Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Crawley scoring well with a low kick there.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bob Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crawley.
Crawley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawley. That's going to slow James down.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Crawley.
Crawley scores with a head kick. #ROC#James is rocked!
Crawley fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks James square on the jaw! Damn, James is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Crawley!
An out of breath Bob Crawley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crawley sprawls well. Crawley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Silva.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley slips under a jab from Silva.
It looked like Crawley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crawley counters with a head kick. That will keep Silva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Crawley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawley circles away.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva looks winded!
Crawley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva moves to clinch but Crawley breaks away
and Crawley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Silva misses with a takedown
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawley misses its target.
Crawley lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Crawley counters with a huge head kick that drops Silva! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Crawley!
A relieved looking Bob Crawley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rickson Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'He was juiced to the gills and his corner had rubbed grease on his body so I couldn't take him down. And he smelled like R-Kelly's sheets....piss'.

Event: Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Crawley clobbers Jovovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jovovic loads up on a big right hand but Crawley slips the punch.
Crawley throws a body punch but Jovovic moves out of range.
Jovovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jovovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley scores with the left hand. Jovovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Crawley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jovovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Crawley tenderised Jovovic's leg. Jovovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovovic misses with a hook. Crawley ducked under it nicely.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Jovovic lands a slapping body shot.
Jovovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovovic.
Milan Jovovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jovovic manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jovovic.
Crawley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jovovic checks it well. #T1#
Crawley throws a leg kick but Jovovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jovovic lands a jab to the nose.
Jovovic stuns Crawley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawley walks into a stiff left hand from Jovovic.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jovovic misses with a body punch
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crawley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jovovic is just out of range.
Jovovic throws a hook but Crawley blocks it.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovovic.
Jovovic missing with a left hand there. Crawley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovovic misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crawley throws a head kick but Jovovic moves out of range.
Jovovic throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Jovovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Crawley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Jovovic does it's job there.
Crawley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jovovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jovovic checks a leg kick.
Jovovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crawley blocks a jab.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Jovovic. Those never looked like landing.
Jovovic scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jovovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawley flicks out a counter leg kick but Jovovic steps away.
Jovovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jovovic lands the left hand.
Jovovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovovic cracks Crawley with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Jovovic drops Crawley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crawley looks back up at him and smiles so Jovovic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Crawley is rocked!
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!
Jovovic misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovovic finish him?
Jovovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jovovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crawley seems to have recovered his senses.
Jovovic scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jovovic. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jovovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crawley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crawley throws a leg kick which misses Jovovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Jovovic tries to avoid it.
Crawley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Jovovic.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovovic.
Jovovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Crawley.#KD#
Jovovic sends Crawley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jovovic is motioning to the referee to let Crawley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jovovic checks a low kick from Crawley.
Jovovic throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Jovovic misses with a hook
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jovovic throws a right hand that misses
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovovic misses with a looping left.
Jovovic backing away here, and Crawley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jovovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crawley. Crawley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jovovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Crawley.
Crawley defending well as Jovovic loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milan Jovovic 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#
Jovovic throws a jab when Crawley was well out of range.
Jovovic swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Jovovic misses with a left hand
and Crawley counters with an outside leg kick.
Jovovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crawley lands a high kick!
Jovovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jovovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Jovovic lands with a hook. Crawley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jovovic looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range.
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Jovovic misses with a jab to the body
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovovic throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Jovovic misses with a jab to the body
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jovovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawley 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.#T1#
Jovovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jovovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Crawley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jovovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Crawley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jovovic throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jovovic moves away.
Crawley walks into a jab.
A left lands for Crawley.#ROC2#Jovovic is rocked!
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovovic.
Jovovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Jovovic misses the shot to the body.
Crawley throws out a counter right but Jovovic avoids it with no problem.
Crawley misses with a hook.
A big left from Jovovic misses.
Jovovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Jovovic misses
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Jovovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Jovovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovovic connects with a single shot there.
Jovovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Jovovic works the jab nicely.
Jovovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Crawley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jovovic thinking.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Jovovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crawley blocks a jab.
Crawley with a nice calf kick.
Jovovic swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Jovovic throws a lazy right hand but Crawley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jovovic. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jovovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Jovovic sizes up Crawley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Jovovic throws a big shot that misses.
Jovovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Jovovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milan Jovovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Crawley tenderised Jovovic's leg. Jovovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jovovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawley can do to turn this around?
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Jovovic slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Jovovic misses its target.
Jovovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Jovovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawley counters with a nice leg kick.
Crawley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crawley connects with a body shot that sends Jovovic's belly button to the back.
Jovovic swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jovovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawley in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Crawley. #T4#
Jovovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jovovic.
Jovovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jovovic misses the target.
Crawley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jovovic misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Crawley counters with a flying knee that drops Jovovic!
Crawley content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Crawley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jovovic misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jovovic scores with a body shot.
Jovovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jovovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jovovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jovovic avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Nice body punch from Jovovic.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Jovovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jovovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Jovovic misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Jovovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jovovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawley under the eye.
Crawley slips under a jab from Jovovic.#T1#
Jovovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jovovic's knee momentarily.
Crawley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crawley slips under a jab from Jovovic.
Jovovic lands with a right that hurts Crawley. Crawley looks to clinch but Jovovic throws a short knee that drops Crawley. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Milan Jovovic!
A victorious Milan Jovovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Crawley throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bon Hwa counter with a right hand.
Bon Hwa throws a right hand that misses
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawley takes a swing at Bon Hwa's ribcage but misses.
Crawley swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley throws a nice head kick!
Crawley misses with a left hand
and Bon Hwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Crawley misses
and Bon Hwa counters with a straight right hand.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Bon Hwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bon Hwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bon Hwa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bon Hwa works the jab nicely.
Bon Hwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bon Hwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bon Hwa misses with a body shot
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bon Hwa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawley under the eye.#T1#
Bon Hwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon Hwa checks a low kick from Crawley.
Crawley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crawley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bon Hwa's head.
Bon Hwa avoids the head kick by Crawley.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon Hwa misses the target.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon Hwa is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon Hwa misses the target.
Crawley tries to land a leg kick but Bon Hwa saw it coming and moves away.
Bon Hwa throwing a counter right hand but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Bon Hwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bon Hwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crawley throws out a loose jab but Bon Hwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bon Hwa moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
We've been told by Bon Hwa's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bon Hwa throws the left hand but Crawley avoids the punch easily.
Crawley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Bon Hwa moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Bon Hwa misses. #T2#
Bon Hwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawley is just out of range.
Crawley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawley throws a leg kick but Bon Hwa moved away.
Bon Hwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Bon Hwa.
Crawley flicks out a counter leg kick but Bon Hwa steps away.
Crawley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bon Hwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley looks to throw the jab but Bon Hwa is out of range.
Bon Hwa blocks a low kick nicely.
Crawley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bon Hwa.
A head kick by Crawley misses
and Bon Hwa counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Crawley misses #KD#
and Bon Hwa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Crawley! Bon Hwa lets Crawley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Crawley is rocked!
Crack! Bon Hwa connects with the perfect overhand right and Crawley falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bon Hwa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kil Bon Hwa!
A very excited looking Kil Bon Hwa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Hondeveld throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Crawley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crawley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hondeveld.
Hondeveld on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crawley tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley scoring well with a low kick there.
Hondeveld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hondeveld avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Hondeveld blocks a jab.
Crawley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crawley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hondeveld.#T1#
Hondeveld swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley misses with a hook
and Hondeveld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crawley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hondeveld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hondeveld misses with a hook.
Hondeveld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Hondeveld closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hondeveld blocks a leg kick.
Hondeveld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Crawley catches Hondeveld right on the button with a cross.
Hondeveld swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley misses with a looping left.
Crawley thumps Hondeveld with a low kick.
Hondeveld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hondeveld lands a slapping body shot.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hondeveld manages to avoid it.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hondeveld misses the target.
Crawley defending well as Hondeveld loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawley.
Hondeveld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawley can pounce on him.
Hondeveld scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick by Crawley misses
and Hondeveld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hondeveld is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hondeveld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crawley throws a leg kick which misses Hondeveld's front leg but catches the back leg as Hondeveld tries to avoid it.
Hondeveld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hondeveld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crawley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Hondeveld drops Crawley with a nice combination! Hondeveld dives into Crawley's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Crawley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bob Crawley has been cut.
Crawley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Crawley slips nicely into half guard.
Crawley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crawley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crawley connects with a nice short shot to Hondeveld's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Machiel Hondeveld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Crawley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Crawley.
Crawley lands with a straight right. Hondeveld didn't see that one coming.
Hondeveld misses with a two punch combination.
Crawley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crawley lands a leg kick that knocks Hondeveld off balance momentarily.
Machiel Hondeveld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawley connects with a jab.
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley digs a good hook to Hondeveld's body.
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick and Hondeveld moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawley throws a jab when Hondeveld was well out of range.
Crawley scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Hondeveld is rocked!
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Hondeveld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Crawley throws a head kick but Hondeveld moves out of range.
A big right from Hondeveld misses.
Crawley flicks out a counter leg kick but Hondeveld steps away.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawley 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.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Hondeveld.
Hondeveld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld seems to have got his legs back now.
Bob Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hondeveld throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Crawley and Hondeveld goes tumbling to the canvas! Crawley follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crawley works his way into full mount!
Crawley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hondeveld is trying desperately to improve position.
Crawley controlling the position easily from mount.
Hondeveld on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hondeveld tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Hondeveld blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Crawley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crawley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Crawley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Crawley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Crawley is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Crawley's cut.
That's time! Hondeveld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crawley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hondeveld connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crawley scrambles back to his feet.
Crawley lands with a hook. Hondeveld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands with a right hand.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Hondeveld ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Good leg kick by Crawley.
Crawley throws a head kick that Hondeveld semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Machiel Hondeveld has been cut.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Hondeveld's shoulder, as Hondeveld tries to avoid the shot.
Hondeveld takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Crawley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hondeveld counters with a three punch combo that has Crawley backing up. Crawley nods at Hondeveld to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hondeveld blocks a head kick by Crawley. #T1#
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hondeveld takes one to the side of the head.
Crawley throws a hook to the side of Hondeveld's head but Hondeveld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld throws an off balance right hand
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hondeveld counter with a right hand.
Hondeveld stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
Hondeveld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hondeveld lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Hondeveld. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hondeveld.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hondeveld checks it well.
Crawley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Crawley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawley slips under a jab from Hondeveld.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hondeveld.
Crawley lands with a right hand.
Hondeveld looks to land a right hand but Crawley moved out of range.
Crawley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Hondeveld.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Crawley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hondeveld drops his hands momentarily and Crawley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crawley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hondeveld has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick and Hondeveld moves out of range easily.
Hondeveld avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Hondeveld is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Hondeveld lands a body shot.
Crawley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hondeveld throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
Hondeveld takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld looks to land a combination but Crawley avoids it well.
Crawley misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Crawley misses
and Hondeveld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Hondeveld throws a right hand that Crawley ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawley also avoids with ease.#T4#
Hondeveld throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hondeveld has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hondeveld.
Hondeveld avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Crawley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hondeveld misses with a hook. Crawley ducked under it nicely.
Hondeveld throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hondeveld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawley scores with a leg kick.
Hondeveld moves away from the strike by Crawley.
Hondeveld is looking to counter punch.
Hondeveld lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Crawley!
Bob Crawley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Crawley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crawley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Mith.
Crawley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley misses with a hook
and Mith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawley thinking.
Crawley throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Mith slips the punch.
Mith throwing a counter right hand but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Crawley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Crawley knocks Mith to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#It looks like Andre Mith has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley controlling the position from side mount.
Mith controls the position for a moment.
Mith is trying to improve his position.
Crawley taking a breather here. #T2#
Mith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mith is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mith is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mith wants to control but Crawley is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD2#
Crawley throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Mith stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Crawley follows into mount!
Crawley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crawley with a couple of short strikes.
Mith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mith wants to hold on but Crawley pushes him away.
Crawley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mith is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crawley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Mith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mith.
Crawley throws a hook but Mith blocks it.
Mith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Crawley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawley is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mith is looking for a triangle but Crawley pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Mith being controlled here, momentarily.
Crawley throws a big right hand that misses.
Mith keeping full guard, as Crawley tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crawley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crawley stacks Mith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crawley!
Crawley working away.
Crawley controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mith is trying to improve his position.
Crawley takes a little break here. Mith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Crawley trying to control the position but Mith is working away.
Mith trying to remain calm as Crawley controls from the top position.
Mith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawley slows the pace down. #T3#
Mith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crawley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Crawley controlling the pace for now.
Mith working to try and regain half guard.
Bob Crawley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crawley looking to ground and pound but Mith is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawley controlling his opponent.
Mith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Crawley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawley trying to control but Mith is having none of it.
Mith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mith tries to get out of the position.
Mith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crawley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mith is trying to control the position but Crawley postures up.
Crawley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Crawley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andre Mith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Crawley throws a head kick that Mith semi-blocks.
Crawley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mith's head.
Crawley scores with a leg kick.
Mith fails with the takedown
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Andre Mith's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mith moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target.
Mith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Mith throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Mith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Crawley misses.
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Bob Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawley takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Mith misses with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley defending well as Mith loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Crawley knocks Mith to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Mith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mith struggling a bit here.
Oh Mith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawley advances to mount.
Crawley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mith blocking the ground and pound.
Crawley thowing shots but they're missing.
Mith seems to have got his legs back now.
Mith blocking the ground and pound.
Crawley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mith wants to hold on but Crawley pushes him away.#T3#
Crawley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mith is looking to escape.
Crawley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mith trying to control but Crawley postures up.
Crawley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mith tries to get to full guard but Crawley has control of the leg.
Crawley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mith won't allow Crawley to pass to mount. #SUB#
Mith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crawley pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Crawley!
A very excited looking Bob Crawley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 13, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Crawley looks to throw the jab but Scarlet is out of range.
The fighters circling - Scarlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarlet punishes Crawley's body with a nice straight punch.
Crawley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarlet swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarlet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scarlet with a body shot.
Scarlet throws a hook to the side of Crawley's head but Crawley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Scarlet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley throws a low kick, looking for Scarlet's leg but Scarlet calmly moves out of range.
Scarlet scores with a hook.
Scarlet misses with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarlet misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Scarlet misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Scarlet.
Scarlet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawley throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawley drops his hands momentarily and Scarlet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Crawley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scarlet throws out the jab.
Scarlet lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarlet misses the target.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Scarlet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawley momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Scarlet.
Crawley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crawley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Scarlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawley slips a jab from Scarlet.
Scarlet lands a nice hook to Crawley's body. Crawley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Crawley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarlet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarlet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scarlet tries to move into range but Crawley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scarlet is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scarlet misses the shot to the body.
Crawley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scarlet looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Scarlet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick and Scarlet moves out of range easily.
Scarlet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scarlet connects with a crisp jab.
Scarlet defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarlet avoids the head kick by Crawley.
The fighters circling - Scarlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarlet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawley lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Erza Scarlet has been cut.
The fighters circling - Scarlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawley staying out of range there.
Crawley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Scarlet throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarlet avoids the body shot from Crawley.
Crawley defending well as Scarlet loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Crawley slips a straight right by Scarlet.
A countering left hand to the body from Crawley misses.
Scarlet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scarlet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarlet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Scarlet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarlet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawley! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Crawley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawley.
Crawley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scarlet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scarlet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarlet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawley can pounce on him.
Crawley swings for the body but Scarlet moves out of range.
Crawley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarlet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scarlet misses with a left hand
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
Scarlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarlet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crawley staying out of range there.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Scarlet checks the leg kick.
Scarlet misses with a combination
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarlet sizes up Crawley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crawley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarlet. That did some damage!
Scarlet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Scarlet's shoulder, as Scarlet tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Scarlet.
Scarlet throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley defending well as Scarlet loads up on a big left hand.
Scarlet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erza Scarlet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erza Scarlet's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Scarlet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarlet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawley.
Crawley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crawley slips a straight right by Scarlet.
Scarlet swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Scarlet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawley looks to throw the jab but Scarlet is out of range.
Scarlet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarlet.
Bob Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crawley.
Scarlet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crawley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlet misses with an uppercut.
Crawley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scarlet.
Crawley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scarlet slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarlet misses with a looping right.
Scarlet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Scarlet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Crawley tenderised Scarlet's leg. Scarlet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Scarlet throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarlet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawley.
Scarlet takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Crawley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarlet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scarlet connects with the punch.
Crawley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scarlet cracks a nice hook into Crawley's ribs.
Crawley lands a high kick!
Scarlet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Scarlet blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarlet jabs Crawley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scarlet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Scarlet there.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarlet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crawley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crawley is looking to chop away at Scarlet's legs.
Scarlet throws a hook but Crawley avoids it easily.
Scarlet thuds his right hand into Crawley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scarlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarlet manages to avoid it.
It looked like Scarlet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawley.
Crawley slips a jab from Scarlet.
Crawley connects with a right hand. Scarlet shakes it off.
Crawley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarlet. #T3#
A head kick from Crawley lands but Scarlet takes it in his stride.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scarlet loads up on a big right hand but Crawley slips the punch.
Crawley throws out a counter right but Scarlet avoids it with no problem.
Crawley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarlet.
Crawley misses with a right hand
and Scarlet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Scarlet sizes up Crawley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarlet.
Crawley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawley's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Scarlet throws a lazy right hand but Crawley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scarlet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarlet misses with a straight left. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarlet works the jab nicely.
Jab by Scarlet.
Scarlet throws a hook but Crawley avoids it easily.
Scarlet lands a really nice looking cross but Crawley seems unphased.
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarlet.
Scarlet looks to land a left hand but Crawley moved out of range nicely.
Crawley throws out a loose jab but Scarlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarlet is looking to counter punch.
Crawley staying out of range there.
Scarlet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarlet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crawley connects with a crisp jab.
Crawley throws a hook but Scarlet avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawley slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Erza Scarlet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erza Scarlet's cut.
That's time! Scarlet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Scarlet throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Scarlet moved out of range.
Crawley blocks a jab.
Scarlet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawley.
Crawley lands a head kick. Scarlet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scarlet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarlet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawley doesn't seem bothered though.
Scarlet lands a body shot.
Crawley throws a jab when Scarlet was well out of range.
Scarlet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Scarlet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlet throws a hook to the side of Crawley's head but Crawley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawley tries a quick counter leg kick but Scarlet is wise to it.#CL#
Scarlet has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Crawley misses the body punch
and Scarlet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarlet misses with a looping left.#T1#
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Scarlet forces Crawley back against the cage and clinches.
Scarlet throws a head punch that misses.
Crawley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley lands a nice uppercut.
Scarlet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scarlet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
Crawley tries to break free but Scarlet pushes him back against the cage.
Crawley struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarlet controls his hands.
Crawley scores with a shoulder strike.
Crawley tries to circle away but Scarlet has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Scarlet fails to land.
Crawley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crawley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Crawley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scarlet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Crawley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarlet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crawley throws a head kick but Scarlet moves out of range.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarlet was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Scarlet throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarlet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarlet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarlet.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Scarlet moves away and avoids it.
Crawley slips a jab from Scarlet.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Scarlet slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Scarlet does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Crawley slips a jab from Scarlet.
Scarlet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scarlet throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scarlet tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scarlet misses with the combination.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarlet is just out of range.
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick and Scarlet moves out of range easily.
Scarlet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crawley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarlet blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Scarlet misses with a hook. Crawley ducked under it nicely.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Scarlet slips a straight right by Crawley.#T4#
Scarlet looks to land a right hand but Crawley moved out of range.
Crawley lands a high kick!
Crawley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarlet looks to land a left hand but Crawley moved out of range nicely.
Scarlet throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Scarlet lands a jab-cross combination.
Crawley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarlet misses the jab.
Crawley throws out a counter right but Scarlet avoids it with no problem.
Scarlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Scarlet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scarlet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawley.
Scarlet misses the jab.
Crawley lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarlet slips a straight right by Crawley.
Scarlet avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Scarlet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erza Scarlet.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarlet, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Erza Scarlet!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Erza Scarlet!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Erza Scarlet!

Erza Scarlet wins by unanimous decision!
Erza Scarlet thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 82 Da Silva Jr vs Graham
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Crawley finds it's target.
Fleck shoots in and drives through. Crawley sprawls well.
Fleck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleck blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Fleck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawley.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fleck misses with a body shot
and Crawley counters with a low kick, right behind Fleck 's knee. #TD#
Fleck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crawley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fleck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Crawley can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawley manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fleck trying to control from half guard but Crawley is working away.
Crawley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crawley has Fleck pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Crawley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fleck looking to pass the guard.
Fleck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crawley trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fleck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleck scoring with some ground and pound.
Crawley is adopting a defensive guard.
Crawley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleck manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fleck trying to keep a closed guard but Crawley is proving a slippery customer.
Fleck is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Fleck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crawley told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fleck working a defensive guard but Crawley passes into half guard.
Crawley controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fleck is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawley trying to control the pace.
Crawley stops Fleck from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Crawley seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crawley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crawley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fleck misses with a takedown
and Crawley counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fleck is defended easily by Crawley.
Crawley feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Crawley as Fleck shoots in.
A nice side step and Crawley 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 Arthur Fleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleck staying out of range there.#T1#
Crawley throws a looping overhand right but Fleck ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fleck.
Crawley has one of Fleck's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Arthur Fleck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crawley manages to get back to half guard.
Fleck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crawley's head. #SUB2#
Crawley actively working from the bottom here.
Fleck trying to control from Crawley's half guard. Crawley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Crawley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fleck's guard. #REVB##T2#
Crawley trying to control but Fleck is working from the bottom.
Fleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawley is one step ahead there.
Fleck controlling the position.
Crawley won't allow Fleck to sweep him here.
Fleck is working hard here to advance position.
Fleck controlling Crawley's posture.
Crawley controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Crawley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crawley advances to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fleck has his hands clasped together around Crawley's back. He's all about the action.
Fleck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fleck tries to get out of the position.
Crawley tries to pass to full mount but Fleck defends it.
Fleck is looking for a sweep. Crawley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleck. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Crawley throws a leg kick but Fleck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fleck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crawley sprawls and moves away.
Fleck fails with the takedown.
Fleck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crawley. Crawley obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fleck dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Crawley on the inside.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##BC2#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Fleck tries for a takedown but Crawley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crawley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Fleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawley stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Crawley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fleck's knee momentarily.
Fleck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crawley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crawley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fleck tries for a takedown but Crawley circles away easily
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawley wants it to stay on the feet.
Crawley scores with a leg kick.
Crawley misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Crawley bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Fleck! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Arthur Fleck has been cut.#T3#
Fleck wants to sweep here but Crawley controlling him for the moment.
Crawley 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.
Fleck is looking to stand up but Crawley isn't so interested in that idea.
Crawley content to stall in guard here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crawley advances to half guard.
Crawley is taking a breather. Fleck says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fleck is looking to control Crawley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleck avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Crawley!
Bob Crawley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Crawley lands with a cross.
Crawley lands the left hand.
Crawley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Crawley misses
enabling Da Silva Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva Jr throwing a counter right hand but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body shot
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Da Silva Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva Jr.
Bob Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley throws a lazy head kick
and Da Silva Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Crawley throws a leg kick but Da Silva Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva Jr manages to avoid it.#T1#
Crawley throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva Jr moves out of range easily.
Da Silva Jr is looking to counter punch.
Crawley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley 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.
Crawley scores with a nice head shot.
Crawley throws out a leg kick but Da Silva Jr moves out of range and Crawley only half commits.
Da Silva Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawley throws a poor cross that misses
letting Da Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
Da Silva Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crawley's head.
Crawley throws a head kick but Da Silva Jr moves out of range.
Crawley tries to work over Da Silva Jr's front leg with a kick but Da Silva Jr checks it.
Da Silva Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Da Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva Jr momentarily.
Crawley misses with a wild body shot.
Crawley takes a swing at Da Silva Jr's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Jr is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
Da Silva Jr tries to clinch up but Crawley circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva Jr avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Da Silva Jr.
Crawley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Da Silva Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Crawley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crawley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Silva Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Da Silva Jr takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawley throws out the jab.
Crawley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da Silva Jr is out of range and Crawley settles back down.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Crawley lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva Jr's head back.
Crawley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley throws a hook but Da Silva Jr blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Da Silva Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva Jr moves to clinch but Crawley breaks away
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Da Silva Jr moves away from the strike by Crawley.
Da Silva Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawley throws a jab when Da Silva Jr was well out of range.
Da Silva Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body shot.
Crawley keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Da Silva Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley throws a poor cross that misses
letting Da Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crawley dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva Jr throws a nice looking combination but Crawley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crawley 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.
Good leg kick by Crawley.
Crawley keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Crawley swings for the body but Da Silva Jr moves out of range.
Da Silva Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crawley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Da Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
A little jabbing left from Crawley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Da Silva Jr.
Crawley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Crawley swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Da Silva Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Crawley! Da Silva Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crawley to his feet! Crawley is in big trouble!
Da Silva Jr walks into a straight right hand from Crawley.
Crawley swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Da Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva Jr with a nice cross.
Crawley throws a body punch but Da Silva Jr moves out of range.
Da Silva Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Da Silva Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Crawley. #T2#
Crawley connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva Jr's shoulder, as Da Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Silva Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crawley.
Da Silva Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva Jr moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Crawley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crawley looks to throw the jab but Da Silva Jr is out of range.
Crawley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva Jr in his tracks.
Crawley swings for the body but Da Silva Jr moves out of range.
Da Silva Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Da Silva Jr clinches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Da Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Da Silva Jr lands a knee to the body.
Crawley is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Da Silva Jr.
Crawley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr works on Crawley's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Da Silva Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawley controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr missing with knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr lands a shot to the body.
Da Silva Jr lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Silva Jr gets through Crawley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Crawley won't want to take too many of those.
Da Silva Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Crawley avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bob Crawley has been cut.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Silva Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crawley.
Da Silva Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Crawley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva Jr scores with a shot to the side of Crawley's head.
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Crawley controls the action. #KD#
Da Silva Jr drops Crawley with a big knee straight up the middle! Crawley is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Crawley is rocked!
Da Silva Jr moves in close and cracks Crawley with a massive right hand! Crawley, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Da Silva Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Da Silva Jr!

Event: VFC 65 Crawley vs Hanen
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Crawley looks to land a left hand but Hanen moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Hanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawley.
Crawley misses with a left hand
and Hanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawley thuds his right hand into Hanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crawley misses with a hook to the body
and Hanen counters with a straight right hand.
Hanen scores with a one two! Crawley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crawley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawley is looking to slow Hanen down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Hanen. Beautiful body shot.
Hanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.#T1#
A low kick lands for Crawley.
Crawley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanen ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Hanen.
Crawley tests Hanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crawley lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Crawley.
Hanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crawley scores with a head kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanen scores with a punch to the head.
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.
Hanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crawley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawley with a jab.
Crawley throws an off balance right hand
and Hanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanen.
Crawley throws a right hand that misses
and Hanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hanen misses with a head kick.
Hanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Hanen lands a left and a right that send Crawley crashing to the mat, dazed. Hanen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Crawley is rocked!#T3#
Hanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Crawley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Hanen.
Crawley throws the left hand but Hanen avoids the punch easily.
Hanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Hanen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Crawley. Crawley tries to recover but Hanen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Crawley lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hanen!
After winning the bout, David Hanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Caruga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crawley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caruga tries for a takedown but Crawley circles away easily
and Crawley counters with a left to the body.
Caruga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Caruga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawley as he avoids it easily.
Caruga fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga fails with a takedown attempt.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt
and Crawley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caruga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caruga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Crawley does it's job there.
Caruga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Crawley misses its intended target.
Bob Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Caruga doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Caruga throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caruga has a takedown stuffed.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caruga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caruga throws an off balance right hand
and Caruga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevo Caruga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caruga shoots and misses
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Caruga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Crawley with a jab.#KD2#
Crawley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Caruga sprawling to the canvas! Caruga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crawley finish him?! #ROC2#Caruga is rocked!
Caruga shoots and misses
and Crawley counters with a big right hand! Oh Caruga is in trouble here! Crawley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Crawley!
A victorious Bob Crawley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Crawley scores with a hook to the body. Ryker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crawley misses with a hook.
Crawley takes a swing at Ryker's ribcage but misses.
Ryker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawley throwing a counter right hand but Ryker manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ryker.
Ryker thows a leg kick but Crawley checks it
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Crawley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryker's coach down at All Elite Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ryker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crawley misses with an uppercut. Ryker saw that one coming.
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryker.
Ryker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryker slips under a jab from Crawley.
Crawley takes a swing at Ryker's ribcage but misses.
Ryker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryker loads up on a big right hand but Crawley slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.#T1#
Crawley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Ryker moved out of range.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Crawley's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crawley walks into a left hand.
Crawley lands a jab to the nose.
Crawley throws a looping overhand right but Ryker ducks down to avoid it.
Ryker takes one on the button.
Crawley misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ryker to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryker throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley throws a body punch but Ryker moves out of range.
Crawley cracks Ryker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryker slips under a jab.
Ryker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Ryker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
Crawley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryker moves forwards but Crawley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crawley works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Lee Ryker has been cut.
Lee Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Crawley misses with a hook
and Ryker counters with a straight right hand.
Crawley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crawley with a nice cross.
Ryker ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Crawley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley punishes Ryker's body with a nice straight punch.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Ryker.
Ryker closes the distance and clinches up with Crawley, looking for a takedown. Ryker pushes Crawley against the cage but Crawley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Ryker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryker missing with a left hand there. Crawley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crawley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crawley.#T3#
Crawley avoids a kick to the body.
Ryker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ryker misses with the body kick
and Crawley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryker misses the jab.
A big left from Crawley misses.
Ryker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ryker moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryker. Ryker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryker moves away.
Bob Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Ryker misses
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryker.
Ryker ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Crawley scores with a jab.
Crawley lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryker on the side of the head.#T4#
Good exchange - Crawley coming out on top.
Ryker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryker.
Ryker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawley throws out the jab.
A big right from Crawley misses.
Ryker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crawley checks it well.
Crawley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawley misses with a looping right.
Crawley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryker throws a right hand that misses
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crawley is out of range and Ryker settles back down.
Ryker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ryker forces Crawley back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley works on Ryker's body with a couple of short punches.
Crawley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Ryker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crawley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ryker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crawley jabs at Ryker's body.
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryker misses with a leg kick
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawley connects with a crisp jab.
Crawley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Ryker is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Crawley! Ryker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Crawley!
After winning the bout, Bob Crawley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 26 The Sacking of Rome
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Bar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crawley's guard.
Crawley trying to control the position.
Bar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crawley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bar is controlling him.
Crawley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crawley looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawley, not yet.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bar passes Crawley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crawley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Crawley defend it? Bar steps over the head and cranks it - Crawley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonny Bar!

Event: VFC Valentine's Day Massacre
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1#
Crawley slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Ross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross fails with the takedown
and Crawley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ross thinking.
Ross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Crawley does it's job there.
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A leg kick checked by Crawley.
A little jabbing left from Crawley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross with a poor takedown
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawley scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ross is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Crawley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Ross throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Crawley counters with a nice right hand that sends Ross toppling to the canvas! Ross scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Crawley finish him?!#ROC2#Ross is rocked!
Crawley connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ross out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Crawley!
Our winner, Bob Crawley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VFC 12 Decapitation
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Pliskin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Iroquois Pliskin has been cut.
Pliskin misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crawley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pliskin throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Pliskin misses #KD#
and Crawley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pliskin! Crawley lets Pliskin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pliskin has his takedown stuffed
and Crawley counters with a left to the body.
Pliskin looks winded!
Pliskin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pliskin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Pliskin misses with a right hand
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pliskin shoots and misses
and Crawley counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pliskin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Crawley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Crawley!
An out of breath Bob Crawley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC Friday Fights
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Crawley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Russo cracks a nice hook into Crawley's ribs.
John Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Russo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawley throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo lands a jab to Crawley's midsection.
Crawley is breathing heavily.
Russo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Russo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawley.
Crawley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russo.
Crawley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Russo.
Russo missing with a left hand there. Crawley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Crawley drops his hands momentarily and Russo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Russo scores with a punch to the head.
Russo throws a right hand that misses
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Russo misses with an uppercut.
Russo swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Russo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russo with a nice cross.
Bob Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo misses with a hook.
Russo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
Russo misses with a hook
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Crawley is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Russo finds it's way through Crawley's defenses.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Crawley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bob Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Russo.#T2#
Russo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawley has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo misses with an uppercut
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Crawley moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Russo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Russo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crawley is avoiding damage well.
Russo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crawley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Russo advances to mount.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo is landing with some decent strikes but Crawley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Russo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Russo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crawley is trying to stand up.
Russo with good strikes from the mount here!
Russo unloading with bombs!
Crawley taking shots to the head.
Russo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Crawley bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Russo and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Russo!

Event: VFC 2 The New Years Brawl
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Crawley lands with a cross.
Rogers lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawley off the cage and back into range.
Crawley thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Crawley scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Crawley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Crawley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Crawley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crawley misses with a two punch combination.
Crawley connects with a body shot.
Crawley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crawley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Crawley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rogers catches Crawley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crawley looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Crawley.
Crawley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crawley on the side of the head.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawley blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Crawley.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Decent striking displayed by Crawley there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Crawley's leg but Crawley calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawley misses the target.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Crawley works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers lands a jab.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crawley, as that shot connected.
Crawley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rogers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crawley slips a jab from Rogers.
Rogers swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Crawley avoids nicely.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Crawley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the body from Rogers misses
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Crawley cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Crawley scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Rogers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Crawley cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Crawley. Beautiful body shot.
Crawley throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rogers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rogers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Crawley.
Crawley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crawley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws an off balance right hand
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawley misses the target.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Rogers moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawley.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crawley.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook. Crawley ducked under it nicely.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers thuds his right hand into Crawley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crawley throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Crawley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rogers misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Crawley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Crawley.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Nice body punch from Crawley.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
Rogers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogers scrambles back to his feet.
Rogers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clint Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Crawley.
Crawley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rogers tries to clinch but Crawley moves away
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Crawley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley lands with a nice body punch.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crawley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crawley takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rogers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crawley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rogerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawley swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crawley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Rogers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Crawley does it's job there.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Jab by Rogers.
Rogers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Crawley dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Crawley moved away.
Rogers misses the body punch
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
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!
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crawley on the side of the head.#T2#
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawley misses its target.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Rogers coming out on top.
Rogers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crawley takes one on the button.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawley.
Rogers cracks Crawley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rogers scores with a one two! Crawley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogers lunges at Crawley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crawley's hand. #T3#
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crawley slips a straight right by Rogers.
Crawley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Crawley is rocked!
Rogers slips under a jab from Crawley.
Oh Crawley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawley seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawley throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Crawley lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
Crawley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers. #T4#
Rogers tries to bum rush Crawley with a series of wild strikes but Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crawley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawley thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers throws an off balance right hand
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Crawley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Crawley works the jab nicely.
Crawley misses with a looping left.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crawley throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Crawley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rogers with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clint Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers misses with an uppercut
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crawley's head.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crawley is out of range.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Crawley feints a jab promting Rogers to slip. Crawley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Crawley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crawley is out of range.
Crawley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Crawley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.#T1#
Crawley stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crawley scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Crawley looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crawley throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rogers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rogers.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Rogers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crawley under the eye.
Rogers scores with a jab to the head.
Crawley throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crawley scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Crawley slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawley.#T2#
Crawley with a nice cross.
Rogers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogers.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range.
Crawley throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Rogers misses with a left hand
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crawley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crawley takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.#T3#
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawley slips a straight right by Rogers.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crawley lands a right hook to the body.
Crawley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.#T4#
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Crawley had a free shot at his head there.
Crawley misses with a looping right.
Crawley lands a head shot.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Crawley keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Crawley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crawley 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Crawley!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Crawley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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