Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Crawford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crawford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Son does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Son is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crawford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crawford's back!
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Son has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crawford's body. #SUB#
Son goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Crawford escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Son tries to get to full guard but Crawford has control of the leg. #T1#
Crawford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crawford is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Son looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crawford trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Son wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #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.#SUB#
Son actively working from the bottom here.
Son gets full guard.#SUB#
Son throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Son looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Son is looking to cinch up a triangle. Crawford throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Son's body to avoid the submission. Son has instead reached around Crawford's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Son arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wingers Son!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1#
Bebok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.
Bebok shoots and misses
and Crawford counters with a nice body shot.
Bebok dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Bebok.#TD#
Crawford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bebok sprawls well initially but Crawford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bebok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crawford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crawford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebok wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bebok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crawford passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bebok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Crawford working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bebok looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Crawford! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Crawford gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pending has hold of Crawford's hands but Crawford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Crawford is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pending is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Crawford connects with a nice looking jab.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
Crawford throws a head kick but Inday moves out of range.
Inday counters with a body kick.
Crawford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inday has a takedown stuffed.
Crawford feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Crawford clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Inday shoots in and gets a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Crawford is trying to control the position but Inday postures up.
Inday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crawford controlling Inday's posture.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Inday from controlling successfully.
Crawford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crawford is pulling down on Inday's head. It's preventing any offense from Inday, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Inday dives in and grabs Crawford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes down on Inday's head and hops out.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Inday tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Crawford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Inday explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Inday only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Inday shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zambosurian Inday.#TD2#
Inday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Crawford is pulling down on Inday's head to control his posture.
Crawford wants to hit a sweep here but Inday passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crawford there!
Inday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Inday trying to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford is looking to get to half guard.
Crawford regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is trying to stand.
Crawford is refusing to be controlled, as Inday sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zambosurian Inday will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Inday shoots for a takedown but Crawford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crawford tries to counter with a takedown but Inday is quick to defend against it.
Crawford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crawford.#CL#
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inday.
Crawford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zachary Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Crawford drives through and clinches with Inday against the cage. #BC#
Crawford manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Crawford gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Crawford postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Inday to stand up.
Crawford throws a body kick that misses.
Inday is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Crawford gets a takedown into half guard.
Inday trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up. #T2#
Crawford is taking a breather. Inday says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Inday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford wants to take a breather but Inday is having none of it. #T3#
Crawford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Crawford is going to stand back up.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Inday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crawford tries to clinch but Inday moves out of range.
Crawford dives in and grabs Inday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inday pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crawford.
Inday steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Inday shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zambosurian Inday.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Inday, which made it look bad.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crawford blocks it well.
Crawford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Inday has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawford wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crawford. #TD#
Crawford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Inday is trying to escape back to his feet but Crawford uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Crawford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Inday's face as Crawford controls the position. #T1#
Crawford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Crawford tries to advance to mount but Inday instead regains half guard.
Crawford winds up and cracks Inday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crawford misses with a head shot. Inday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crawford passes Inday's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crawford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Crawford has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford is keen to just control but Inday is a slippery customer.
Inday trying to hold on to Crawford's head to control him but Crawford postures up.
Inday won't allow Crawford to pass to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crawford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zachary Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crawford throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inday to regain full guard.
Inday wants to stand up but Crawford is controlling him.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Inday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crawford 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Holland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Crawford pushes Holland off and gets back to his feet.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Holland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Holland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Holland avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Crawford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holland is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawford is on top in guard. #REVB#
Holland is striking but Crawford is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Crawford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holland is trying to get back to full guard.
Holland is trying to control but can't.
Crawford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holland tries to get out of the position.
Crawford prevents Holland from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Holland is trying to control Crawford's posture. Crawford takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Holland! Crawford is rotating here... this could be the end... Holland is out! Crawford has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Crawford gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pending regains guard.
Crawford is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pending might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crawford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crawford cracks Pending with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Crawford decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Crawford seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pending is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Crawford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crawford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crawford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Laden tries to improve position but can't.
Crawford tries to stand but Laden is controlling his head.
Crawford working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden is trying to get back to half guard.
Crawford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laden keeps working. #T1#
Crawford working the head with strikes.
Crawford is chipping away with strikes.
Crawford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Crawford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laden, who protects the arm well.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Laden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laden being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Laden's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SU2#
Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Laden tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Laden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Laden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laden somewhat.#TD#
Laden dives in and scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford seems keen to control Laden's posture.
Laden throws a strike but Crawford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Laden is trying to control the position but Crawford postures up.
Laden being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Crawford 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.#T4#
Crawford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laden is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crawford working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Crawford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crawford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laden pulls Crawford in close to his closed guard and prevents Crawford from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Laden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.#TD#
Laden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laden slips a nice elbow through Crawford's hands, connecting with Crawford's forehead.
Crawford regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Crawford pushes a forearm under Laden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Laden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zachary Crawford!

Event: S-1 Fight Club 2
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Kawabe cracks a nice hook into Crawford's ribs.
Kawabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawabe dodges the punch combination from Crawford.
As Crawford backs away, Kawabe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Kawabe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Kawabe moves out of range.
Kawabe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crawford. That did some damage!
Kawabe tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Kawabe misses #CL2#
and Crawford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kawabe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kawabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the ropes.
Kawabe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kawabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawford is keeping busy.#T1##BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawabe throws a combination that misses
and Crawford counters with a three punch combo that has Kawabe backing up. Kawabe nods at Crawford to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawabe swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range. #CL2#
Crawford pushes Kawabe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kawabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kawabe is trying to break the clinch but Crawford has him pressed against the ropes.
Kawabe can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Crawford takes the fight into the clinch.
Kawabe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Kawabe needs to keep his hands up - Crawford had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Crawford clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crawford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kawabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Crawford lands a body shot.
Kawabe avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kawabe.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Kawabe throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Crawford moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawabe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crawford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawabe is looking to clinch.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Crawford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crawford duly obliges.
Kawabe tries to clinch
and Crawford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawford. Kawabe does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch successfully.
Kawabe is trying to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Crawford clinches.
Kawabe tries to circle away but Crawford has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Crawford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kawabe is trying to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling him.
Kawabe working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Kawabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawabe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawford doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Crawford has Kawabe up against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Crawford misses its intended target. #T2#
Kawabe throws a head kick that misses.
Kawabe tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Crawford moves into range and clinches up with Kawabe.
Crawford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawabe's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawford misses with the combination. #CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford cracks Kawabe with a nice body shot.
Crawford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kawabe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kawabe duly obliges.
Kawabe lands a jab to the nose.
Kawabe tests Crawford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawabe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawford can pounce on him.
Crawford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taiga Kawabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Crawford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawabe tries to stall but Crawford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kawabe looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawabe has had enough of the clinch but Crawford keeps him there for the moment.
Kawabe taking a breather.
Kawabe tries to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling the position.
Kawabe has had enough of the clinch but Crawford keeps him there for the moment.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Crawford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Crawford rushes Kawabe and presses him up against the ropes.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kawabe avoids it.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zachary Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawabe slips a jab and a cross from Crawford.
Crawford blocks a head kick by Kawabe.
Crawford throws out a counter right but Kawabe avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Crawford forces Kawabe back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Crawford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kawabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crawford is keeping busy.
Crawford stalling against the ropes.
Crawford is leaning against Kawabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawabe misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Crawford rushes Kawabe and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawabe feints a jab promting Crawford to slip. Kawabe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crawford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!

Event: S-1 WGP 2022 in Rio
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Crawford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Crawford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crawford looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Crawford.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crawford feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down. #T1#
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Crawford has managed to clinch. #BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the ropes by Crawford. Crawford maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crawford misses with a knee strike.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa. #T2#
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
As Crawford looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Crawford just gets out of the way.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Crawford.
Barbosa tries to counter by clinching up but Crawford breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Crawford closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the ropes.#BC#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crawford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Crawford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Crawford pushes Barbosa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##BC2#
Crawford breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Barbosa has Crawford up against the ropes in a clinch.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.#CL2#
Crawford moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #BC2#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawford.
A jab from Crawford finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawford.
As Barbosa backs off Crawford throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Crawford clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Zachary Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricardo Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbosa letting Crawford take a breather here.
Barbosa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Barbosa throws an elbow that misses.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Crawford lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Crawford breaks from the clinch.
Crawford throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Barbosa instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford tries to clinch up.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Crawford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crawford scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Crawford closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the ropes.
Crawford is working Barbosa over against the ropes.
Crawford effectively controlling the action here.
Ricardo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Crawford.
Crawford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbosa blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Zachary Crawford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crawford 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Devereaux has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devereaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Devereaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devereaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Devereaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crawford's guard. #REVR##T1#
Devereaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Devereaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Devereaux postures up.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Devereaux from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Devereaux drops back looking for a leg! Crawford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawford manages to kick Devereaux off! Devereaux jumps back into Crawford's guard.
Devereaux works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devereaux wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawford defends it well.
Crawford is looking for a sweep. Devereaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it. #SUB#
Devereaux 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#
Devereaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but Crawford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devereaux to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Devereaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devereaux.
Crawford 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.#SUB#
Devereaux seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt.
Devereaux passes to side control.
Devereaux controlling the position. #SUB#
Devereaux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crawford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Devereaux's guard! Nice work there by Crawford! #T4##SUB#
Devereaux has an active guard here but Crawford has managed to pass into half guard.
Devereaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Devereaux.
Crawford preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux stays in close to Crawford's body and controls the position.
Crawford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux passes Crawford's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Devereaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
Devereaux closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Crawford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Devereaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Crawford is defending well. Devereaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Crawford has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Devereaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!

Event: Iron Fist Championship II
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Tom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tom struggling a bit here.
Crawford controlling the position from side mount.
Crawford moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away. #T1#
Tom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford avoids the attempt from Tom to control.
Crawford looking to finish Tom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tom!
Crawford landing punches. #SUB2#
Crawford looking to secure an arm triangle but Tom defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Crawford controlling from mount.
Tom is looking to improve his position but Crawford isn't that keen on the idea.
Crawford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tom is looking to escape.
Crawford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Tom really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Tom taking shots to the head.
Crawford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Let's hope that Crawford 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.
It looks like Crawford might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tom wants to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.#T4#
Crawford is landing with some decent strikes but Tom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crawford landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Crawford.
Crawford working Tom over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Crawford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tom is in a horrible position here. Crawford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R2##TD2#
Crawford gets a takedown into half guard.
Tom tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.
Crawford content to control rather than advance. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tom trying to control but Crawford postures up.
Crawford content to control rather than advance.
Tom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crawford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Tom is controlling Crawford's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Crawford works his way into full mount!
Crawford controlling his opponent.
Tom is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Crawford with good strikes from the mount here!
Crawford is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Crawford swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tom is now in Crawford's guard. A big mistake from Crawford there, giving up the dominant position!
Tom wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crawford looking for a triangle here. Tom is fighting it but it looks tight! Crawford pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tom is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zachary Crawford!

Event: Iron Fist Championship I
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawford as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Crawford forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Crawford has hold of one of Dawson's legs. Dawson is fighting the takedown attempt but Crawford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crawford trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Crawford tries to stand but Dawson is controlling from the bottom.
Crawford pushes down on Dawson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dawson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
Dawson is trying to control but can't.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crawford dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Crawford scores with a sloppy right hand. Dawson should have avoided that one.
Dawson misses with a hook. Crawford ducked under it nicely.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Dawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawford looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.#T3#
Crawford wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson throws a head kick but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dawson misses with a hook to the body
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dawson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crawford.
Crawford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawson defends it nicely.
Crawford is breathing heavily.#T4#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crawford's sensitive parts. #CL#
Crawford has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Crawford gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Dawson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Crawford is on him like a limpet, forcing Dawson back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford looking to slow down the pace here.
Crawford misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Dawson pulls guard effortlessly.
Dawson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jax Dawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Dawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Crawford shoots in.
Dawson throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Crawford in a clinch. #BC2#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crawford is defended easily by Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dawson forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Dawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crawford wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson tries to circle away but Crawford has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Dawson to work.
Dawson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford. #TD2#
Dawson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Crawford tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dawson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Dawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dawson with a couple of short strikes.
Dawson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dawson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crawford is looking to escape.
Crawford wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Dawson controlling the position easily from mount.
Crawford working to try and regain half guard.
Dawson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford is working to get back to half guard.
Dawson looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jax Dawson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawford wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dawson is landing with some decent strikes but Crawford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dawson controlling the position easily from mount.
Crawford is bucking up trying to escape but Dawson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zachary Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jax Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 18:20
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 18:20
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 19:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Dawson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Dawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crawford to the mat! Crawford manages to get full guard.
Crawford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crawford is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Dawson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford wanted to stand there but Dawson had control of the position.
Dawson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Dawson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Crawford should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dawson has tightened it up now! Crawford 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 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jax Dawson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022

#R1#
Figure Uno throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range. #CL2#
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Figure Uno in a clinch.
Figure Uno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Figure Uno.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Figure Uno.
Figure Uno lands with a light punch inside.
Figure Uno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Figure Uno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Figure Uno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Figure Uno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Figure Uno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Figure Uno tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Figure Uno working aggressively here.
Figure Uno really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Figure Uno with a jab.
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!
Figure Uno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Figure Uno circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Crawford to the canvas! Crawford doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Figure Uno keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stick Figure Uno!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2022

#R1#
Hoang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoang circles away.
Hoang dives in and grabs Crawford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes down on Hoang's head and hops out.#CL2#
Crawford gets a clinch.
Hoang jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Hoang around his waist. Hoang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoang blocking some punches.
Hoang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawford after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Hoang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoang keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Crawford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crawford trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom.
Hoang throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Hoang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crawford defends it easily.
Hoang wants to stand and escape but Crawford is having none of it.
Hoang seems keen to control Crawford's posture.
Hoang 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.
Crawford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hoang is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Crawford gets the takedown into side control.

Hoang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Some wild striking there from Hoang. #CL#
Hoang moves into the clinch.
Hoang slows down the pace here.
Hoang jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Hoang around his waist. Hoang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Hoang breaks the clinch. #T3#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoang but Hoang pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Crawford drives through and clinches with Hoang against the cage.
Crawford taking a breather.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford fails to pull guard.
Crawford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoang walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoang has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Crawford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoang throwing a counter right hand but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Crawford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoang will feel that in the morning.
Crawford looks to clinch
and Hoang counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Hoang clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Hoang won't allow it.
Crawford taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Hoang won't allow it.
Hoang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crawford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Shaq Hoang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaq Hoang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawford as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawford wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Hoang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crawford sprawls well. Crawford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoang gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Hoang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Hoang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crawford backs up against the cage.
Hoang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crawford's waist but Crawford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang off to one side.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoang finish him?
Crawford leaves Hoang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoang. #TD2#
Crawford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford is keen to just control but Hoang is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Crawford seems to be working for a kimura but Hoang defends the submission attempt.
Hoang wants to get back to full guard but Crawford has passed into side control.
Hoang struggling a bit here.
Hoang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Hoang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Crawford grinds an elbow into Hoang's temple. #SUB2#
Crawford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crawford working away.#T3##SUB2#
Crawford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Crawford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoang defending against the ground and pound.
Crawford has control of an arm but Hoang manages to advance to Crawford's back!#T4#
Crawford is trying to stand back up.
Hoang has good solid back control here.
Hoang trying to control.#SUB#
Crawford fending off the submission attempt from Hoang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Crawford is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hoang gets his way!
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 Shaq Hoang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawford. That's going to slow Hoang down.
Hoang jabs Crawford right on the nose. Crawford blinks but takes it well.
Hoang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Crawford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crawford.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Hoang holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Crawford misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford fails to pull guard.
Crawford is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoang gets an underhook and turns Crawford into the cage.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoang walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaq Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoang is defended easily by Crawford.#T1#
Hoang tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoang looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Hoang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Hoang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.#T2#
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense.
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown but Hoang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crawford misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Crawford has Hoang up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoang effectively controlling the action here.
Hoang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Crawford dodges an elbow strike from Hoang. #T3#
Hoang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoang is pressed up against the cage. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoang down to the mat. Hoang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crawford throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range.
Hoang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Hoang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford is pressed up against the cage. Hoang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crawford down to the mat. Crawford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crawford closes the distance and clinches up with Hoang, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes Hoang against the cage but Hoang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoang misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoang defends it nicely.#T4#
Crawford dives in and grabs Hoang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoang pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoang.
Crawford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Crawford as Hoang shoots in.
Zachary Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaq Hoang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoang avoids the body shot from Crawford.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoang 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1##CL#
Kupp rushes Crawford and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Crawford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crawford won't allow Kupp to sweep him here.
Kupp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kupp tries to free his leg and advance position but Crawford is retaining full guard.
Crawford is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Kupp stands up and waves to Crawford to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kupp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Crawford backs away, Kupp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kupp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kupp somewhat.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kupp tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kupp to the ground. Kupp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Kupp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crawford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kupp throws a combination. Crawford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kupp is looking to score with low kicks.
Kupp scores with a hook to the body. Crawford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kupp leaves Crawford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kupp gets caught flat footed, as Crawford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kupp is wriggling around but Crawford manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Kupp wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
Crawford tries to stand and escape but Kupp is controlling the position. #T2#
Crawford is thwarting Kupp's attempts to control the position.
Kupp is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kupp is trying to stand back up but Crawford is controlling him
Crawford trying to pass the guard but Kupp defending well.
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!
Kupp is trying to maintain the position but Crawford is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Crawford seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Kupp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crawford tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kupp.
Kupp is trying to maintain the position but Crawford is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kupp keeping hold of Crawford's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kupp tries to clinch
and Crawford counters with a nice body shot.
Kupp stuffs the takedown.
Kupp throwing a counter right hand but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Cooper Kupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.#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.
Kupp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Kupp blocks the low kick.
Kupp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.
Kupp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Kupp persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford throws a sloppy head kick and Kupp moves out of range easily.
Kupp shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kupp swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kupp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford looks winded!#TD2#
Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Kupp pushes Crawford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 Cooper Kupp 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##CL#
Kupp forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kupp.
Kupp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crawford after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Crawford successfully pulls guard.
Kupp showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kupp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kupp is pushing down on Crawford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crawford is fighting to maintain full guard but Kupp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crawford trying to control here. #SUB2#
Crawford looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford is looking to control Kupp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawford avoid being mounted?
Kupp is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crawford throws a head kick but Kupp moves out of range.
As Crawford backs away, Kupp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kupp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Kupp circles away easily
and Kupp counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Kupp dives in for a single leg takedown but Crawford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Kupp finish him?
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Kupp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kupp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kupp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards. #TD#
Kupp pulls Crawford into guard. #SUB2#
Crawford has gone for a leg lock! Kupp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crawford's guard.#REVR#
Kupp throws a big elbow that misses.
Kupp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kupp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Crawford can't keep his opponent in guard - Kupp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kupp working Crawford over with strikes.
Kupp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kupp controlling the pace.
Kupp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crawford's head.
Kupp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kupp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kupp controlling from the full mount.
Kupp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kupp punching from mount but Crawford doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kupp sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kupp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawford can do to turn this around?
Kupp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kupp looking to ground and pound but Crawford is blocking nicely.
Kupp lands a big shot there that rocks Crawford but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crawford tries to improve his position but instead Kupp has taken his back!
Crawford looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Crawford is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kupp gets his way! #SUB#
Crawford showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Kupp has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crawford's body.
Crawford is in bad spot here.
Kupp is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Kupp is looking for the choke from the back position but Crawford is controlling his hands well.
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!
Kupp somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Crawford seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawford is trying to get back to his feet but Kupp has full control of the position and if anything, Crawford has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Crawford trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Crawford preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kupp.
Kupp keeps control of the position as Crawford tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Kupp 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#
Crawford has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Kupp moves into the clinch.
Crawford trying to stall but Kupp improves his position.
Kupp is trying to pull guard but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Kupp pulls Crawford into guard.
Kupp trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES#
Kupp uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kupp tries to clinch #TD2#
and Crawford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kupp pushes Crawford off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crawford looks to throw a body kick
and Kupp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kupp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawford pinned against the cage. Crawford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kupp fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Crawford counters with a single leg into guard. Kupp didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Kupp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kupp is looking to stand up but Crawford isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Kupp throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crawford escapes and throws Kupp's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Crawford looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kupp is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Crawford working away.#SUB2#
Crawford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kupp taking a bit of punishment here - Crawford scoring with strikes. #SU2#
Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Crawford fails with the takedown.
Kupp is looking for a counter combo.
Kupp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kupp somewhat.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Kupp keeps it at a distance.
Kupp looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Crawford counters with a takedown into side control.
Kupp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kupp thows a huge punch but Crawford dodges it nicely. #T4#
Crawford tries to kick Kupp off but Kupp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kupp tries to pass to full mount but Crawford defends it.
Kupp works his foot free and advances to mount.
Crawford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cooper Kupp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kupp passes to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Kupp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kupp 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Kupp!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Mechnikov tries to sprawl but Crawford drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Mechnikov pushes Crawford off and gets back to his feet.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mechnikov tries to counter with a takedown but Crawford is quick to defend against it.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mechnikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crawford sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Mechnikov, which made it look bad.
Mechnikov attempts a counter takedown but Crawford avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Mechnikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crawford to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mechnikov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Crawford off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Crawford fails with the takedown.
Mechnikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tikhon Mechnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Mechnikov is avoiding it.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Mechnikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Mechnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Mechnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mechnikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Crawford stalks Mechnikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mechnikov's face. Mechnikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mechnikov but Mechnikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mechnikov as he jumps to the side.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Mechnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford looks winded!
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mechnikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crawford sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crawford is defended easily by Mechnikov.
Mechnikov feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Crawford gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Mechnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crawford is trying to escape back to his feet but Mechnikov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Crawford looking for a sweep but Mechnikov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mechnikov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Mechnikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tikhon Mechnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Mechnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Crawford misses with a wild body shot.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mechnikov pinned against the cage. Mechnikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mechnikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crawford sprawls and moves away.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mechnikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Crawford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mechnikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crawford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mechnikov is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Mechnikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mechnikov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Crawford. Oh but Mechnikov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Crawford goes limp - he's gone! Mechnikov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tikhon Mechnikov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fukawa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Crawford dives into side control. #REVR#
Fukawa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fukawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Crawford cracks Fukawa with a big elbow.
Fukawa being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukawa is looking to get back to his feet here but Crawford is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fukawa's back.#T1#
Crawford punches Fukawa on the ear.
Crawford softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB2#
Crawford is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fukawa won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Crawford off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zachary Crawford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Crawford lands an overhand right.
Hignett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hignett wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford avoids the elbow strike from Hignett , against the cage.
Crawford avoids the elbow strike from Hignett , against the cage. #TD2#
Hignett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crawford uses from the top position.
Hignett is pulling down on Crawford's head. It's preventing any offense from Crawford, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hignett has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett is trying to keep Crawford in close. #T1#
Crawford wants to stand but Hignett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Hignett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hignett is looking for a triangle but Crawford pushes his legs off easily.
Hignett keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hignett gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hignett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T2#
Hignett wants to get back to his feet.
Crawford tries to roll over but Hignett keeps him under control.
Crawford throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hignett manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hignett is trying to get an arm triangle but Crawford is defending well.
Hignett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hignett grinds an elbow into Crawford's temple. #T3#
Crawford wants to control but Hignett postures up.
Hignett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hignett cracks Crawford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crawford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hignett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crawford's head.
Crawford is trying to control but can't.
Hignett is trying to control the action in half guard but Crawford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crawford trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hignett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Crawford is looking for a sweep. Hignett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crawford tries to kick Hignett off in order to stand up. Hignett Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Crawford manages to get back to half guard.
Crawford wants to control but Hignett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hignett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hignett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crawford with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hignett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Hignett , which made it look bad.
Crawford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Hignett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hignett .
Crawford jumps guard but Hignett stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hignett lands a left hand.
Crawford wants to get back to striking at distance but Hignett won't allow it.
Hignett digs a right hand underneath Crawford's ribcage. Crawford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hignett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hignett is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Hignett . #T1##BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Crawford with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Hignett there.
Nice takedown defense from Crawford. No joy for Hignett on that attempt.
Hignett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hignett misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Hignett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##TD#
Crawford drags the fight down to the ground.
Hignett wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
Hignett scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hignett 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hignett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crawford tries to get to full guard but Hignett has control of the leg.
Hignett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hignett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford is trying to maintain the position but Hignett is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hignett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hignett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hignett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hignett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crawford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hignett passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hignett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crawford turns into him and now he's in Hignett 's guard. #SUB2#
Hignett has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Hignett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Hignett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hignett scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Crawford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hignett 's guard.
Hignett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crawford manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Hignett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crawford.
Hignett tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hignett is pressing down on Crawford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hignett keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully. #T1#
Crawford wants to pass the guard but Hignett is keeping the position.
Crawford wants to stand but Hignett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hignett looking to control.
Ralph Hignett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hignett has Crawford pulled in close to control his posture.
Hignett is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The adventures of Hignett the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hignett is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
Crawford feinted with a counter takedown.
Hignett dives in and grabs Crawford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crawford pushes down on Hignett 's head and hops out.
Crawford lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hignett shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawford is looking for a counter combo.
Hignett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Hignett tries to get set, Crawford tries to push him back and clinch up but Hignett manages to avoid the attempt.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Hignett .
Hignett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hignett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawford can pounce on him.
Hignett tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crawford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hignett . Those never looked like landing.
Hignett keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hignett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hignett moves into range and clinches up with Crawford.
Hignett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
Hignett is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Crawford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crawford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB2#
Hignett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crawford has passed into half guard!
Hignett is trying to control but can't.
Crawford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hignett keeps working.
Crawford wants to free his trapped foot but Hignett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hignett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crawford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hignett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crawford.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hignett 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Hignett !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2022

#R1#
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikami swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikami misses with a kick to the body.
Crawford tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Crawford as Mikami shoots in.
Mikami fails with a takedown attempt.
Crawford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawford defends well and Mikami ends up having to push Crawford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zachary Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinji Mikami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crawford pushes Mikami up against the cage in a clinch.
Mikami jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Mikami around his waist. Mikami gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Mikami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Crawford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crawford lands in his opponent's guard.
Mikami wants to get back to his feet but Crawford passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Crawford wants to stand but Mikami has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Crawford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikami keeps working. #SUB2#
Mikami looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crawford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crawford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mikami regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mikami throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mikami wants to stand and escape but Crawford is having none of it.
Mikami keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Mikami 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.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Mikami keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Crawford is fighting to break Mikami's control of his arms but Mikami is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mikami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mikami fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Crawford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mikami can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford wants to control for a moment but Mikami uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
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. Crawford connects with a nice short shot to Mikami's temple.
Crawford works his way into full mount!
Crawford prevents Mikami from getting the reversal.
Crawford tries to control but Mikami wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikami sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Mikami shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mikami stalling.
Mikami is keen to just control but Crawford is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikami maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crawford could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mikami has cracked it and Crawford is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mikami!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinji Mikami!

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