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Event:
QFC Tournament 1052 Round 4
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Crawford throws a low kick but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman cracks Crawford with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Crawford knows he should have avoided that one.
Coleman stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnaud Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Coleman lands a left and a right that send Crawford crashing to the mat, dazed. Coleman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Crawford is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Crawford! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arnaud Coleman! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1052 Round 3
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Crawford. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
he gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
he is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
he has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crawford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for he.
he sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
he looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crawford is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
he wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. he knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
he looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crawford lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Crawford is trying to work for a kimura but he is defending well.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. he knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
he is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawford pulls his head out easily.
he is pressing down on Crawford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
he looking for a guillotine here but Crawford defends easily.
he is breathing heavily.
Crawford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Crawford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
he looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crawford distracts he with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crawford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Crawford advances to half guard.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. he knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
he looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Crawford is going to stand back up.
Crawford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
he is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawford pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
he looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Crawford prevents he from improving his position.#SUB#
he looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crawford wants to work for an arm triangle but he is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crawford working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crawford uses his free foot to push down on he's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for he.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Crawford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crawford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of he's head.#TD#
he shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crawford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
he drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crawford dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Crawford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
he is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford stays in close to he's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Crawford got a little sloppy there for a moment and he has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crawford has managed to get both his arms back between he's legs - danger averted.
Crawford scoring with some ground and pound.
Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but he is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
he has a closed guard, preventing Crawford from standing up.
Crawford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
he is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crawford defends well.#SUB#
he has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.
Crawford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crawford lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
he is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crawford is aware though and is defending well.
he can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawford controls the pace.#T2#
Crawford tries to stand but he is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Crawford got a little sloppy there for a moment and he has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crawford has managed to get both his arms back between he's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
he throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crawford uses it to pass to side control.
Crawford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crawford cracks he with a big right hand but he just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
he tries to bench press Crawford off him but Crawford keeps the position. #T3#
he tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Crawford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crawford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crawford prevents he from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Crawford working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. he turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Crawford off and cradles he's limp body as Crawford celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zac Crawford! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1052 Round 2
Date: Jul 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Crawford misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Crawford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Becker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crawford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Becker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Becker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crawford taking a breather here.
Crawford 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.
Becker struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crawford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Crawford stands up.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Becker keeps it at a distance.
Becker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.#KD2#
Becker cracks Crawford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Becker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crawford to stand back up!#ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#T1##TD#
Crawford dives in and scores a takedown into Becker's guard.
Oh Crawford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawford is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Becker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crawford is aware though and is defending well.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Becker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crawford has picked Becker up and slammed him! Becker can't keep hold of the triangle and Crawford manages to pass to side control!
Becker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crawford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crawford gets to mount! Becker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Becker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Crawford working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Becker turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Crawford off and cradles Becker's limp body as Crawford celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Zac Crawford! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1052 Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Jordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawford wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Crawford manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure.
Crawford chips away with some ground and pound.
Jordan has momentary wrist control but Crawford slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Crawford drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Crawford seems to have locked his on tight now - Jordan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Crawford, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zac Crawford!
Michael B Jordan was interviewed post fight and said 'I love you rocky!!!'. |
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