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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Watts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Russel Crow has been cut.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Watts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watts fakes the leg kick and cracks Crow in the body.
Watts connects with a single shot there.
Crow closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Watts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Watts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Watts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watts connects with a couple of short punches.
Watts chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Watts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watts cracks Crow with a solid left hand.
Watts 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.
Watts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Crow is rocked!
Watts is in close to Crow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crow is still in real trouble! Can Watts finish him?
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watts controls the pace.
Watts loads up on a big left hand. Crow felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Watts looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Crow can't hide his disappointment, as Watts celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Watts!
Cole Watts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Madness DeLuna vs Harley
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Crow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brodsky 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.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow is looking to clinch but Brodsky is avoiding it.
Brodsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crow's head backwards.
Brodsky scores with the left hand. Crow knows he should have avoided that one.
Brodsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow.
Jab by Brodsky.
Brodsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brodsky.
That kick from Brodsky tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Brodsky.
Brodsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Crow off the cage and back into range.
Crow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vladimir Brodsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brodsky throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Brodsky avoids a kick to the body.
Crow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brodsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brodsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Brodsky lands a big head kick that sends Crow tumbling to the mat! Brodsky takes a step backwards and waves Crow back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Crow is rocked!
A solid body kick from Brodsky.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Brodsky finish him?
Crow looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Brodsky throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Crow is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladimir Brodsky!
After winning the bout, Vladimir Brodsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 13
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Crow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crow.
Carl Fordham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fordham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow feints the counter takedown.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fordham.
Crow unleashes a big counter combination but Fordham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fordham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crow counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Crow instigates a clinch.
Fordham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fordham stops a takedown attempt from Crow.
Fordham is trying to break free.#TD2#
Crow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fordham can't fight it off and eventually Crow manages to take the fight to the floor. Fordham looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Fordham is working an open guard so Crow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fordham throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Carl Fordham has been cut.
Fordham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Russel Crow has been cut.
Fordham lands with an overhand left.
Fordham throws an overhand right that drops Crow like a sack of potatoes! Fordham dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Fordham!
After winning the bout, Carl Fordham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Crow fails to land the takedown.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshua Junior as he connects with a hook.
Joshua Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Joshua Junior ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joshua Junior is looking to clinch.
Crow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joshua Junior 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.
Joshua Junior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Anthony Joshua Junior has been cut.#TD#
Crow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crow postures up.
#SU#
Crow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Crow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joshua Junior did well to prevent Crow getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua Junior is trying to stand.
#T1#
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Joshua Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joshua Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Crow wants to advance to full mount but Joshua Junior doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Crow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joshua Junior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Crow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Joshua Junior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Joshua Junior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Joshua Junior! #REVB#
Crow is not content to let Joshua Junior control the position. #T2#
Joshua Junior misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU2#
Joshua Junior stands up and beckons Crow to his feet.
Crow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshua Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Crow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joshua Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Joshua Junior ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joshua Junior.#CL#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua Junior can't break the clinch.
Joshua Junior is working for takedown but Crow is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Joshua Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joshua Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joshua Junior misses with some punches.
Joshua Junior can't break the clinch.
Joshua Junior tries to pull guard but Crow holds him up against the cage and eventually Joshua Junior drops back down to his feet.
Crow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joshua Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Joshua Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joshua Junior shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Joshua Junior backing up. Joshua Junior nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Joshua Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Crow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joshua Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crow swinging wildly here.
Joshua Junior tries to clinch up but Crow circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joshua Junior is defended easily by Crow.#TD#
Crow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crow showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joshua Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Crow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crow trying to pass the guard but Joshua Junior defending well.
Joshua Junior trying to hold on to Crow's head to control him but Crow postures up.
Joshua Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard. #SUB#
Crow looking for a submission but Joshua Junior manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crow preventing the sweep.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joshua Junior keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Joshua Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crow defends well.
Joshua Junior wants to stand but Crow is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow avoids the head kick by Joshua Junior.
#T3#
Joshua Junior has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joshua Junior is working for takedown but Crow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joshua Junior.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Crow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joshua Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Joshua Junior manages to escape to his feet. #CL#
Crow moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Joshua Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Joshua Junior.
Crow tries to score a body lock takedown but Joshua Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crow is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Russel Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshua Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua Junior shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense.
Russel Crow is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Crow darts in and clinches Joshua Junior up against the cage.
Crow is pushing Joshua Junior up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Crow jumps into guard, dragging Joshua Junior to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joshua Junior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Crow forces Joshua Junior back against the cage and clinches.
Crow missing with knees to the body.
Joshua Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joshua Junior tries to pull guard but Crow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joshua Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Joshua Junior.
Crow is working for takedown but Joshua Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joshua Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russel Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joshua Junior.
Crow misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crow can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Joshua Junior leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Joshua Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joshua Junior somewhat.
Crow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Joshua Junior avoids it.
Crow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joshua Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Joshua Junior ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Crow moves into the clinch.
Crow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshua Junior can do to turn this around?#T2##BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crow fails to land the takedown.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Joshua Junior moves out of range easily.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crow throws a body kick that misses.
Joshua Junior has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Joshua Junior tries to clinch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Crow misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joshua Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Crow. No joy for Joshua Junior on that attempt.
Crow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Crow. No joy for Joshua Junior on that attempt.
Crow moves out of range as Joshua Junior throws a body kick.
Joshua Junior tries to clinch but Crow moves out of range. #CL2#
Joshua Junior forces Crow back against the cage and clinches.
Joshua Junior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joshua Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Crow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russel Crow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Joshua Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC#
Crow breaks from the clinch.
Crow throws a nice looking combination but Joshua Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joshua Junior is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
Joshua Junior wants to clinch.
Joshua Junior takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua Junior is looking to land body kicks.
Anthony Joshua Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russel Crow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crow throws a head kick that Joshua Junior semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Crow! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 6
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Crow clinches up with Karelin and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crow.
Karelin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin blocks the elbow strike.
Crow misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karelin just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Karelin has hold of one of Crow's legs. Crow is fighting the takedown attempt but Karelin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crow throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Karelin wanted to stand there but Crow had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Crow is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crow avoid being mounted?
Karelin throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
Karelin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karelin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Karelin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crow sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Karelin 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 Karelin. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Karelin has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Crow works to full guard. #T3#
Karelin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crow's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karelin is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
No luck for Crow with that takedown attempt.
Crow throws a sloppy head kick and Karelin moves out of range easily. #TD#
Karelin shoots in and bounces Crow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Karelin passes into half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Karelin controlling the action here.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Crow defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crow defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Karelin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
Crow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Karelin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crow bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice body kick from Crow.#CL#
Karelin rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Crow is trying to push Karelin away but Karelin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Karelin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crow throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Crow has closed the distance and engaged Karelin in a clinch.
#T1##TD#
Karelin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crow can't fight it off and eventually Karelin manages to take the fight to the floor. Crow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crow pushes Karelin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karelin lands a nice shot that snaps Crow's head back.
Crow misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Crow clinches with his opponent.
Karelin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karelin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crow smiles and moves away.
Crow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crow is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crow lands a head kick!
Karelin wants to clinch but Crow slips to the side
and Crow counters with a one-two to the body.
Aleksandr Karelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow moves out of range as Karelin throws a body kick.
Crow is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Karelin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crow was covering up waiting for the punch and Karelin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crow is trying to control the position but Karelin postures up.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Karelin lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Karelin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karelin, into his guard. #REVB#
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aleksandr Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Karelin is working Crow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crow throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Karelin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crow! #REVB#
Karelin manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Crow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karelin can't break the clinch.
Karelin is looking to control Crow's arms but Crow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karelin has his back to the cage.
Crow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow throws a nice head kick!
Karelin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crow is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Crow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karelin throws a leg kick that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crow defends well and Karelin ends up having to push Crow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksandr Karelin has been cut.
Crow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karelin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Karelin tries to clinch up.#TD#
Karelin 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. Karelin is in Crow's guard.
Crow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karelin is controlling him.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Karelin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karelin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Karelin distracts Crow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crow keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crow scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow scores with a head kick.
Crow looks for a takedown but Karelin sprawls well.
Aleksandr Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Crow.
Crow tries to clinch there but Karelin circles away.
#CL#
Karelin darts in and clinches Crow up against the cage.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crow is pressed up against the cage. Karelin 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. #TD#
Karelin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karelin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
Karelin tries to land a knee to the head but Crow blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Karelin is trying to trip Crow. He has hold of a leg but Crow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karelin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Crow wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Karelin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crow is proving hard to escape from.
Karelin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crow wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Crow! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
De Smet looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Crow throws a counter high kick but De Smet was just alert enough to avoid it.
Crow throws a head kick that De Smet semi-blocks.
De Smet misses with a takedown
and Crow counters with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.#TD2#
De Smet gets a double leg takedown into Crow's guard.
De Smet stays in close to Crow's body and controls the position.
Crow is trying to keep De Smet in close.
De Smet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
De Smet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crow! #REVR##SUB#
Crow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Crow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Crow tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Smet's legs.
Crow in side control, throwing shots but De Smet defends.
De Smet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crow's best efforts.
De Smet wants to get back to full guard.
Crow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crow prevents De Smet from improving his position.
Crow is thwarting De Smet's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Crow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Smet's head.
Crow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under De Smet.
De Smet has a hand on Crow's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crow takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Crow prevents De Smet from getting the reversal.
Crow avoids the attempt from De Smet to control.
De Smet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crow tries to control but De Smet wriggling away.
De Smet manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Crow working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Guillaume De Smet's cut even more.
It looks like Crow is going to stand back up.
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Smet preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Smet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crow's back!
De Smet is trying to control but Crow is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
De Smet controlling from the full mount.
De Smet avoids the attempt from Crow to control.#T4#
Crow tries to reverse the position but De Smet maintains control.
De Smet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Smet looking to control but Crow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
De Smet jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crow and De Smet has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Smet wants to control but Crow is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Crow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
De Smet takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
De Smet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow is looking to clinch but De Smet is avoiding it.
De Smet throws a big shot that misses.
De Smet looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch but De Smet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crow wants to clinch up but De Smet keeps it at a distance.
Crow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Smet scores with a takedown into Crow's guard.
Crow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Smet is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Smet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Crow defending well as De Smet loads up on a big left hand.
De Smet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crow.
De Smet throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Crow.
And De Smet tries to counter it with a takedown but Crow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - De Smet circles away.
De Smet misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Smet. Crow does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Smet throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Crow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Smet throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Crow shoots in looking for a takedown. De Smet tries to sprawl out of it but Crow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Smet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and De Smet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow misses with a kick to the body.
Crow slips a straight right by De Smet.#T2#
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Smet.
De Smet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Guillaume De Smet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
De Smet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Smet throws out the jab.
De Smet throws a nice looking combination but Crow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
De Smet circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Smet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crow avoids the body shot from De Smet.
De Smet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Smet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crow moves out of range as De Smet strikes.
De Smet scores with a jab. Crow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crow feints and then cracks De Smet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Smet down. #T3#
De Smet throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Smet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Smet.
De Smet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has De Smet backing up. De Smet nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Crow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Smet.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Crow darts in trying to clinch
and De Smet counters with a left to the body.
A big right from De Smet misses.
Guillaume De Smet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Smet looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from De Smet.
Crow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Smet swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Smet misses its intended target. #T4#
Crow tries to clinch up.
Crow looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and De Smet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Smet.
Russel Crow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Smet trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Smet has gone for a leg lock! Crow slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Smet's guard.#REVR#
De Smet is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Crow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crow is looking to work some ground and pound but De Smet has wrist control.
De Smet 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 wants to stand but De Smet is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillaume De Smet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crow connects with a leg kick.
Crow keeps De Smet at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
De Smet gets tackled into the cage by Crow. Crow maintains the clinch.
Crow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Crow scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
De Smet gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
De Smet controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow trying to keep a closed guard but De Smet is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Smet wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving. #T1#
De Smet pushing down on Crow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Smet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Smet winds up and cracks Crow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Smet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
De Smet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crow defends it well.
Crow tries to kick De Smet off but De Smet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
De Smet is trying to work for a kimura but Crow is defending well.
De Smet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Crow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Smet wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
Crow keeping full guard, as De Smet tries to pass.
De Smet trying to control but Crow is working from the bottom.
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 takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Crow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Smet's head.#CL#
Crow drives through and clinches with De Smet against the cage.
Crow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Smet is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Smet throws a punch but it's blocked by Crow.
De Smet misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Smet leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
De Smet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crow on his heels. He'll look to pass Crow's guard now, I'm sure.
De Smet tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
De Smet advances to half guard.
Crow pushes De Smet off looking to stand but De Smet dives back in and keeps control.
Crow is looking to control De Smet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crow avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB2#
De Smet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crow wants to get back to full guard.
Crow is trying to stand up here but De Smet is controlling him well.
De Smet working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Crow's thigh. Crow counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Smet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Guillaume De Smet.
I think De Smet 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillaume De Smet!
A very excited looking Guillaume De Smet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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