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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost only half commits to the counter leg kick.
David Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Cranswick.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cranswick to score with a decent uppercut.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cranswick's hands.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Cranswick gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cranswick connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Cranswick throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Cranswick.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cranswick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.#T1##CL2#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranswick can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Frost looking to score a takedown here. Cranswick is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Cranswick's guard.#ES#
Cranswick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Frost has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cranswick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Cranswick is blocking nicely.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cranswick smiles and moves away.
Cranswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost moves to clinch but Cranswick breaks away
and Cranswick counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranswick motions for Frost to come forward. Cranswick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Frost tries to land a front kick but Cranswick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.#CL2#
Frost has managed to clinch.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranswick tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost prevents Cranswick from breaking the clinch.
Cranswick tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Frost.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cranswick wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Frost tries for a takedown but Cranswick manages to get underhooks.
Cranswick blocks a body shot from Frost. #BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cranswick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranswick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Cranswick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Cranswick throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cranswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranswick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cranswick as he jumps to the side.
Frost looks winded!#T4#
Cranswick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Cranswick scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Cranswick kicks Frost off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Cranswick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cranswick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Cranswick misses.
Frost swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cranswick lands a lovely overhand right.
Cranswick works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Cranswick with a hook.
Frost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cranswick scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost throws a push kick but Cranswick slaps the foot to one side.
Cranswick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cranswick defends well and Frost ends up having to push Cranswick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
Nice uppercut lands for Cranswick. That snapped Frost's head back.
#T1#
Cranswick's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranswick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cranswick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cranswick moved out of range nicely.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Cranswick does no damage.
Cranswick sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Cranswick avoids it this time.
Cranswick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranswick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frost drags the fight down to the ground.
Cranswick won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost pulls Cranswick in close to prevent any damage.
Cranswick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cranswick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Frost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cranswick content to stall in guard here.
David Cranswick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cranswick wants to stand but Frost has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Frost has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cranswick is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Frost. #T3#
Frost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cranswick after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Frost is trying to trip Cranswick. He has hold of a leg but Cranswick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frost persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Frost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frost is controlling him.
Frost stands and throws Cranswick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cranswick can't do much from the bottom here.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Cranswick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Cranswick parries the strikes from Frost easily there. Frost is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cranswick to escape.
#ES#
Cranswick throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Cranswick avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Frost is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cranswick can't fight it off and eventually Frost manages to take the fight to the floor. Cranswick looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frost is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Cranswick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.#CL2#
Frost rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Cranswick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Frost. #BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranswick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Cranswick working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost stalling.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Cranswick stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost goes for a takedown attempt but Cranswick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Cranswick and move into the clinch position.
David Cranswick is winning the standup battle so far.
Cranswick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
David Cranswick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranswick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Cranswick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
A big right from Frost misses.
Cranswick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
Frost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cranswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cranswick lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Cranswick up against the cage.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cranswick's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frost throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cranswick is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cranswick has his back to the cage.
Frost is working Cranswick over against the cage.
Robert Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Cranswick can't break the clinch.
Cranswick wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cranswick avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
Frost blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranswick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
And Frost tries to counter it with a takedown but Cranswick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cranswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cranswick is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Cranswick circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cranswick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cranswick is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Cranswick circles away and we're back to standing.
Cranswick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cranswick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Cranswick.
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!
Cranswick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Cranswick scores with a punch to the head.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Frost changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost dives in for a single leg takedown but Cranswick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cranswick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frost feints the counter takedown.
Cranswick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Frost rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cranswick wants to break free but Frost has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Cranswick wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost tries to pull guard but Cranswick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robert Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cranswick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cranswick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cranswick, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cranswick!
Robert Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick leaves Tarkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tarkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cranswick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cranswick throws a low kick, looking for Tarkin's leg but Tarkin calmly moves out of range.
Cranswick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cranswick throws a series of punches but Tarkin avoids them all with ease.
Tarkin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cranswick tries to sprawl but Tarkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tarkin content to control rather than advance.
Tarkin trying to control from half guard but Cranswick is working away.
Cranswick tries to kick Tarkin off but Tarkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarkin is looking to take a break and control but Cranswick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarkin is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick wants to get back to his feet.
Tarkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarkin is trying to work for a kimura but Cranswick is defending well.
Tarkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cranswick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarkin seems to be looking for submissions.
Cranswick is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Tarkin has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Cranswick is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Fullon Tarkin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like David Cranswick has been cut.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philips connects with the punch.
Philips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranswick moves away.
Cranswick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Cranswick circles away.
Some wild striking there from Cranswick.
An attempted straight right counter from Philips misses the target.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Philips is looking to counter with head kicks.
Philips looks to land a combination. Cranswick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cranswick is rocked!
Philips dives in and grabs Cranswick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cranswick pushes down on Philips's head and hops out.
Cranswick is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranswick throws a head kick that misses.
Philips closes the distance and clinches up with Cranswick, looking for a takedown. Philips pushes Cranswick against the cage but Cranswick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cranswick seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranswick misses with a double jab.
Cranswick throws a shot to the body.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranswick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cranswick scores with a hook to the body. Philips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Philips throws a front kick aimed at Cranswick's knee but Cranswick avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips thuds a left hand into Cranswick's body.
David Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips tries to land a front kick but Cranswick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Philips lands the left hand.
Cranswick checks a leg kick nicely.
Philips throws a nice looking combination but Cranswick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philips throws out a loose jab but Cranswick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranswick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Philips scrambles back to his feet.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Philips avoids nicely.
Philips misses with a looping right.
Cranswick 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.
Cranswick tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranswick is just out of range.
Philips lands with a nice combination. Cranswick backs away looking to recover.
David Cranswick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch but Cranswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick scores with a one two! Philips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Philips misses the jab.
Cranswick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Philips does it's job there.
Cranswick stuffs the takedown attempt from Philips. Philips gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Cranswick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranswick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philips.
Philips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cranswick.
Cranswick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cranswick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Cranswick. That snapped Philips's head back.
Philips rushes Cranswick and presses him up against the cage.
Philips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cranswick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick scores with a one two! Philips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Philips throws a hook to the side of Cranswick's head but Cranswick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Cranswick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Philips misses.
Cranswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Philips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Philips checks a low kick from Cranswick.
Philips avoids the body shot from Cranswick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cranswick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Cranswick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranswick misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Cranswick misses.
Cranswick cracks Philips with an open hand slap.
Philips misses with a body shot.
Philips throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranswick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranswick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Cranswick both land. Nice combination.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cranswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranswick throws a sloppy head kick and Philips moves out of range easily.
Philips throws a right hand that Cranswick ducks under and follows up with a left that Cranswick also avoids with ease.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Philips misses.
It seemed like Cranswick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cranswick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cranswick duly obliges.
Philips throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philips.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cranswick looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cranswick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cranswick scores with a nice head shot.
Cranswick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Philips.
Philips connects with a looping right hand.
Philips decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Philips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Philips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cranswick defending well though.
Cranswick regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Philips.
Philips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Philips postures up in Cranswick's guard and throws a big left but Cranswick blocks it.
Cranswick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Philips.
Philips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Philips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Philips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Philips is controlling him.
Philips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Philips 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.
Cranswick is looking to stand up but Philips isn't so interested in that idea.
Philips stands up from Cranswick's guard - Philips perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Philips is defended easily by Cranswick.
Philips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Philips misses with a wild combination.
Cranswick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cranswick avoids the body shot from Philips.
Danga de danga de dang - Cranswick scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Philips!
Philips misses with the combination.
Cranswick throws a combination. Philips tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick lands a jab to the head.
Cranswick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cranswick lands a jab to the head.
David Cranswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Philips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cranswick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cranswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Cranswick circles away.
A nice combination there by Cranswick.
Cranswick ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Philips there as he acknowledges the shot.
Philips moves out of range as Cranswick strikes.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranswick moves away.
Philips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cranswick.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Cranswick lands.
Cranswick thuds a left hand into Philips's body.
Cranswick throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Cranswick looks to move away, Philips throws a big counter combo but Cranswick just gets out of the way.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt - Cranswick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cranswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philips.
Philips has taken the fight to the clinch.
Philips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips lands a really nice looking cross but Cranswick seems unphased.
Cranswick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Philips throws an overhand right that lands on Cranswick's shoulder, as Cranswick tries to avoid the shot.
Cranswick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranswick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cranswick jabs at Philips's body.
Cranswick blocks a leg kick.
Cranswick connects with a nice looking jab.
Cranswick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cranswick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cranswick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Philips is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Cranswick's cut.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Cranswick circles away.
Philips shoots in but no luck this time.
Cranswick looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well.
Philips was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
Philips misses with a double jab.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Philips looks to land a left hand but Cranswick moved out of range nicely.
Cranswick works Philips's body with a nice hook.
Philips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cranswick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philips.
Cranswick scores with a sloppy right hand. Philips should have avoided that one.
Cranswick misses with a wild body shot.
As Cranswick looks to move away, Philips throws a big counter combo but Cranswick just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick stalks Philips and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Philips's face. Philips staggers backwards, shaken.
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Philips.
Cranswick slips under a jab from Philips.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Cranswick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Philips doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Cranswick does it's job there.
Cranswick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Philips under the eye.
Philips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranswick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick unleashes a big counter combination but Philips bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Philips.
Philips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cranswick pinned against the cage. Cranswick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick throws a series of strikes that have Philips backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Philips is looking for a counter combo.
Philips avoids the body shot from Cranswick.
Philips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cranswick.
Philips is looking to chop away at Cranswick's legs.
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cranswick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cranswick looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Philips is looking to counter punch.
Philips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt
and Cranswick counters with a series of strikes. Philips will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Philips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rudi Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranswick lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Cranswick lands.
Some wild striking there from Philips.
A lazy left from Philips finds it's target.
Cranswick ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Cranswick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Cranswick misses.
Philips cracks Cranswick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Philips misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranswick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranswick manages to avoid it.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranswick is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranswick! But no joy.
Cranswick throws a one two combo.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips slips a jab and a cross from Cranswick.
Cranswick gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch.
Cranswick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philips.
Philips lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Philips.
Cranswick throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philips.
Rudi Philips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cranswick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cranswick 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cranswick! |
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Event:
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Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Cranswick throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Herrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cranswick to score with a decent uppercut.
Herrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranswick! But no joy.
Cranswick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera tries to clinch up.#CL#
Herrera clinches up with Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage.
Cranswick is trying to break free.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Cranswick backs away, Herrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Herrera shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Herrera drives through and clinches with Cranswick against the cage.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Herrera. #BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranswick misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Cranswick misses. #T1#
Cranswick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick moves out of range as Herrera strikes.
Jab, jab by Cranswick - just one landing.
Cranswick misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Cranswick does no damage.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ander Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cranswick's waist but Cranswick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side.
A nice side step and Cranswick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Herrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Cranswick counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Cranswick.
Nice takedown defense from Cranswick. No joy for Herrera on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranswick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cranswick duly obliges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cranswick.#T2#
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera walks into a jab.
Cranswick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Cranswick does no damage.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Herrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cranswick is trying to defend but Herrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
Herrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cranswick keeps working. #T3#
Cranswick is looking to escape.#ES2#
Cranswick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herrera is on him like a limpet, forcing Cranswick back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cranswick is trying to push Herrera away but Herrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cranswick is looking to break free of the clinch but Herrera has double underhooks.
Herrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herrera tries to pull guard but Cranswick won't allow it.
Herrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cranswick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Cranswick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cranswick.
Cranswick stuns Herrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cranswick.
Cranswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranswick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Cranswick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cranswick is looking to break free of the clinch but Herrera has double underhooks.
Herrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cranswick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herrera is trying to pull guard but Cranswick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cranswick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick and Cranswick moves out of range easily.
Cranswick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cranswick lands with an uppercut that bounces Herrera off the cage and back into range.
Cranswick misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Herrera blocks the leg kick.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick throws a nice looking combination but Herrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranswick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cranswick manages to circle out of the way.
Cranswick lands a nice shot that snaps Herrera's head back.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrera looks to land a body kick but Cranswick moved away.
Good exchange - Cranswick coming out on top.#T1#
Cranswick misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Cranswick throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
David Cranswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cranswick is breathing heavily.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Cranswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera scores with a one two! Cranswick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera tries to clinch but Cranswick moves out of range.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cranswick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranswick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cranswick manages to circle out of the way.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranswick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Cranswick throws a combination that misses
and Cranswick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranswick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herrera's head.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Herrera slips a jab and a cross from Cranswick.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cranswicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cranswick cracks a nice hook into Herrera's ribs.
Herrera delivers a nice body kick.
Cranswick lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Cranswick lands a jab-cross combination.
Ander Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herrera misses with a double jab
and Cranswick counters with a left and a right that stings Herrera.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cranswick 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.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ander Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick works over Herrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Cranswick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranswick digs a good hook to Herrera's body.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.#T4#
A left and a right from Cranswick both land. Nice combination.
Cranswick throws a combination. Herrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herrera throws a head kick that half lands.
Herrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cranswick's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranswick misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Herrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Cranswick has one foot on Herrera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cranswick 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Herrera tries to move into range but Cranswick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Herrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranswick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cranswick tries to bum rush Herrera with a series of wild strikes but Herrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranswick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranswick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cranswick wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Cranswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Herrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Herrera also avoids with ease.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cranswick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herrera backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Herrera.
A head kick misses from Herrera. #CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Cranswick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cranswick working hard to break the clinch.
Herrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cranswick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards. #T2#
Cranswick prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ander Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera tries to pull guard but Cranswick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cranswick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Herrera's brow.
Cranswick avoids a wild elbow strike from Herrera.#BC2#
Cranswick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranswick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cranswick counters with a series of strikes. Herrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick lands with a nice body punch.
Cranswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranswick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cranswick lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Cranswick lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herrera tries to clinch but Cranswick moves away
and Cranswick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Cranswick.
Cranswick is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cranswick tries a head kick but it misses.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Herrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Herrera also avoids with ease.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Cranswick gets underhooks to prevent Herrera's takedown attempt.
Cranswick can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Herrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranswick's efforts to push away.
Herrera stalls.
Cranswick is trying to push Herrera away but Herrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cranswick avoiding damage.
Cranswick is trying to force a seperation but Herrera has the dominant position.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cranswick.
Ander Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cranswick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cranswick 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cranswick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Portanova slips a jab and a cross from Cranswick.
Portanova tries to clinch up but Cranswick circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Cranswick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Portanova.
Portanova throws a shot from downtown. Cranswick moves away and avoids it.
Cranswick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Portanova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cranswick tries to kick Portanova off but Portanova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Portanova is trying to work for a kimura but Cranswick is defending well.
#SUB2#
Portanova wants to work for an arm triangle but Cranswick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Portanova seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cranswick is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Portanova!
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