow dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#Furgesson is rocked!
Crow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Furgesson to regain full guard.
Crow postures up.
Furgesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Furgesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Furgesson looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Furgesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Furgesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow trying to control but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
Crow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Crow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furgesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
Furgesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Furgesson, not yet.
Crow trying to control but Furgesson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Crow stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Furgesson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Crow manages to get his head free but now Furgesson has transitioned to an armbar! Crow grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Furgesson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kribb Furgesson!
Kribb Furgesson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals     
Date:   Jul 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sith misses the shot to the body.
Sith lands with a good body shot.
Sith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Sith.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sith.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Sith.
A jab from Sith misses. #TD2#
Crow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crow lands in his opponent's guard.
Crow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sith tries to get out of the position.
Sith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow. #T1#
Crow 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.
Crow throwing strikes from guard but Sith blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow chips away with some ground and pound.
Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow throws a big elbow that misses.
Sith wants to sweep but no luck.
Crow sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crow trying to control but Sith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
Sith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Crow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
Crow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sith keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crow with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Crow stays in close to Sith's body and controls the position.
Crow is looking to work some ground and pound but Sith has wrist control.
Crow with a nice head shot there.
Sith is controlling Crow's posture.
Crow throwing strikes but missing.
Crow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sith wants to stand up but Crow is controlling him.
Sith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sith pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
Sith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
Crow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
Sith being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rebel Sith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sith lands with a hook. Crow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow moves out of range as Sith strikes.
Sith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.
Sith throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crow slips a straight right by Sith.
Crow slips under a jab.
Sith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sith throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
Sith misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Crow counters with a beautiful punch that sends Sith to the canvas! #ROC2#Sith is rocked!
Crow gets to his feet and stands over Sith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sith felt that one! Crow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sith from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the big win, Red Crow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn punishes Crow's body with a nice straight punch.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crow checks it well.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn catches Crow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Crow wants to slow Vovchanchyn down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
Crow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
A shot to the body from Vovchanchyn misses
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crow counters with a body kick.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vovchanchyn swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Crow.
Vovchanchyn throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Crow staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn feints a jab promting Crow to slip. Vovchanchyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crow ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Crow thows a body kick. Vovchanchyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn connects with a solid leg kick.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crow manages to circle out of the way.
Vovchanchyn tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crow closes the distance and clinches up with Vovchanchyn, looking for a takedown. Crow pushes Vovchanchyn against the cage but Vovchanchyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn connects with a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab-cross combination.
Vovchanchyn blocks the body kick. #T3#
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vovchanchyn drops his hands momentarily and Crow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crow can pounce on him.
Vovchanchyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crow slips under a jab.
Crow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovchanchyn misses the target. #TD2#
Crow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crow's guard. #REVR#
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crow holds on and takes a little breather.
Crow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vovchanchyn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vovchanchyn dips to his left and cracks Crow with an uppercut!
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Crow throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Vovchanchyn tumbling to the canvas!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
Crow is looking to work some ground and pound but Vovchanchyn has wrist control.
Crow throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crow scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Vovchanchyn is rocked!#CUT2#Igor Vovchanchyn's cut is getting worse.
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
Oh Vovchanchyn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn has his foot on Crow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crow works his way back into a safe position though.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn seems to have got his legs back now.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand up but Crow is controlling him.
Crow postures up in Vovchanchyn's guard and throws a big left but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Crow throws a big elbow that misses.
Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Crow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn managing to control the position.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crow throwing strikes but missing.
Crow throwing strikes from guard but Vovchanchyn blocks nicely.
Crow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Crow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vovchanchyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crow has managed to get both his arms back between Vovchanchyn's legs - danger averted.
Crow working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#Igor Vovchanchyn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Crow stopping the sweep attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
Crow trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn has Crow pulled in close to control his posture.
Crow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crow is in close to Vovchanchyn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crow landing some decent shots from guard.
Crow being controlled here momentarily.
Vovchanchyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow. #T3#
Vovchanchyn has his hands on Crow's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Vovchanchyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crow wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Crow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vovchanchyn looking for a sweep. Not yet Vovchanchyn, not yet.
Vovchanchyn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crow manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Crow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vovchanchyn 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.
Red Crow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crow looking to control.
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vovchanchyn controls the pace.
Crow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vovchanchyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Crow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Vovchanchyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vovchanchyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vovchanchyn is looking to chop away at Crow's legs.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn tried to counter with a leg kick but Crow avoided it.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow slips under a jab.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crow.
Crow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Crow.
Crow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow thows a leg kick but Vovchanchyn checks it
and Vovchanchyn counters with a leg kick.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Crow misses.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Vovchanchyn coming out on top.
Crow lands a nice hook to Vovchanchyn's body. Vovchanchyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vovchanchyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination but Crow avoids it well.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Vovchanchyn misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vovchanchyn stuffs the takedown.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Crow.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Crow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Vovchanchyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crow swivels and escapes.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Vovchanchyn is predictable there
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Crow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crow.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Crow throwing shots but Vovchanchyn is blocking nicely.
Vovchanchyn is controlling Crow's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
Crow lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Crow there.
Crow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vovchanchyn is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vovchanchyn's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Red Crow.
I think Crow 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD2     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Crow thumps Johansson with a low kick.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Crow counters with a thumping low kick.
Johansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crow back to the cage. Johansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Johansson lands with a straight right. Crow didn't see that one coming.
Johansson misses with a double jab.
Crow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johansson swinging wildly here.
Kribbson Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Crow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Johansson misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crow rather than just go for the knockout.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Crow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow counters with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Crow.
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Crow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Johansson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow is looking to slow Johansson down with leg kicks.
Johansson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johansson misses with a combination
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Johansson tries to bum rush Crow with a series of wild strikes but Crow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Johansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johansson's knee momentarily.
Johansson tries to move into range but Crow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crow.
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Johansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Crow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johansson trying to control but Crow postures up. #T3#
Crow drops an elbow to the side of Johansson's head.
Crow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Johansson is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crow lands a nice short elbow.
Johansson is still in real trouble! Can Crow finish him?
Nice strikes from Crow there.
Crow trying to control from half guard but Johansson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow prevents Johansson from standing back up.
Crow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crow 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.
Crow working over Johansson with some ground and pound. Johansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crow connects with a nice short shot to Johansson's temple.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Crow has control of the leg.
Crow lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Johansson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Crow jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
A relieved looking Red Crow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Crow lands a leg kick that knocks Kidd off balance momentarily.
Crow lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kidd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidd goes for a double leg but Crow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crow continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Crow instigates a clinch.
Crow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kidd is trying to drag Crow to the mat but Crow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crow prevents it.
Crow presses Kidd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Kidd has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crow regains guard immediately.
Kidd slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow tries to get to full guard but Kidd has control of the leg.
Kidd tries to pass to full mount but Crow defends it.
Kidd is working hard here to advance position.
Kidd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crow! #T1#
Crow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kidd is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Crow is in real trouble. #SUB#
Kidd is working for a rear naked choke. Crow is not defending it well and Kidd has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Crow refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Crow's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stevie Kidd!

 

 
 
 
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