Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1108 Brown vs. Crispian
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Crispian gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Crispian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crispian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Crispian works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Crispian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to pull guard but Crispian holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crispian.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Crispian misses with a body punch.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. #T1#
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Crispian avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown is leaning against Crispian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Brown pulls Crispian into guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Crispian controlling him for the moment.
Crispian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Let's hope that Crispian 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.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #T2#
Brown looking to control. #SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown keeping full guard, as Crispian tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Crispian is out of range.
Crispian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crispian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Crispian sprawls well.
Crispian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Crispian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Crispian lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hoodoo Brown has been cut.
Crispian tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crispian defends well and Brown ends up having to push Crispian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crispian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Crispian.
Crispian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
A short body shot lands from Crispian as the two fighters clinch.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crispian walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crispian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Crispian's guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crispian pulls Brown in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crispian is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Crispian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hoodoo Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown misses with a body punch
and Crispian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crispian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Crispian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Crispian lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crispian counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Crispian counters with a nice body shot.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown tries for a takedown but Crispian circles away easily
and Crispian counters with a crisp right that sends Brown to the canvas! Crispian follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Ben Crispian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1105
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Crispian moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Crispian lands the left hand.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crispian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Crispian misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Crispian tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Crispian.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crispian connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Crispian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Crispian throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
Crispian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crispian is out of range. #T1#
Crispian catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Crispian.
Crispian lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Crispian.
Crispian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crispian with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Crispian checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Crispian sees coming a mile off.
Crispian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Crispian's leg but Crispian calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crispian doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Crispian looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crispian with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
A cross from Crispian lands.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Crispian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Crispian misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Crispian is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crispian.
Crispian lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Crispian misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Crispian throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Crispian looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Crispian walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Crispian's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crispian misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Crispian.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crispian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crispian moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick from Crispian.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
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!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crispian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crispian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crispian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crispian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Crispian throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Crispian defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Crispian.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Crispian throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Crispian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Some bone on bone action there as Crispian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crispian! But no joy.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crispian to score with a decent uppercut.
Crispian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Crispian throws a leg kick that misses.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Crispian.
Crispian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Crispian blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crispian at a distance.
Sitsongrit jabs at Crispian's body.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crispian lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Crispian tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Crispian sees coming a mile off.
Crispian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Crispian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Crispian thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crispian moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Crispian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Crispian.
Crispian checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crispian doesn't seem bothered though.
Crispian lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Crispian.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crispian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
Crispian scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Crispian.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crispian throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Crispian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Crispian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crispian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
enabling Crispian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Crispian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crispian cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian with a nice cross.#T4#
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Crispian was well out of range.
Crispian with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Crispian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit cracks Crispian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Crispian moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Crispian's legs.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Crispian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Crispian lands a jab to the head.
Crispian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian checks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Crispian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Crispian moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crispian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Crispian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Crispian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crispian doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crispian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crispian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Crispian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crispian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Crispian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crispian checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Crispian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit cracks Crispian with an open hand slap.
Crispian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Crispian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crispian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Crispian.
Crispian throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Crispian's head back. #T3#
Crispian throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Crispian misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Crispian throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Crispian only half commits.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crispian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Crispian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
Crispian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Crispian.
Crispian throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Crispian cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crispian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crispian blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Crispian lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Crispian lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Crispian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Crispian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crispian jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crispian throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crispian counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.

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 Pornthonglek Sitsongrit.
Well Crispian 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Our winner, Ben Crispian, 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: SYN 1101 Brown vs Jimenez
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
King tries to clinch but Crispian is having none of it.
Crispian throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crispian blocks it well.
King throws a head kick but Crispian moves out of range.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
King works the jab nicely.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King tries to clinch up
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King looks for the body kick but Crispian saw that one coming.
That kick from Crispian tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Crispian thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crispian is able to avoid easily.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from King misses.
King takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crispian.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crispian takes a step back to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Crispian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crispian.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crispian throws a body kick that misses.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crispian.
Crispian throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to move into range but Crispian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King checks a low kick from Crispian.
Crispian keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
King moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Crispian avoids the head kick by King.
Crispian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick from King.
A solid body kick from King.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crispian scores with a kick to the body.
King looks to throw the jab but Crispian is out of range.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King throws the kick towards the body but Crispian avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Crispian. That snapped King's head back. #T4#
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King throws a head kick that Crispian semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crispian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crispian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crispian tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crispian.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crispian throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Crispian only half commits.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crispian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King slips a jab from Crispian.
Nice body kick from King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Crispian pushes him away.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crispian thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crispian has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crispian.
King slips under a jab.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Crispian tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
King lunges at Crispian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crispian's hand.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Crispian throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King looks to land a body kick but Crispian moved away.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
King works Crispian's body with a nice hook.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Crispian shakes him off and moves away.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
King scores with a body shot.
King blocks a leg kick.
Crispian is looking to slow King down with leg kicks. #T2#
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Crispian delivers a nice body kick.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crispian moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a body kick.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crispian misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Crispian misses with a body shot. #T3#
Crispian blocks a jab.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crispian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King takes one on the button.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian's corner calls for a 1-2. Crispian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Crispian moves out of range easily.
Crispian lands with a good body shot.
Crispian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Crispian.
King cracks Crispian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crispian stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crispian, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Crispian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian checks a low kick from King.
King throws a leg kick which misses Crispian's front leg but catches the back leg as Crispian tries to avoid it.
King tries to score with a low kick but Crispian moves his leg out of the way.
King moves away from the strike by Crispian.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
King slips under a jab from Crispian.
King tries to land a front kick but Crispian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crispian avoids the head kick by King.
Crispian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to clinch up.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws a leg kick that misses.
King tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Crispian misses its target.
Crispian throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King closes the distance but Crispian moves to the side
and Crispian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
King slips under a jab from Crispian.
Crispian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crispian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crispian wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by King.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Crispian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King digs a good body shot into Crispian's ribs.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Crispian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crispian throws a good cross that connects.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King misses the jab.
King misses with a hook
and Crispian counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King thumps Crispian with a low kick.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King walks into a straight right hand from Crispian.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Crispian counters with a thumping low kick.
King throws a push kick but Crispian slaps the foot to one side.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crispian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
King clinches up with Crispian and pushes him back against the cage.
King lands a right hand.
King tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King working Crispian over with knees to the body.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A body shot lands from Crispian.
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King working aggressively here.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Crispian avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crispian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Crispian pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Crispian.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Crispian avoids the damage to the body.
Crispian prevents a body shot from King.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Good body shot from Crispian.
A short right from Crispian.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian works on King's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crispian, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RFL 10
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Crispian misses.
Crispian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Strong moved away.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crispian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strong throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
Crispian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Crispian misses
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crispian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Strong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strong with a nice calf kick.
Crispian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crispian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Crispian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Strong misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick.
Strong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Strong defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Crispian lands a really nice looking cross but Strong seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strong.
Crispian misses with a low kick as Strong jumps back.
Crispian blocks a low kick nicely.
Crispian misses the jab.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crispian thinking.
Crispian with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Strong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crispian doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A low kick from Crispian misses
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crispian.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Strong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong throws a front kick that sends Crispian stumbling back into the cage.
Strong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crispian avoids it.
Crispian blocks the body kick.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Crispian misses with a straight left.
Strong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crispian throws an off balance right hand
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Strong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strong throws a leg kick that misses.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Crispian misses.
Strong feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Strong throws a front kick aimed at Crispian's knee but Crispian avoids it well.
Strong throws a low kick but Crispian avoids it.
Crispian throws out a counter right but Strong avoids it with no problem.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strong looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Strong connects with a solid leg kick.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Strong throwing a counter right hand but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Strong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crispian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Strong blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong tries to bum rush Crispian with a series of wild strikes but Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Good work by Strong as he checks the leg kick.
Strong throws a leg kick but Crispian moved away.
Strong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crispian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strong moves out of range of the body kick.
Crispian moves out of range as Strong throws a body kick.
Crispian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strong to score with a decent uppercut.
Strong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crispian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a jab.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crispian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strong slips under a jab from Crispian.
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 LaDaniel Strong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good work by Crispian as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crispian! But no joy.
Crispian throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Crispian misses with a shot to the body
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Strong cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong lands with a nice combination. Crispian backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a nice body kick.
Crispian throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Strong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crispian misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Crispian throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Crispian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strong 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.
Crispian takes one to the chin there.
Strong moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Crispian throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Crispian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong lands a jab.
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Strong cracks Crispian with a good jab.
Crispian works Strong's body with a nice hook.
Strong scores with a leg kick.
Crispian wants to slow Strong down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crispian moves forwards but Strong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong moves away from the strike by Crispian.
As Crispian backs away, Strong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crispian misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crispian thinking.
Strong slips a straight right by Crispian.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crispian lands a head shot.
Strong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Strong defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Strong throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crispian 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.
Strong misses the jab.
Crispian misses with a left hand
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Crispian misses
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a thumping low kick.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Strong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Crispian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crispian checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Crispian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strong.
The crowd cheers as Strong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crispian doesn't seem phased though.
Strong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crispian throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strong is able to avoid easily.
Strong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Strong throws a leg kick
and Crispian counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crispian is able to avoid easily.
Strong blocks a leg kick.
Crispian motions for Strong to come forward. Crispian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong throws a leg kick but Crispian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crispian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strong defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strong.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crispian.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crispian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strong staying out of range there.
Strong is looking to counter punch.
Strong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crispian throws out a counter right but Strong avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Crispian's belly button to the back.
Crispian takes one to the side of the head.
Strong misses with a straight left.
LaDaniel Strong is winning the standup battle so far.
Strong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Crispian misses with a looping left.
A jab from Strong misses.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Strong's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Strong slips the punch.
It looked like Strong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crispian.#T1#
Crispian slips a jab from Strong.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crispian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Crispian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Crispian.
An attempted straight right counter from Strong misses the target.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Strong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Strong checks it.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crispian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Strong wants to land a leg kick but Crispian is out of range.
Crispian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Strong tenderised Crispian's leg. Crispian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong misses with the body kick
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Strong misses with a hook.
Crispian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crispian slips a straight right by Strong.
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Strong digs a good body shot into Crispian's ribs.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Crispian throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
And Strong counters with a quick kick to the body but Crispian blocks it.
Strong throws a leg kick but Crispian moved away.
Crispian moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.
Strong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crispian thows a leg kick but Strong checks it
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong slips a straight right by Crispian.
Strong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strong throws a low kick but Crispian avoids it.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Strong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crispian. Crispian obviously looking to wear him down.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Crispian misses with a leg kick
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Strong digs a good hook to Crispian's body.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Strong with a hook.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Strong moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Strong with the inside leg kick.
Crispian moves out of range of the leg kick from Strong.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Strong off balance momentarily.
Crispian throws a solid leg kick but Strong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crispian.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Crispian saw that one coming.
Crispian misses with an uppercut.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Crispian throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but LaDaniel Strong did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Strong checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong backing away here, and Crispian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crispian. That did some damage!
Crispian misses with a straight left.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Crispian misses.
Crispian throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Strong there.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a jab.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Crispian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crispian scores with a shot to the body.
Crispian wants to slow Strong down by chopping away at his legs.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strong moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong avoids the head kick by Crispian.
Strong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crispian just manages to avoid it.
Strong throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Strong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strong staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Strong misses the target.
Strong takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Strong defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Crispian.
Strong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crispian flicks out a counter leg kick but Strong steps away.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Crispian misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian 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.
Strong throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Strong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strong motions for Crispian to come forward. Strong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strong finds it's way round the side to connect with Crispian's head.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Strong avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Strong tried to counter with a leg kick but Crispian avoided it.
A jab from Strong misses.
Strong throws a series of punches but Crispian avoids them all with ease. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Crispian.
Crispian misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Strong moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crispian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crispian defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crispian swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian throws a sloppy body shot
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crispian jabs Strong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strong misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Strong's leg but Strong calmly moves out of range.
Strong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Strong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Strong checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Crispian checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crispian on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian throws an off balance right hand
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crispian lands with a nice body punch.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crispian misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Crispian throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong tried to counter with a leg kick but Crispian avoided it.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian motions for Strong to come forward. Crispian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong had his way with Ben Crispian in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Crispian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crispian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong dips to his left and cracks Crispian with an uppercut!
Crispian throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Crispian's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a low kick, right behind Crispian 's knee.
Crispian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong wants to land a leg kick but Crispian is out of range.
Strong throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Strong connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crispian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strong scores with the left hand. Crispian knows he should have avoided that one.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Crispian's belly button to the back.
Strong slips under a jab.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Strong's head back.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Crispian misses.
Strong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strong feints and then cracks Crispian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crispian down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Strong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crispian.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Strong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strong checks a low kick from Crispian.
Crispian is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
Crispian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Crispian checks a leg kick.
Crispian unleashes a big counter combination but Strong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
Crispian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian lands with a good body shot.
Crispian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
Crispian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strong's sensitive parts.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian lands a lovely overhand right.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Crispian only half commits.
Strong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crispian backs up against the cage.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Strong's leg. Strong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ben Crispian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispian misses with a leg kick
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Strong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Strong with a hook.
Strong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Strong's leg but Strong calmly moves out of range.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong looks to land a combination but Crispian avoids it well.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crispian throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Strong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crispian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strong tests Crispian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
LaDaniel Strong retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, LaDaniel Strong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL 8.2
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leben looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Leben as he checks the leg kick.
Leben misses with a straight left.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crispian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leben swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
Leben misses with an uppercut.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Crispian.
Leben fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crispian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leben has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Leben misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Leben, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian tried to counter with a leg kick but Leben avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Leben.
Leben throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
Leben pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crispian is out of range and Leben settles back down.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Leben.
Crispian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Leben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crispian. That's going to slow Leben down.
Leben misses with a looping left.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian connects with the punch.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Leben missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leben lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crispian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crispian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leben.
Leben misses with a head kick.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Leben slips the punch.
Leben appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leben lands a nice shot to the body.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Leben counters with a low kick, right behind Crispian 's knee.
Crispian throws a leg kick which misses Leben's front leg but catches the back leg as Leben tries to avoid it.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Leben is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crispian rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Crispian misses
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Crispian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leben misses the jab.
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian jabs at Leben's body.
Crispian throws a shot to the body.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Crispian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crispian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
Nice defenses there by Leben.
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Leben takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Crispian with a nice calf kick.
Leben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leben lands a right hook to the body.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.#T3#
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leben is able to avoid easily.
Leben takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crispian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leben looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
A jab from Crispian misses.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Leben's leg. Leben is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Leben ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crispian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Leben misses with a body shot.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leben is out of range.
Crispian slips a straight right by Leben.
Crispian's corner calls for a 1-2. Crispian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
A leg kick checked by Crispian.#T4#
Crispian misses with a hook
and Leben counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crispian.
Leben is looking to slow Crispian down with leg kicks.
Crispian lands with a straight right. Leben didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Crispian.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Leben's shoulder, as Leben tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Leben sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leben will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leben misses with a looping right.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leben scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Crispian.
It seemed like Leben was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Crispian.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Leben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leben throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Leben counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crispian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leben on the side of the head.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leben jabs Crispian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crispian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leben has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leben and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Leben was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crispian lands with a straight right. Leben didn't see that one coming.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leben cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crispian slips under a jab from Leben.
A quick step to the side and Crispian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Leben.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crispian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Leben misses with a head kick.
Leben takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Crispian tried to counter with a leg kick but Leben avoided it.
Crispian blocks a leg kick.
Leben chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Leben's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leben fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Leben feints and then cracks Crispian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crispian down.
Leben rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Crispian counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crispian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leben displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Leben steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Leben throws out a counter right but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some wild striking there from Leben.
Leben lands with a nice body punch.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Leben saw that one coming.
Leben keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Crispian jabs Leben right on the nose. Leben blinks but takes it well.
Crispian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leben. Leben obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian throws the left hand but Leben avoids the punch easily.
Crispian with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Crispian misses.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Crispian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Leben counters with an outside leg kick.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leben scoring well with a low kick there.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian moves away from the strike by Leben.
Crispian throws a head kick that misses.
Leben appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Leben counters with a nice uppercut.
Crispian scores with a nice right hand.
Crispian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian slips under a jab from Leben.
Crispian throws a hook but Leben blocks it.
Crispian motions for Leben to come forward. Crispian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A jab from Leben misses.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Crispian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leben misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Leben.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian is looking to score with low kicks.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leben throws a leg kick but Crispian moved away.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leben throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian scores with a nice head shot.
Leben attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leben connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target. #T4#
Leben blocks a jab.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leben.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leben throws a leg kick but Crispian moved away.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Leben gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leben misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Leben throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Leben throws a jab when Crispian was well out of range.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
Leben tries to land a leg kick but Crispian saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Leben.
Leben avoids the head kick by Crispian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leben scores with a jab to the body.
Leben lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crispian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leben misses with a few strikes there.
Leben uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Black Leben will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Leben counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Leben misses.
Leben throws a low kick but Crispian avoids it.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben 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.
Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Leben throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Leben misses.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Leben off balance momentarily.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leben has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leben throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leben.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Leben avoids the head kick by Crispian.
Leben 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.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Leben.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Leben moved out of range.#T1#
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leben.
Crispian thows a leg kick but Leben checks it
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian takes a swing at Leben's ribcage but misses.
Leben lands a right hook to the body.
Leben misses with a looping left.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Leben uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian scores with a jab to the head.
Crispian moves away from the strike by Leben.
Leben fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crispian is out of range.
Leben throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Leben sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leben.
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Leben.
Crispian throws a jab when Leben was well out of range.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Leben counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leben. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Leben now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leben misses with a body shot.
Leben throws a head kick but Crispian moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Crispian as he connects with a hook.
Leben swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leben misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Crispian misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Crispian as he connects with a hook.
Crispian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Leben checks a low kick from Crispian.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.#T3#
Crispian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crispian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leben throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Leben throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Leben slips under a jab.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crispian misses with a hook. Leben ducked under it nicely.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Leben saw that one coming.
Leben throws out a counter right but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Crispian lands a really nice looking cross but Leben seems unphased.
Leben checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crispian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Leben misses with a straight right.
Crispian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leben.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Leben checks a low kick from Crispian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leben checks a leg kick.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leben appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crispian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leben avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crispian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leben under the eye.
Crispian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leben's hands.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leben sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leben ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian misses with a leg kick.
Leben cracks Crispian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leben tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crispian is able to avoid easily.
Crispian throws the left hand but Leben avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Leben scores with a four punch combination!
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Black Leben.
Well Leben 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Crispian!
An out of breath Ben Crispian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 128
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Crispian checks the leg kick.
May Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crispian checks it well.
May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
May Jr misses with an uppercut.
May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crispian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crispian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
May Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
May Jr checks a low kick from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crispian in his tracks.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
May Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
May Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
May Jr feints and then cracks Crispian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crispian down. #T1#
May Jr scores with a head kick.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
May Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
A clash of legs there as May Jr blocks the low kick.
May Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good shot there by May Jr.
May Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from May Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Crispian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.
Crispian scores with a nice right hand.
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian. #T2#
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May Jr throws a push kick but Crispian slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range.
It seemed like May Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
May Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian staying out of range there.
May Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
May Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
May Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crispian throws a jab when May Jr was well out of range.
Crispian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crispian checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
May Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and May Jr counters with a body kick that stops Crispian in his tracks momentarily.
Crispian connects with a crisp jab.
May Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
May Jr staying out of range there.
May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Crispian in the body.
May Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crispian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian. #T4#
May Jr throws a solid leg kick but Crispian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at May Jr.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian sets himself, and May Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Crispian avoids it this time.
May Jr is looking to clinch.
Crispian cracks May Jr with an open hand slap.
May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
May Jr takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.#ROC#May Jr is rocked!
A low kick from May Jr misses
and Crispian rattles May Jr with a well-timed uppercut counter. - May Jr tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Crispian dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving May Jr stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
An out of breath Ben Crispian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kaven May Jr had this to say: 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'.

Event: TOF 120
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Crispian misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Crispian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.
Jab from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crispian looks to land a body kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crispian with a body shot.
Crispian delivers a nice body kick.
Crispian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A head kick misses from Crispian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Crispian.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian with a jab.
Crispian scores with a head kick.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Crispian swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Kersikov is rocked!#T2#
A big left from Crispian misses.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Crispian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Crispian finish him?
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Kersikov seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crispian lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Crispian cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Crispian had a free shot at his head there.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crispian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crispian needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Crispian misses. #TD2#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crispian was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crispian pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T5#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian misses with an uppercut.
Crispian takes one on the button.
Crispian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there.
Crispian regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kersikov. #T6#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Crispian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crispian tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position. #T7#
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Crispian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crispian manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Crispian blocks nicely. #T8#
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crispian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crispian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T9#
Crispian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crispian misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crispian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kersikov dives into side control. #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Crispian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crispian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov working the ground and pound from side control.
Kersikov wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy.
Kersikov lands an elbow.
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 Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Crispian misses.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Crispian throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov slips a jab from Crispian.
Crispian throws a head kick that Kersikov semi-blocks.
Crispian throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Crispian blocks nicely.
Kersikov with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Crispian has wrist control.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov postures up. #T1#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nykolai Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crispian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crispian slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Crispian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov jabs at Crispian's body.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Crispian connects with the punch.
Crispian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Crispian.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Crispian takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crispian scores with a push kick.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Crispian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crispian throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov slips a jab from Crispian.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Crispian.
A big right from Kersikov misses. #T4#
Kersikov defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Crispian looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Crispian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crispian throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a single leg into guard. Crispian didn't expect that.
Kersikov stands up over Crispian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crispian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T5#
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Crispian blocks nicely.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crispian is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crispians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T6#
Kersikov tests Crispian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crispian moves out of range of the strikes.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Crispian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crispian slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Kersikov cracks Crispian with an open hand slap.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T7#
A combination from Crispian does no damage.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crispian misses with a straight left.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crispian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crispian swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T8#
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Crispian dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Crispian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.#T9#
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Crispian misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Crispian cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
A big left from Crispian misses.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Crispian throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nykolai Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Crispian misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Crispian misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crispian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crispian throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Crispian cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crispian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Crispian falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crispian!
Kersikov wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy.
Crispian taking a bit of punishment here - Kersikov scoring with strikes. #T2#
Kersikov cracks Crispian with a big right hand but Crispian just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kersikov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kersikov is trying to ground and pound but Crispian uses the momentary lack of control by Kersikov to regain half guard.
Crispian is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crispian avoid being mounted?
Crispian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crispian defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy. #T3#
Crispian manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Crispian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov. #T4#
Crispian lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
Crispian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Crispian should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Crispian finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
A big left from Crispian misses. #T5#
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Kersikov slips a jab from Crispian.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crispian takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crispian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Crispian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T6#
Kersikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crispian.
Crispian throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Crispian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
Crispian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T7#
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Kersikov connects with a nice short shot to Crispian's temple.
Crispian trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crispian defending well though.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Crispian is having none of it.
Crispian is trying to control but can't. #T8#
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Crispian dodges it nicely.
Kersikov not doing much here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a one two combo.
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!
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T9#
Crispian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Crispian.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Crispian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov tests Crispian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crispian throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nykolai Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nykolai Kersikov!
Nykolai Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nykolai Kersikov 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: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Daddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crispian connects with a nice looking jab.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Daddy.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
Daddy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crispian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy checks a leg kick.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Crispian to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Daddy misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daddy! But no joy.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Daddy's head back. #T1#
Crispian scores with a jab. Daddy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daddy misses with a looping left.
Daddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daddy throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Crispian's guard.
Daddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
Crispian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crispian is controlling Daddy's posture.#T2#
Crispian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Daddy trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Crispian keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Crispian leaves Daddy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daddy throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Crispian #TD2#
so Daddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crispian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Crispian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crispian controlling from the top position.
Daddy has a closed guard, preventing Crispian from standing up. #T4#
Daddy trying to keep a closed guard but Crispian is proving a slippery customer.
Daddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crispian manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Daddy won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Daddy is looking to work some ground and pound but Crispian has wrist control.
Daddy is looking to advance position but Crispian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy is squirming around, avoiding Crispian's attempts to control the action. #T5##SUB#
Daddy tries to improve his position but Crispian has taken his back! Crispian has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Daddy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crispian pushes Daddy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hands. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Crispian has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crispian.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
Nice cross by Crispian.
Hands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Hands does it's job there.
A left and a right from Crispian both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Happy Hands has been cut.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Hands's head but Hands sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hands looks for the body kick but Crispian saw that one coming. #T1#
Hands tries to bum rush Crispian with a series of wild strikes but Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Crispian.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Hands slips the punch.
A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Hands takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crispian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crispian.
Crispian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands.
Hands throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.#T2#
Hands throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
Hands connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Crispian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hands doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hands works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crispian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crispian misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hands! But no joy.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands slips a jab from Crispian.
Hands scores with a hook.
Crispian blocks a head kick by Hands.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands. #T3#
A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target.
Crispian jabs Hands right on the nose. Hands blinks but takes it well.
Hands moves forwards but Crispian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hands tries a head kick but it misses.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Crispian moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Crispian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crispian lands with a cross. #KD#
Crispian sends Hands crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Crispian is motioning to the referee to let Hands up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hands is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands misses with a looping right.
Hands is still on wobbly legs! Can Crispian finish him?
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hands.
Hands lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Hands seems to have recovered his senses.
Hands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A jab from Hands misses.
Hands goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crispian takes one on the button.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Crispian is out of range.
Donk. Crispian catches Hands right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Happy Hands's cut even more.#KD#
Crispian drops Hands with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hands looks back up at him and smiles so Crispian waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Crispian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crispian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Hands manages to avoid it.
Crispian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
Hands missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Hands looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T5#
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Hands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Hands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hands.
Hands lands a nice shot that snaps Crispian's head back.
Crispian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
Crispian throws a combination that misses
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian misses with an uppercut.
Hands slips a jab from Crispian.
Crispian misses with a head kick.
Hands steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hands lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hands swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crispian counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T6#
A head kick misses from Hands.
Crispian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crispian circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Hands moves out of range of the strikes.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian tries to score with a low kick but Hands moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Hands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crispian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crispian blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Hands scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Ben Crispian's cut is getting worse.#T7#
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Hands 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.
Crispian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Hands manages to avoid it.
Crispian misses with a hook.
Hands swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crispian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Crispian.
Hands throws a good cross that connects.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crispian moves out of range as Hands strikes.#T8#
Crispian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hands blocks the leg kick.
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian feints and then cracks Hands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hands down.
Crispian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Hands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hands lands with a nice body punch.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
It seemed like Hands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hands sizes up Crispian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Hands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crispian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hands. That one must have hurt.#T9#
Crispian jabs at Hands's body.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Hands throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands scores with a hook to the body. Crispian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Hands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crispian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crispian misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Happy Hands will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hands lands a nice looking body kick.
Hands lands a lovely overhand right.
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Hands misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crispian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hands - the referee stops the clock and Crispian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hands. Crispian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Crispian is out of range.
Hands takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Hands thows a body kick. Crispian tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Crispian jabs at Hands's body.
Hands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
Happy Hands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Crispian throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hands! But no joy.
Hands tries to score with a low kick but Crispian moves his leg out of the way.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
Crispian throws a good cross that connects.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hands misses with a hook
and Crispian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Hands.
Hands needs to keep his hands up - Crispian had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hands.
Hands throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Crispian counters with a head kick that drops Hands to the mat! Hands scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hands misses with a left hand
and Crispian counters with a huge left! Hands is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crispian isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hands from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crispian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
After winning the bout, Ben Crispian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Happy Hands had this to say: '...(Nothing... he just stares intensely into the cameraman... then throws down the mic.)'.

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Crispian's defenses.
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crispians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crispian throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Ivanovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crispian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a right hook to the body.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crispian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ivanovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Crispian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range and Crispian settles back down.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivanovic!
Crispian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ivanovic misses with a looping right.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Crispian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.
Crispian thumps Ivanovic with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Ivanovic thuds a left hand into Crispian's body.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ivanovic loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a combination. Crispian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ivanovic slips under a jab from Crispian.
Ivanovic throws out a counter right but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Crispian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanovic cracks Crispian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
Crispian is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Crispian blocks the leg kick.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crispian throws the kick towards the body but Ivanovic avoids it.
Crispian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ivanovic checks a leg kick.
Crispian misses with a right hand
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Crispian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Ivanovic.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Ivanovic works over Crispian's head and body with a nice combination.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Crispian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Ivanovic.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Ivanovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Ivanovic scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crispian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Crispian off the cage and back into range.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic with the inside leg kick.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Crispian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.#T1#
Crispian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ivanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Ivanovic tried to score with a low kick but Crispian checks it.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Crispian avoids the head kick by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick but Crispian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
Ivanovic misses with a few strikes there.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.#T2#
Crispian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Ivanovic's head but Ivanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Crispian slams his shin into Ivanovic's torso.
Crispian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crispian lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.
Ivanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Jab from Ivanovic.
Crispian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head. #T3#
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crispian at a distance.
Crispian avoids a kick to the body.
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crispian misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
Crispian works Ivanovic's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian lands a jab.
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crispian. That did some damage!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crispian doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivanovic throws a right hand that Crispian ducks under and follows up with a left that Crispian also avoids with ease.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Crispian swings for the body but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ivanovic.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a low kick, right behind Crispian 's knee.
Ivanovic lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Crispian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Crispian lands with a good body shot.
Crispian throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick.
Crispian defending well as Ivanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Ivanovic does no damage.
Ivanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crispian on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ivanovic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ivanovic slips a straight right by Crispian.
Ivanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ivanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crispian is out of range and Ivanovic settles back down.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Crispian's defenses.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Crispian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Ivanovic as he checks the leg kick.
Crispian takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Crispian misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Crispian.
Crispian swings widly with a right hand
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crispian will feel that in the morning.
Crispian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic with the inside leg kick.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Ivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crispian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ivanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Crispian looks for the body kick but Ivanovic saw that one coming.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crispian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanovic throws a shot to the body. #T4#
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crispian might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ivanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.
It appears Crispian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ivanovic misses with the combination.
Crispian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Crispian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Ivanovic.
Crispian scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
Crispian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ivanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ivanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crispian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic really dominated that round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Crispian backing up. Crispian nods at Ivanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic works the jab nicely.
Crispian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ivanovic.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Crispian's front leg but catches the back leg as Crispian tries to avoid it.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ivanovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crispian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crispian misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Ivanovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a low kick, right behind Crispian 's knee.
A nice leg kick from Ivanovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.#T3#
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Crispian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic unleashes a big counter combination but Crispian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crispian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crispian throws a head kick but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Crispian throws a low kick but Ivanovic moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic digs a good hook to Crispian's body. #T4#
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Crispian shakes it off.
Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanovic lands a nice shot that snaps Crispian's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Crispian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanovic can pounce on him.
Crispian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ivanovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Crispian's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanovic defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Crispian cracks Ivanovic with a good jab.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crispian has time to react.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic scores with a hook to the body. Crispian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Ivanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Ivanovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ivanovic with a nice calf kick.
Crispian slips a straight right by Ivanovic.
Crispian cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Crispian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Ivanovic lands an overhand right.
Crispian is looking to land body kicks.
Crispian 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.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crispian to score with a decent uppercut.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Ivanovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
And Ivanovic responds with a good body kick, but Crispian manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crispian throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Crispian missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Ivanovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian misses with a kick to the body.
Crispian misses with a straight right. #T3#
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanovic.
Crispian throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic with the inside leg kick.
Ben Crispian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crispian thinking.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanovic lands the left hand.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Ivanovic checks it.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Ivanovic thuds his shin into the meat of Crispian's side.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
A nice side step and Ivanovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crispian misses with a hook.
Ivanovic works Crispian's body with a nice hook.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crispian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Ivanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Crispian checks it
and Crispian counters with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!

Ivor Ivanovic wins by unanimous decision! Ivor Ivanovic retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crispian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Crispian dips to his left and cracks Mesquita with an uppercut!
A left lands for Crispian.
Crispian misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Mesquita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crispian avoids it really well and circles away.
Crispian swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Crispian thows a leg kick but Mesquita checks it #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Crispian fights it but they end up in guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Crispian.#T2##SUB2#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Crispian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.#REVR#
Crispian preventing the sweep.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Crispian defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Crispian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Crispian from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mesquita controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crispian defends well.
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Crispian defends easily.
Crispian being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mesquita slips under a jab from Crispian.
Crispian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crispian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crispian swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mesquita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crispian - the referee stops the clock and Mesquita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crispian. Mesquita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice takedown defense from Crispian. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mesquita tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crispian lands with an uppercut that bounces Mesquita off the cage and back into range.
Crispian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crispian sprawls well. Crispian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Crispian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crispian looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Mesquita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Mesquita slips a jab from Crispian.#T2#
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Crispian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Crispian has wrist control.
Crispian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mesquita controlling the position.
Mesquita wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy.
Crispian regains half guard.
Crispian tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Crispian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Crispian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crispian.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mesquita trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Crispian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Crispian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian. #CL2#
Mesquita clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mesquita jumps guard but Crispian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Mesquita blocks an uppercut.
Crispian misses with some punches.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Crispian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a body punch.
Mesquita looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Crispian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crispian. #TD2#
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crispian postures up. #T1#
Crispian wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Crispian is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crispian stacks Mesquita 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 Crispian!
Charles Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crispian working away.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crispian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Crispian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Crispian controls the position from side control.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crispian prevents Mesquita from improving his position.#T3#
Mesquita gets full guard.
Crispian preventing the sweep.
Crispian pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crispian pulls his head out easily.
Crispian wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Crispian as Mesquita shoots in.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Crispian throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crispian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Crispian is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
Mesquita is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crispian reverses the position - he's now on top in Mesquita's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Crispian lands the left hand.
Mesquita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crispian looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Mesquita gets a clinch.
Mesquita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crispian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian. #TD2#
Mesquita manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mesquita wants to control but Crispian passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Crispian uses his free foot to push down on Mesquita's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mesquita. #SUB#
Crispian jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mesquita manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesquita looks to move to half guard but instead Crispian has passed into mount! Damn!
Mesquita tries to hold on but Crispian postures up.#T2#
Crispian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crispian is looking to stand but Mesquita has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Mesquita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crispian tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away. #T3#
Crispian moves to the back. #SUB#
Crispian tightening his grip on Mesquita, looking for the choke.
Crispian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Crispian trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita tries to escape but Crispian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Mesquita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mesquita trying to control the action but Crispian just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian had his way with Charles Mesquita in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Crispian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crispian moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Crispian throws a front kick aimed at Mesquita's knee but Mesquita avoids it well.
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Crispian throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Crispian scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian looks to land a body kick but Mesquita moved away.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mesquita gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesquita or not.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita is trying to drag Crispian to the mat but Crispian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mesquita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Still in the clinch, Crispian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mesquitas head.
Crispian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
Crispian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mesquita blocking some punches. #T2#
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Crispian has him pressed against the cage.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crispian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Crispian.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Mesquita is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short left from Crispian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crispian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crispian.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Crispian is looking to control Mesquita's arms but Mesquita gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crispian has his back to the cage. #T3#
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crispian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Crispian has him pressed against the cage.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crispian walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesquita is looking to clinch.
Mesquita takes one to the side of the head.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian cracks Mesquita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mesquita defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crispian connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
and Crispian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Crispian.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Crispian counters with a quick kick to the body but Mesquita blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crispian, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Ben Crispian 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: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Crispian throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crispian cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Jab by Goodman.
Crispian throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Crispian fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crispian. Crispian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Crispian.
Goodman with a jab.#T1#
Crispian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodman.
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Crispian misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crispian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crispian.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working aggressively here. #TD2#
Goodman pulls Crispian into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Crispian won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Goodman trying to control the position.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Crispian from controlling successfully.
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Crispian walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crispian looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Crispian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Crispian.
Goodman with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Goodman slips under a jab from Crispian.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
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!
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Crispian throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman moves forwards but Crispian connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up White Goodman's cut even more.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman wants to counter with a clinch but Crispian pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Goodman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crispian tries to avoid it but Goodman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crispian to the ground. Crispian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crispian takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crispian connects with a jab.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crispian throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crispian slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crispian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
Goodman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian lands a brutal head kick. Goodman looks out on his feet and Crispian throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Ben Crispian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
White Goodman was interviewed post fight and said 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

Event: NYF 35: Crispian vs Santos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Crispian misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Crispian didn't expect that.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Crispian has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Crispian defends easily.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crispian stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself. #T1#
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Crispian postures up.
Crispian stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crispian is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Santos wants to hold on but Crispian pushes him away.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Crispian isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santos regains half guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Crispian is controlling well.
Crispian content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crispian wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it. #T3#
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos is holding on to half guard well.
Santos wants to control but Crispian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Crispian sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crispian throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Crispian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick by Crispian misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Crispian scores with a body shot.
Crispian looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crispian on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crispian defends well and Santos ends up having to push Crispian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crispian but Crispian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Santos right on the button. Santos goes down! Crispian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Crispian gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!

Event: NYF 31,5: Crispian vs Silalahi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Crispian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Greggory Silalahi has been cut.
Silalahi ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Silalahi digs a good body shot into Crispian's ribs.
Silalahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crispian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crispian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Silalahi tenderised Crispian's leg. Crispian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silalahi missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silalahi throws a lazy uppercut
and Crispian counters with a huge left! Silalahi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Crispian isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Silalahi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Crispian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!

Event: NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Crispian checks a low kick from Adofo.
A left lands for Crispian.
Crispian avoids the head kick by Adofo.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adofo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crispian misses with a body shot
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adofo scores with a nice right hand.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Adofo.
Adofo throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adofo throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
Crispian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crispian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Adofo misses
and Crispian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Adofo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crispian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Adofo's shoulder, as Adofo tries to avoid the shot.
Adofo misses with a looping right.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Adofo is looking to counter punch.
Adofo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crispians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adofo throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
Adofo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adofo takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crispian!
Adofo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adofo connects with a right hand. Crispian shakes it off.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Adofo.
Crispian misses the jab.
Adofo misses the shot to the body.
Adofo throws an off balance right hand
and Adofo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adofo with a jab.
Adofo scores with the left hand. Crispian knows he should have avoided that one.
Adofo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crispian misses with a kick to the body
and Adofo counters with a nice uppercut.
Adofo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adofo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crispian blocks a head kick by Adofo.
Crispian lands with an uppercut that bounces Adofo off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Crispian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adofo counters with a low kick, right behind Crispian 's knee.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crispian looks to throw a body kick
and Adofo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adofo cracks Crispian with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Crispian. That snapped Adofo's head back.
Crispian swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Adofo counter with a right hand.
Adofo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adofo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Adofo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Adofo.
Crispian misses with a left hand
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo lands with a hook. Crispian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Crispian ducks right into an uppercut from Adofo.
Adofo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adofo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Adofo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adofo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Crispian lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Adofo moved away.
Adofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Crispian misses the jab.
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 Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adofo swings widly with a right hand
and Crispian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian misses with a leg kick
and Adofo counters with a nice uppercut.
Crispian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian lands with a good body shot.
Crispian throws the left hand but Adofo avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Adofo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adofo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Crispian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adofo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chumani Adofo is winning the standup battle so far.
Adofo throws a hook to the side of Crispian's head but Crispian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adofo misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Adofo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crispian thinking.
Crispian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adofo.
Adofo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crispian.#T1#
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Adofo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crispian looks to throw a body kick
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crispian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adofo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adofo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crispian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adofo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adofo throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses
and Adofo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian misses with a lunging right hand
and Adofo counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Adofo blocks the low kick.#T2#
Crispian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adofo manages to avoid it.
Adofo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adofo counters with a straight right hand.
Adofo connects with the punch.
Crispian throws a body punch but Adofo moves out of range.
Adofo scores with a sloppy right hand. Crispian should have avoided that one.
Crispian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adofo throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adofo lands a head shot.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adofo.#T3#
Adofo thuds his right hand into Crispian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crispian misses with a left hand
and Crispian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adofo throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian looks to throw a body kick
and Adofo counters with a leg kick.
Crispian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Crispian catches Adofo right on the button with a cross.
Adofo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crispian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adofo on the side of the head.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Crispian throws a body punch but Adofo moves out of range.
Crispian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adofo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Crispian tries to bum rush Adofo with a series of wild strikes but Adofo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Adofo misses the target.
Adofo misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Adofo moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Crispian.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crispian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adofo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crispian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adofo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crispian scrambles back to his feet.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
enabling Adofo to counter with a crisp jab.
Adofo lands a nice hook to Crispian's body. Crispian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crispian lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Crispian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crispian ducks right into an uppercut from Adofo.
Crispian misses with a hook. Adofo ducked under it nicely.
Adofo is looking to counter punch.
Adofo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crispian can do to turn this around?
Crispian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adofo counters with a stiff right hand.
Adofo connects with a solid leg kick.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian looks for the body kick but Adofo saw that one coming.
Adofo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Crispian takes a swing at Adofo's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Adofo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a hook
letting Adofo counter with a right hand.
Crispian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crispian misses with a left hand
and Adofo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Crispian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Adofo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crispian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adofo's hands.
Adofo is looking to slow Crispian down with leg kicks.
Adofo misses with a looping left.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Adofo scores with a leg kick.
Crispian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.
Crispian scores with a nice right hand.
Adofo lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Adofo misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crispian! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crispian at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Adofo.
Adofo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian lands a jab to Adofo's midsection.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Adofo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Crispian might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adofo has got the better of the exchanges.
Crispian slips under a jab.
Crispian throws the left hand but Adofo avoids the punch easily.
Crispian throws a lazy uppercut
and Adofo counters with a thumping low kick.
Crispian throws a jab but it's blocked by Adofo.
Crispian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crispian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crispian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Adofo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian misses with a hook
letting Adofo counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adofo.
A telegraphed right hand from Adofo misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crispian checks a leg kick.
Adofo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adofo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Crispian blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Crispian.
Adofo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crispian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Adofo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Crispian looks to throw a body kick
enabling Adofo to counter with a crisp jab.
Adofo thumps Crispian with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Adofo.
Crispian throws a body kick that misses.
Adofo cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crispian slips a jab from Adofo.
Adofo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crispian misses with an uppercut
and Adofo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adofo cracks Crispian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Crispian misses with a hook.
Adofo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crispian throws out a powerful jab.
Adofo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crispian walks into a stiff left hand from Adofo.
Adofo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crispian misses with a hook
and Adofo counters with a straight right hand.
Adofo throws a jab when Crispian was well out of range.
Crispian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adofo connects with a right hand. Crispian shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo misses with a body shot.
Crispian lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adofo.
Adofo slips under a jab.#T1#
Adofo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adofo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adofo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adofo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crispian throws a series of punches but Adofo avoids them all with ease.
As Crispian backs away, Adofo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adofo throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Adofo moves away and avoids it.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adofo.
Crispian lands a really nice looking cross but Adofo seems unphased.
Crispian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crispian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Adofo tried to counter with a leg kick but Crispian avoided it.#T2#
Crispian misses with a kick to the body
and Adofo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Adofo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Adofo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Adofo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crispian misses with a left hand
enabling Adofo to counter with a crisp jab.
Adofo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crispian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crispian misses with a head kick. #T3#
Crispian throws a push kick but Adofo slaps the foot to one side.
Crispian connects with a jab.
Donk. Crispian catches Adofo right on the button with a cross.
Crispian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Adofo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adofo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crispian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adofo.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Crispian manages to avoid it.#T4#
Crispian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adofo.
Crispian scores with a jab to the head.
Crispian misses the jab.
Adofo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crispian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adofo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo lands with an overhand left.
Adofo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adofo connects with a leg kick.
Crispian connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Adofo is rocked!
Adofo sizes up Crispian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adofo scores with a jab to the body.
Crispian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Adofo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo had his way with Ben Crispian in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Crispian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Crispian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crispian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crispian connects with the punch.
Crispian misses with a leg kick
and Adofo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adofo is looking to slow Crispian down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Crispian.
Adofo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Adofo's head back.
Oh Adofo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Adofo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian lands an overhand right.
Crispian misses with a few strikes there.
Adofo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adofo looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Crispian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adofo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crispian scrambles back to his feet.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adofo.
Crispian throws a jab when Adofo was well out of range.
Crispian lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Adofo.
A big right from Adofo misses.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crispian with a hook.
Crispian closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Adofo! Crispian dives in looking to finish! Adofo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!

Event: NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Martins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martins just manages to avoid it.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Crispian misses.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martins misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Crispian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martins throws a hook to the side of Crispian's head but Crispian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martins avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Crispian moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crispian's face.
Crispian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Crispian manages to pull guard. #T1#
Martins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Martins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Martins wants to stand and escape but instead Crispian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Crispian won't allow Martins to get back to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crispian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crispian stops Martins from standing up.
Crispian slips nicely into half guard.
Crispian is pressing down on Martins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martins is holding on for now.
Crispian controlling the pace.
Martins pushes Crispian off looking to stand but Crispian dives back in and keeps control. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Crispian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martins is looking to clinch but Crispian is avoiding it.
Crispian cracks a nice hook into Martins's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Crispian.#CL#
Crispian moves into the clinch.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Crispian tries to pull guard but Martins holds him up against the cage and eventually Crispian drops back down to his feet.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Crispian improves position.
Crispian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Crispian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crispian pulls Martins into guard. #T4#
Crispian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crispian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crispian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martins's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispian won't allow Martins to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Martins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Crispian blocks it.
Crispian is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Crispian controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Crispian moves into range and clinches up with Martins.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Martins misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Crispian pulls guard.
Martins tries to stand but Crispian is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Martins preventing the sweep.
Martins being controlled here momentarily.
Martins is looking to stand up but Crispian won't let him.
Crispian pulls Martins in close to his closed guard and prevents Martins from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martins scores with a jab.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martins tries to clinch up but Crispian circles away and keeps his distance.
Crispian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crispian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martins finds it's way round the side to connect with Crispian's head.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Martins does no damage.
Crispian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crispian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crispian dodges the punch combination from Martins.
Martins loads up on a big right hand but Crispian slips the punch.
Martins moves out of range of the body kick.
Martins walks into a left hand.
Martins tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range. #T3#
Martins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crispian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crispian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Martins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Crispian scores with a jab. Martins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martins!
Martins misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Martins gets a clinch.
Crispian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crispian misses with some punches.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins is trying to stall.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Martins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Crispian backs off Martins throws a huge counter combo but Crispian manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martins taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Crispian.
Martins is breathing heavily.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Crispian pulls Martins into guard.
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 Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Martins throws a head kick that misses.
Crispian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crispian scores with a one two! Martins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Crispian lands with an uppercut that bounces Martins off the cage and back into range.
Crispian connects with a jab.#ROC#Martins is rocked!
Martins leaves his chin hanging out and Crispian seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Martins crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Crispian!

Event: NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Crispian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cummings's hands.#CUT2#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Cummings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cummings needs to keep his hands up - Crispian had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Cummings is rocked!
and Crispian counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cummings! He's just covering up as Crispian starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!

Event: TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Crispian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crispian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crispian walks into a jab.
Crispian scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Crispian.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian scores with a head kick. Chai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Chai clinches up with Crispian and pushes him back against the cage.
Crispian digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai wants a takedown.
Crispian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
Chai lands a right hand. #T1#
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crispian.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai wants a takedown.
Crispian tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Crispian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai has Crispian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crispian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian tries to pull guard but Chai holds him up against the cage and eventually Crispian drops back down to his feet.
Crispian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crispian lands with a left to the head.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Crispian lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Crispian.
Crispian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!#TD2#
Crispian drags the fight down to the ground.
Oh Chai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Crispian is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Crispian keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T3#
Crispian wants to control the position but Chai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Crispian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Crispian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai looking to control.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crispian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Crispian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crispian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crispian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crispian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Crispian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crispian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Crispian is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Chai is keen to just control but Crispian is a slippery customer.
Chai prevents Crispian from improving his position.#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crispian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crispian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crispian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crispian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crispian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crispian's guard. #REVR#
Crispian is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crispian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Chai looking to control.
Crispian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself. #SUB#
Chai has his foot on Crispian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crispian works his way back into a safe position though.
Crispian stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crispian content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Crispian back into the cage.#TD2#
Crispian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crispian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chai passes into half guard.
Crispian wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crispian!
Crispian is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
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 CC Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai checks a low kick from Crispian.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Jab by Chai.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crispian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai connects with the punch.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Crispian scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crispian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai controls the position.#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crispian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crispian wants to control but Chai postures up.
Crispian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back!#T2#
Crispian doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crispian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crispian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crispian! #REVB#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Chai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crispian.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Crispian working away.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crispian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Chai wants to improve his position but Crispian is controlling well.
Crispian stalling.
Crispian prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is looking to get back to full guard here but Crispian has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ben Crispian has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee asks Crispian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crispian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai tries to bench press Crispian off him but Crispian keeps the position.
Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crispian's best efforts.
Chai tries to roll over but Crispian keeps him under control.
Chai has his hands clasped together around Crispian's back. He's all about the action.
Chai trying to hold on to Crispian's head to control him but Crispian postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heart checks a leg kick.
Crispian tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Heart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crispian doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
Crispian tries to close the distance and clinch but Heart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crispian wants to clinch.
Heart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heart throws a low kick but Crispian avoids it.
Nice jab there from Heart.
Heart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crispian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heart. #CL#
Crispian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crispian.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Crispian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crispian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crispian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Crispian has his hands on Heart's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Crispian is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Heart has his hands clasped together but Crispian extends and breaks Heart's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Crispian.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his bantamweight title!

Event: KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1##TD#
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heceda won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Heceda looking to sit in guard and control but Crispian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Heceda is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Heceda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crispian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Heceda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crispian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Heceda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crispian uses it to pass to side control.
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda struggling a bit here.
Heceda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.#T3#
Heceda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crispian content to stall in guard here.
Heceda pulls Crispian in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda working a defensive guard but Crispian manages to pass into side control anyway.
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee asks Crispian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crispian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Heceda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda controlling the action here.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.
Heceda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crispian keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heceda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crispian, as that shot connected.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian feints and then cracks Heceda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heceda down. #TD#
Heceda gets a double leg takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Heceda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heceda stands and throws Crispian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heceda tries to move to mount but Crispian blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian!
Heceda wants to sweep here but Crispian controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Heceda is stalling here. Crispian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heceda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crispian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Crispian working away.
Heceda tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Heceda's face as Crispian controls the position.
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda manages to get back to half guard.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heceda wants to get back to full guard.
Heceda is trying to control but can't.
Heceda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Heceda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heceda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there.
Heceda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Heceda controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heceda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Crispian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heceda.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Heceda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heceda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Heceda moves away and avoids it.
Heceda moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heceda tries for a takedown but Crispian circles away easily
and Crispian makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heceda really felt that one!
Crispian cracks Heceda with an open hand slap.
Heceda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crispian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian takes a swing at Heceda's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Heceda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crispian did well to prevent Heceda getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Crispian is defending well.
Crispian is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well. #SUB#
Heceda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura here.
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heceda wants to pass to mount but Crispian is defending the position.
Crispian tries to roll over but Heceda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crispian sees it coming and defends easily.
Heceda is looking to take a break and control but Crispian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Heceda controlling the pace.
Crispian is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heceda misses with a takedown
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Heceda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Crispian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Heceda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Heceda with a poor takedown
and Crispian counters with a nice leg kick.
Crispian with a jab.
Heceda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Crispian finds it's way through Heceda's defenses.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian thumps Heceda with a low kick.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Heceda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heceda blocks a leg kick.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crispian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Heceda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crispian!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heceda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Crispian is defending well.
Heceda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crispian's legs.
Crispian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian content to control rather than advance.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Heceda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crispian's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Heceda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crispian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heceda throws a big elbow that misses.
Crispian wants to sweep here but Heceda controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Heceda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crispian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crispian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crispian! #REVB##T3#
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.
Heceda is not content to let Crispian control the position.
Heceda is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heceda is working hard here to advance position.
Crispian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Heceda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heceda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heceda is refusing to be controlled, as Crispian sits in half guard.
Heceda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda tries to roll over but Crispian keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Heceda checks a low kick from Crispian.#TD#
Crispian gets caught napping as Heceda dives in and scores a takedown. Crispian manages to retain guard.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crispian is not content to let Heceda control the position. #SUB#
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda postures up.#T1#
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away. #SUB#
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian! #SUB#
Heceda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crispian stacks Heceda 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 Crispian!
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Heceda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crispian pulls his head out easily.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crispian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispian trying to control but Heceda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Crispian stopping the sweep attempt from Heceda.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Crispian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heceda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crispian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Crispian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heceda is defended easily by Crispian.
Heceda closes the distance and clinches up with Crispian, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes Crispian against the cage but Crispian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crispian as he avoids it easily.
Heceda shoots in looking for a takedown. Crispian tries to sprawl out of it but Heceda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crispian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ajin Heceda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crispian jabs Heceda right on the nose. Heceda blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crispian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!

Event: KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Crispian is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it. #CL#
Crispian instigates a clinch.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crispian lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Crispian drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Crispian looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crispian is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crispian working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily. #SUB#
Crispian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#T1#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Murphy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crispian has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Murphy is looking to defend but Crispian has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Murphy! Crispian pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Murphy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Crispian!

Event: KOP BARX
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Crispian rushes Zemin and presses him up against the cage.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage. #T1#
Zemin working aggressively here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian digs a right hand underneath Zemin's ribcage. Zemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Zemin misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Crispian gets control of Zemin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crispian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crispian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zemin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zemin is looking to stand up but Crispian isn't so interested in that idea.
Zemin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zemin tries to get out of the position.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crispian manages to pass to side control. #T2#
Crispian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zemin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zemin is looking to get back to is feet but Crispian passes into side control.
Crispian prevents Zemin from escaping the position.
Zemin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crispian on the ground.#T3#
Zemin is trying to escape the position but Crispian is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Crispian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zemin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zemin tries to escape but Crispian is in control.
Zemin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zemin being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Crispian tries for a kimura but Zemin is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zemin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zemin is letting Crispian control him for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Crispian forces Zemin back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Zemin pushes him off.
Crispian is looking to clinch.
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crispian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Crispian has Zemin up against the cage in a clinch.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin tries to stall but Crispian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin. #TD2#
Crispian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zemin uses from the top position.
Crispian is trying to control the position but Zemin postures up. #SUB2#
Crispian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zemin defends it easily.#T1#
Crispian trying to keep a closed guard but Zemin is proving a slippery customer.
Zemin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crispian's guard.#SUB2#
Crispian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zemin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crispian's guard.
Zemin wants to stand and escape but instead Crispian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zemin wants to stand and escape but Crispian is having none of it. #SUB2#
Crispian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zemin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crispian, into his guard. #REVR#
Zemin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crispian is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Crispian throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zemin uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Zemin wants to stand but Crispian has his arm trapped.
Crispian struggling a bit here.
Zemin wants to stand but Crispian is controlling his arm.
Crispian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Zemin tries to kick Crispian off but Crispian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zemin pushes Crispian off but Crispian dives into side control.
Zemin is trying to get back to his feet.
Crispian grinds an elbow into Zemin's temple.
Crispian is looking to take a break and control but Zemin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zemin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Zemin pushes him off.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Crispian jumps guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian. #T1#
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Crispian is pushing Zemin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Crispian jumps guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Zemin letting Crispian take a breather here.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Crispian blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Crispian fails to pull guard.
Unang Zemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Crispian.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian blocking some punches. #BC#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crispian tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Crispian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crispian prevents Zemin from breaking the clinch.
Zemin trying to control the position but instead, Crispian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zemin into the cage.
Crispian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow. #T3#
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but Crispian blocks with his arms.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Crispian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.

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 Unang Zemin.
I think Crispian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: KOP MEGA
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Crispian tries to clinch but Madden moves out of range.
Madden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.
Madden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crispian on the side of the head.
Crispian moves away from the strike by Madden.
Crispian shoots in looking for a takedown but Madden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crispian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Madden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Madden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crispian doesn't seem phased though.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Crispian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crispian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Madden is defending well.#BC2#
Crispian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crispian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crispian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Madden misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crispian wants to counter with a clinch but Madden pushes him away.
Good work by Crispian as he checks the leg kick.
Madden swats away the attempt to clinch by Crispian.
We've been told by Madden's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Madden throws a series of punches but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian tries to clinch up.
Madden scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Crispian closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Madden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madden lands a jab to the nose.
Madden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madden misses with a low kick.
Madden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crispian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Madden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crispian.
Tyrann Madden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crispian blocks a jab.
A jab from Madden misses.
Crispian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madden.#CL2#
Crispian forces Madden back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Crispian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Madden scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madden throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrann Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Crispian.
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Madden pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Madden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crispian doesn't seem phased though.
Crispian fails with a takedown attempt.
Madden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madden.
Madden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Madden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.
Madden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Madden lands a nice looking body shot.
Madden misses with a straight right. #T3#
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madden sprawls well. Madden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crispian gets slowly back to his feet.
Madden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Madden coming out on top.
Madden misses with an uppercut. Crispian saw that one coming.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Crispian tries to counter with a clinch but Madden shakes him off and moves away.
Madden lands a jab to the head.
Madden connects with a body shot that sends Crispian's belly button to the back.
Madden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crispian wants to counter with a clinch but Madden pushes him away.#TD2#
Crispian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crispian lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian 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. #T4#
Crispian pushing down on Madden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crispian controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Crispian seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden is looking to get back to is feet but Crispian passes into side control.
Crispian just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrann Madden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crispian fails with a takedown attempt.
Crispian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madden throws out a loose jab but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian tries to move into range but Madden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Madden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madden misses with a head kick.
Crispian slips a jab from Madden.
Madden throws a series of punches but Crispian moves out of range. #CL2#
Crispian clinches.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madden being controlled against the cage.
Madden prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Madden takes a shot to the head.
Madden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC#
Madden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Madden scores with a jab.
Crispian moves out of range as Madden strikes.
Madden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crispian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madden.
Crispian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrann Madden is winning the standup battle so far.
Madden throws a hook but Crispian avoids it easily.
Crispian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Madden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crispian's hands.
Crispian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Crispian closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian.
Madden is trying to push Crispian away but Crispian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Madden is looking to control Crispian's arms but Crispian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Madden has his back to the cage.
Madden working aggressively here.
Madden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crispian is keeping busy.#BC2#
Crispian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Madden. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Crispian has closed the distance and engaged Madden in a clinch.
Madden lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Madden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crispian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crispian doesn't manage to clinch there - Madden circles away.
Crispian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Madden misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Madden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madden is trying to force a seperation but Crispian has the dominant position.
Crispian lands an uppercut.#BC#
Madden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crispian wants to clinch.#T3#
Crispian keeps Madden at a distance using the push kick.
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Madden pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Madden.
Crispian 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.
Madden looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
Madden sets himself, and Crispian steps forward looking for the clinch! Madden avoids it this time.
Crispian slips a straight right by Madden.
Madden misses with a body punch
and Crispian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Madden.
Madden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crispian under the eye.
Crispian wants to clinch.#T4#
Madden throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madden leaves Crispian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyrann Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Crispian.
Jab, jab by Madden - just one landing.
Madden wants to land a leg kick but Crispian is out of range.
Madden throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Crispian clinches with his opponent.
Madden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crispian can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madden struggles to land a body shot inside as Crispian controls his hands.
Madden takes a shot to the head.
Crispian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Madden misses with some punches.
Crispian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrann Madden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Madden tenderised Crispian's leg. Crispian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Madden tries a head kick but it misses.
Crispian wants to counter with a clinch but Madden pushes him away.
Madden misses with a few strikes there.
Madden looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Madden cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Madden throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Crispian as he checks the leg kick.
Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian checks a low kick from Madden.
Crispian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Madden keeps the fight on the outside.
Crispian tries to clinch there but Madden circles away.
Tyrann Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madden backwards.
Madden throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Crispian manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Madden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crispian checks it well. #CL2#
Crispian clinches. #TD2#
Crispian jumps into guard, dragging Madden to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Crispian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crispian passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Crispian prevents Madden from escaping the position.
Crispian controls the position from side control.
Madden is looking to get back to his feet here but Crispian is keeping cool and he's managed to take Madden's back.
Crispian controlling from the back.
Madden wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Crispian is trying to stick to Madden's back but Madden is turning into Crispian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crispian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Madden.
Madden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crispian on the ground.
Crispian pulls Madden in to control the position.
Madden wants to stand but Crispian is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Crispian has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Madden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Crispian has tightened it up now! Madden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Crispian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
Vehk tries to keep at a distance but Crispian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crispian taking a breather.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vehk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Crispian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crispian misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian with the inside leg kick. #T1##CL#
Crispian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crispian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crispian tries to stall but Vehk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Crispian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Crispian misses #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a shoot takedown. Crispian fights it but they end up in guard.
Crispian is looking to stand back up but Vehk counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Crispian. #REVR##SU2#
Vehk gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vehk. Vehk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Lord Vehk has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Vehk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vehk moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Vehk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Vehk with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.
Crispian throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a single leg into guard. Crispian didn't expect that. #SU2#
Vehk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crispian lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Vehk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vehk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Vehk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crispian, up you get! #CL#
Crispian closes the distance and clinches.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Vehk tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Vehk tries to score a body lock takedown but Crispian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Vehk.#BC#
Crispian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crispian misses the jab.
Vehk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vehk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vehk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crispian throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vehk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crispian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Vehk'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.#R2##CL#
Crispian moves into the clinch.
Crispian tries a body shot but Vehk blocks it.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vehk.
Crispian misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vehk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crispian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD2#
Vehk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vehk manages to end up in side control.
Crispian is trying to get back to half guard.
Crispian can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Vehk stands up and beckons Crispian to his feet. #T2#
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
And Vehk tries to counter it with a takedown but Crispian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick from Crispian misses.
Vehk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crispian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vehk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Vehk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crispian throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vehk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crispian's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian working a defensive guard but Vehk passes into half guard. #T3#
Crispian is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Vehk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Crispian throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a shoot takedown. Crispian fights it but they end up in guard.
Crispian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vehk dives into side control. #T4##REVR#
Crispian tries to buck Vehk off but Vehk is having none of it.#SU2#
Vehk decides to stand back up. Vehk steps back and let's Crispian get back to his feet.
Crispian thows a leg kick but Vehk checks it #TD2#
and Vehk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crispian's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Crispian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vehk passes into side control.
Crispian can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Vehk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crispian to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Vehk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lord Vehk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Crispian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vehk under the eye.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crispian falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vehk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Vehk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crispian, up you get!
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Vehk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crispian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Crispian pulls Vehk in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Crispian working for submissions but it's allowed Vehk to get to half guard.
Crispian wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Vehk stands up from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
Vehk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crispian cracks Vehk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Vehk's leg but Vehk calmly moves out of range.
Vehk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crispian defends it well.
Crispian misses with a combination #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crispian wants to get back to his feet but Vehk passes into half guard. #T3##REVR##SU2#
Vehk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vehk avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Vehk moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Vehk with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.
Crispian tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Vehk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crispian won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Vehk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Crispian throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crispian!
Lord Vehk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Vehk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crispian to his feet.
Vehk avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crispian works over Vehk's head and body with a nice combination.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Vehk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vehk. #SU2#
Vehk stands and steps away. Crispian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crispian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vehk.
Vehk with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Vehk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vehk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Vehk!
A victorious Lord Vehk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Money - Additional - #2
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Assad Ii 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.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Assad Ii.
Crispian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a front kick aimed at Crispian's knee but Crispian avoids it well.
Assad Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assad Ii digs a good hook to Crispian's body.
Assad Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on Assad Ii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A combination from Crispian does no damage.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Assad Ii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Crispian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Crispian.
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Assad Ii is out of range.
Crispian is looking to slow Assad Ii down with leg kicks. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Assad Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assad Ii throws a leg kick but Crispian checks it.
Assad Ii tries to work over Crispian's front leg with a kick but Crispian checks it.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crispian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assad Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Assad Ii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crispian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crispian.
Assad Ii moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Assad Ii's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Assad Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Assad Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Crispian throws a low kick but Assad Ii moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Assad Ii misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crispian.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Assad Ii's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crispian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Assad Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assad Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crispian circles away quickly and effectively.
Crispian tries a low kick but Assad Ii avoids it.
Assad Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crispian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Assad Ii backs away, Crispian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Assad Ii checks the leg kick.
Assad Ii replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crispian blocks it well.
Crispian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assad Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crispian - that will leave a mark!
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Assad Ii throws a counter combo.
Crispian tries to score with a low kick but Assad Ii moves his leg out of the way.
A solid body kick from Crispian.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Crispian tries to land a leg kick but Assad Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assad Ii.
Assad Ii blocks a leg kick.
Assad Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Crispian off balance momentarily.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad Ii.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad Ii.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick.
Crispian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crispian.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Assad Ii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crispian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crispian rather than just go for the knockout.
Assad Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Assad Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crispian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assad Ii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Assad Ii's leg. Assad Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assad Ii misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Assad Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad Ii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Crispian is predictable there
and Assad Ii counters with a one-two to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Assad Ii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crispian has got the better of the exchanges.
Assad Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad Ii can do to turn this around?
Crispian throws a low kick but Assad Ii moves out of range easily.
Assad Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Good work by Assad Ii as he checks the leg kick.
Assad Ii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Assad Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian is looking to land body kicks.
Assad Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Crispian connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian throws a low kick but Assad Ii moves out of range easily. #T1#
Crispian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Assad Ii's legs.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assad Ii's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a counter combo.
Crispian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crispian thumps Assad Ii with a low kick.
Crispian defending well as Assad Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Assad Ii tries to bum rush Crispian with a series of wild strikes but Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assad Ii! But no joy.
Crispian misses with a leg kick.
Assad Ii checks a low kick from Crispian.
An inside leg kick from Crispian misses. #T2#
Crispian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crispian misses with a leg kick
and Assad Ii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Assad Ii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Assad Ii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crispian throws a chopping leg kick but Assad Ii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Assad Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian fakes the leg kick and cracks Assad Ii in the body.
Crispian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Assad Ii lands with a hook. Crispian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Assad Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Crispian moves out of range easily.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian thows a leg kick but Assad Ii checks it
and Assad Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A clash of legs there as Assad Ii blocks the low kick.
Assad Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
Assad Ii misses with a leg kick.
Crispian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Assad Ii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Assad Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Crispian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zachariah Assad Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crispian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assad Ii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Assad Ii.
Crispian motions for Assad Ii to come forward. Crispian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assad Ii checks the leg kick.
Assad Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad Ii. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Crispian is looking to chop away at Assad Ii's legs.
Assad Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crispian tries to work over Assad Ii's front leg with a kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Crispian throws out a leg kick but Assad Ii moves out of range and Crispian only half commits.
Crispian scoring well with a low kick there.
Assad Ii blocks a leg kick.
Crispian tried to score with a low kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii checks a low kick from Crispian.
Assad Ii is looking for the big counter here.
Crispian thows a body kick. Assad Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Assad Ii blocks the leg kick.
Assad Ii throws a counter combo.
Assad Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crispian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assad Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assad Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Assad Ii throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Assad Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Assad Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crispian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crispian scores with a hook to the body. Assad Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Assad Ii checks a low kick from Crispian.
A clash of legs there as Assad Ii blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian tries to work over Assad Ii's front leg with a kick but Assad Ii checks it.
Assad Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crispian with a nice calf kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Assad Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crispian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crispian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Assad Ii is out of range.
Crispian sets himself, and Assad Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! Crispian avoids it this time.
Crispian lands a head kick. Assad Ii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crispian throws a head kick but Assad Ii moves out of range.
Crispian is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian tries to score with a low kick but Assad Ii moves his leg out of the way.
Assad Ii throws a big counter head kick but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Assad Ii as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad Ii. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Assad Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian catches Assad Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crispian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Assad Ii swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range. #T2#
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Assad Ii checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Assad Ii.
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!
Crispian looks to land a body kick but Assad Ii moved away.
Assad Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assad Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assad Ii is able to avoid easily.
Assad Ii unleashes a big counter combination but Crispian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Crispian misses
letting Assad Ii counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Crispian.
Crispian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Assad Ii.
Crispian looks to throw a body kick
and Assad Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Assad Ii motions for Crispian to come forward. Assad Ii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian. #T3#
Crispian throws a shot to the body.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crispian lands a leg kick that knocks Assad Ii off balance momentarily.
Assad Ii 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.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Assad Ii.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crispian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zachariah Assad Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Crispian tenderised Assad Ii's leg. Assad Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crispian lands a head kick!
Assad Ii checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Assad Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Assad Ii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
Crispian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crispian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crispian throws a leg kick which misses Assad Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Assad Ii tries to avoid it. #T4#
Assad Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assad Ii throws a series of punches but Crispian avoids them all with ease.
Assad Ii throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Assad Ii's leg but Assad Ii calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Assad Ii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Assad Ii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Assad Ii misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crispian 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!

Event: Justice (382K+) - #3
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Tucker 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.
Tucker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Crispian circles away.
Crispian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Crispian.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crispian connects with a right hand. Tucker shakes it off.
Tucker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tucker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crispian.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Crispian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crispian continues to drive forward.
Tucker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Tucker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crispian.
Crispian feints and then cracks Tucker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tucker down.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crispian swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Crispian tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crispian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crispian scores with a spinning back kick!
Tucker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crispian. Crispian obviously looking to wear him down.
Crispian thows a body kick. Tucker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crispian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tucker's sensitive parts.
Crispian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
Tucker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian lands a lovely overhand right.
Tucker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Crispian.
Crispian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Crispian slams his shin into Tucker's torso.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crispian lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tucker is trying to control the action in half guard but Crispian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crispian is controlling Tucker's trapped leg to prevent Tucker from advancing to side control.
Crispian is staying active underneath Tucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Crispian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tucker. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tucker has eaten all the pies!
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Crispian keeps Tucker at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Tucker tries to clinch up but Crispian circles away and keeps his distance.
Crispian with the inside leg kick.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Crispian slams his shin into Tucker's torso.
Crispian throws out a leg kick but Tucker moves out of range and Crispian only half commits.
Good leg kick by Crispian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body kick from Crispian.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crispian. Tucker shrugs it off though.
Crispian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tucker.
Crispian thinks about countering with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tucker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tucker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tucker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Crispian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tucker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crispian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tucker somewhat.
Crispian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crispian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Crispian sprawls well.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Crispian.
Tucker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crispian.
Tucker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crispian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crispian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Crispian keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Crispian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crispian wants it to stay on the feet.
Tucker 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.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Crispian circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crispian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Tucker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crispian.
Bruce Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crispian scores with a nice body kick.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Crispian circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crispian finds it's way round the side to connect with Tucker's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Crispian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crispian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Tucker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Crispian.
Crispian keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tucker dives in and grabs Crispian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crispian pushes down on Tucker's head and hops out.
Crispian tried to counter with a leg kick but Tucker avoided it.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crispian.
Crispian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crispian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crispian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crispian fakes the leg kick and cracks Tucker in the body.
Tucker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crispian's waist but Crispian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tucker off to one side.
Tucker is breathing heavily.#T3#
Tucker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crispian. Crispian obviously looking to wear him down.
Crispian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crispian lands a head kick!
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tucker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crispian sprawls well initially but Tucker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tucker is pressing down on Crispian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crispian is holding on for now.
Tucker wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy.
Tucker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crispian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Tucker is pressing down on Crispian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crispian is holding on for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crispian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tucker scores with a one two! Crispian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Crispian!
Tucker 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.

Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Crispian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tucker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian scores with a head kick. Tucker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Bruce Tucker has been cut.
Crispian with the inside leg kick.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Tucker tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range.
And Crispian counters with a quick kick to the body but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Crispian avoids it well.
Tucker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
You can see that Tucker has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crispian. That's going to slow Tucker down.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tucker throws a nice looking combination but Crispian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crispian. Tucker shrugs it off though.
A head kick from Crispian lands but Tucker takes it in his stride.
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian scores with a kick to the body.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Crispian slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Tucker.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Crispian scores with a leg kick.
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Crispian scores with a nice head shot.
Crispian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker.
Crispian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Crispian avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Tucker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Crispian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tucker will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crispian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Crispian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Crispian.#T3#
Nice shot by Crispian.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crispian.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tucker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crispian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crispian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian connects with a crisp jab.
Crispian delivers a nice body kick.
Crispian with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Crispian.
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crispian swivels and escapes.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tucker just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker wants to clinch.#T4#
Good leg kick by Crispian.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
Tucker takes one on the button.
Crispian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tucker 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.
Crispian thumps Tucker with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Crispian circles away and keeps his distance.
Crispian lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruce Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crispian, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!

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