Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Crusher slips the punch.
Crusher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ferguson works Crusher 's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crusher 's head backwards.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crusher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Crusher tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.#T1#
Ferguson cracks Crusher with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.
Crusher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Crusher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crusher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
And Crusher tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.#T2#
Crusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab when Crusher was well out of range.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Crusher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ferguson misses with a hook #TD2#
so Crusher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Ferguson pulls Crusher in close to prevent any damage.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferguson has his hands on Crusher 's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard.
Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson is pulling down on Crusher 's head. It's preventing any offense from Crusher , at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Crusher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusher .
Ferguson pulls Crusher in close to his closed guard and prevents Crusher from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson pulls Crusher in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Crusher 's head but Crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Crusher misses.
Crusher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niall Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher wants to counter with a clinch but Ferguson pushes him away.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Crusher .
Ferguson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crusher counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crusher feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Crusher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick.
Crusher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with a combination #TD2#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crusher can do to turn this around?#T1#
Crusher controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferguson has Crusher pulled in close to control his posture.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Crusher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crusher trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Crusher is fighting to break Ferguson's control of his arms but Ferguson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Crusher avoids it well.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crusher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Crusher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Niall Ferguson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Ferguson swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusher .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.#T1#
Crusher cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Crusher chips away with some ground and pound.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing.
Crusher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Crusher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing.
Crusher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crusher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferguson swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
And Crusher tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crusher .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferguson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusher .
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Crusher 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Crusher tries to counter with a clinch but Ferguson shakes him off and moves away.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crusher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferguson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crusher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crusher feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson stuns Crusher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Good shot there by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Crusher avoids them all with ease.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Crusher counters with a nice body shot.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Crusher avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Ferguson misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
Ferguson is looking to reverse the position.
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher taking a break here but Ferguson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Niall Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niall Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson retains his heavyweight title!
Niall Ferguson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: NYF 87:Deiveredo vs Yordan III
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Crusher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crusher stuffs the takedown.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christ takes a swing at Crusher 's ribcage but misses.
Christ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crusher pinned against the cage. Crusher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Crusher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christ.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ shoots in but Crusher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christ manages to circle out of the way.
Good shot there by Christ.#T1##TD2#
Christ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crusher is looking to improve his position.
Crusher won't allow Christ to pass to mount.
Christ slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Christ 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.
Crusher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christ passes Crusher 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crusher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christ. #T2#
Christ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christ is trying to control the action in half guard but Crusher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christ throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crusher missing with punches from the bottom.
Crusher is not content to let Christ control the position.
Crusher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christ.
Well, if Christ is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Crusher looking for submissions off his back.
Christ throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Nice strikes from Christ there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crusher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crusher trying to control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crusher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Christ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christ wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving. #T4#
Crusher trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
Christ wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Crusher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crusher keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crusher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crusher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Christ dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Christ.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crusher working the head and body with strikes.
Crusher trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Crusher throws a strike but Christ avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Christ is looking for a triangle but Crusher pushes his legs off easily.
Christ has control of Crusher 's left arm, preventing Crusher from doing any damage.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Christ manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crusher manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Christ stands up over Crusher , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crusher pulls Christ in close to prevent any damage.
Christ sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crusher looking for a sweep. Not yet Crusher , not yet.
Christ cracks Crusher with a solid left hand.
Crusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
Crusher is striking off his back. Christ thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Crusher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christ pulls his head out easily.
Crusher wants to improve his position but Christ is controlling well.
Christ wants to pass to mount but Crusher is defending the position.
Crusher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christ is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crusher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crusher has hold of Christ's hands but Christ slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Christ working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crusher gets full guard.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Christ content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Crusher has locked up a guillotine! Crusher 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Christ is holding on here and Crusher must be using up a lot of energy. Christ has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Crusher gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Crusher !

Event: NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crusher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crusher working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Crusher is proving a slippery customer.
Crusher trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crusher stops Ferguson from standing up. #T1#
Crusher postures up.
Ferguson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crusher postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crusher being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson jabs Crusher to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher .
Jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a swing at Crusher 's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.#T3#
Ferguson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crusher is out of range and Ferguson settles back down.
Ferguson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.
Crusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crusher attempts a counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it well and moves away.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Crusher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crusher throws a big right hand that misses.
Crusher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Ferguson working for a triangle but Crusher defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niall Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Crusher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson tries to land a leg kick but Crusher saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Crusher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Crusher staying out of range there.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Crusher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crusher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferguson works Crusher 's body with a nice hook.
Crusher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Crusher cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ferguson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crusher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Ferguson controls Crusher momentarily but Crusher frees himself.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ferguson has his foot on Crusher 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crusher works his way back into a safe position though.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferguson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB2#
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferguson punishes Crusher 's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Ferguson lands a big head kick that sends Crusher tumbling to the mat! Ferguson takes a step backwards and waves Crusher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferguson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crusher tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Crusher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Crusher 's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Crusher moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson lands a head shot.
Ferguson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Crusher to the canvas! Crusher doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ferguson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Niall Ferguson waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher 's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot.
Beukeboom throws a looping overhand right but Crusher ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Beukeboom misses its intended target.
Crusher tries to counter with a takedown but Beukeboom is quick to defend against it.
Crusher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Beukeboom clinches with his opponent.
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Beukeboom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher .
Beukeboom misses with the head strike. #T1#
Crusher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beukeboom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusher .
A counter left hand to the body from Crusher misses its target.#CL2#
Beukeboom clinches.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Crusher avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the cage.
Crusher has Beukeboom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beukeboom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crusher prevents a body shot from Beukeboom.
Crusher looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Crusher . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Crusher has hold of one of Beukeboom's legs. Beukeboom is fighting the takedown attempt but Crusher gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Beukeboom controls Crusher momentarily but Crusher frees himself.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Beukeboom keeps moving.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Beukeboom is keeping the position.#T2#
Crusher throws a big right hand that misses.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crusher works over Beukeboom with some ground and pound from guard.
Beukeboom wants to sweep but no luck.
Crusher cracks Beukeboom with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beukeboom looking to control. #T3#
Crusher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beukeboom trying to control the position.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beukeboom looking for a sweep. Not yet Beukeboom, not yet.
Crusher controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beukeboom is pulling down on Crusher 's head. It's preventing any offense from Crusher , at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crusher looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crusher slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws an off balance right hand
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Beukeboom there.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher 's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot.
Beukeboom scores with a jab.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beukeboom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crusher 's head.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beukeboom sprawls and moves away.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Crusher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Probert Beukeboom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Beukeboom just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crusher slips a straight right by Beukeboom.
Crusher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Beukeboom takes the fight into the clinch.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
Beukeboom can't find room to land a body shot as Crusher controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Crusher manages to pull guard.
Beukeboom won't allow Crusher to sweep him here. #T1#
Beukeboom wants to stand but Crusher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beukeboom is one step ahead there.
Crusher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crusher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crusher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crusher wants to sweep here but Beukeboom controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Crusher is looking to counter the offense by Beukeboom and move into the clinch.
Beukeboom swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown. Beukeboom fights it but they end up in guard.
Crusher is in close to Beukeboom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beukeboom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Beukeboom is retaining full guard.
Beukeboom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusher distracts Beukeboom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crusher postures up in Beukeboom's guard and throws a big left but Beukeboom blocks it. #T3#
Crusher postures up.
Beukeboom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crusher . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crusher prevents Beukeboom from getting back to his feet.
Crusher is working Beukeboom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beukeboom has momentary wrist control but Crusher slips an elbow through the middle.
Beukeboom has Crusher pulled in close to control his posture.
Beukeboom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crusher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beukeboom has momentary wrist control but Crusher slips an elbow through the middle.
Beukeboom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Crusher is trying to control but can't.
Beukeboom seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Crusher is looking for a sweep. Beukeboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Beukeboom wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beukeboom is thwarting Crusher 's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Crusher tries to counter by clinching up but Beukeboom breaks away and moves out of range.
Beukeboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Crusher 's head.
Beukeboom lands a slapping body shot.
Beukeboom looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Beukeboom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Crusher attempts a counter takedown but Beukeboom avoids it well and moves away.
Beukeboom throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Crusher is looking to counter the offense by Beukeboom and move into the clinch.
Crusher avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beukeboom!
Beukeboom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crusher .
Crusher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crusher working away.
Crusher controls the position.
Beukeboom is looking for a sweep.
Beukeboom taking a bit of punishment here - Crusher scoring with strikes.
Crusher scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Crusher .
Beukeboom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crusher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crusher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Crusher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crusher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crusher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Crusher is looking for a kimura here.
Beukeboom keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crusher lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Crusher is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Crusher seems to be working for a kimura but Beukeboom defends the submission attempt.
Crusher winds up and cracks Beukeboom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crusher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beukeboom is holding on to half guard well.#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.
Beukeboom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crusher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Beukeboom keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crusher 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beukeboom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusher preventing the sweep.
Crusher sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Beukeboom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beukeboom lands a jab to the head.
Beukeboom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
A counter left hand to the body from Crusher misses its target.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Beukeboom. Those never looked like landing.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crusher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range. #T1#
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusher manages to avoid it.
Crusher has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crusher lands with a punch from half guard.
Beukeboom won't allow Crusher to pass to mount.
Beukeboom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beukeboom won't allow Crusher to pass to mount.
Beukeboom is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard. #T2#
Beukeboom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crusher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crusher passes to full mount!
Crusher is landing with some decent strikes but Beukeboom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Crusher cracks Beukeboom with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crusher scoring with strikes but Beukeboom is staying in there.
Beukeboom is working to get back to half guard.
Crusher wants to control the pace but Beukeboom is squirming around nicely.
Beukeboom tries to reverse the position but Crusher maintains control.#SUB#
Crusher has control of Beukeboom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beukeboom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crusher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Crusher lands a big shot there that rocks Beukeboom but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crusher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Crusher unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Beukeboom wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Crusher celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Makoba tried to score with a low kick but Crusher checks it.
Makoba throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher is working Makoba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoba is adopting a defensive guard.
Makoba trying to keep a closed guard but Crusher is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Crusher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses.
Makoba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crusher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crusher scoring with some ground and pound.
Crusher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makoba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crusher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Makoba is keeping the position.#T2#
Makoba trying to keep a closed guard but Crusher is proving a slippery customer.
Crusher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Makoba is predictable there #TD#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makoba's guard.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
Crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makoba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Makoba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crusher stays in close to Makoba's body and controls the position.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Makoba is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoba 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.
A lazy body kick from Makoba #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Makoba trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
Crusher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crusher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makoba!
Crusher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makoba?
Crusher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#The cut above Bobojo Makoba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crusher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher cracks Makoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT#Bobojo Makoba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobojo Makoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Hogg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogg misses the body punch #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hogg won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Hogg's face as Crusher controls the position.
The strikes coming from Crusher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hogg can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hogg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Hogg blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Hogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crusher is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Hogg has momentary wrist control but Crusher slips an elbow through the middle.
Hogg looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogg, not yet. #SUB2#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Crusher pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for a guillotine here but Crusher defends easily.
Crusher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogg is trying to control the position but Crusher postures up.
Crusher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogg's guard. #T2#
Crusher is looking to take a break and control but Hogg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crusher is keen to just control but Hogg is a slippery customer.
Hogg is trying to get back to full guard.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogg defending well though. #SUB2#
Hogg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Hogg taking some punishment here, with Crusher in his half guard.
Crusher wants to take a breather but Hogg is having none of it.
Crusher prevents Hogg from improving his position.
Hogg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crusher .
Hogg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crusher is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Hogg gets a double leg takedown into Crusher 's guard.
Crusher looking for a sweep. Not yet Crusher , not yet. #T4#
Hogg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crusher is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Crusher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Crusher has wrist control.#SUB#
Crusher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hogg tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hogg!
Hogg is trying to control Crusher 's posture but Crusher avoids it.
Hogg is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Crusher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crusher working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Hogg struggling a bit here.
Crusher wants to control but Hogg is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Crusher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hogg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crusher off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Crusher fending off the submission attempt from Hogg.
Crusher can't escape the position.
Crusher breaks Hogg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Crusher lands a couple of elbows.
Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hogg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hogg controls Crusher momentarily but Crusher frees himself. #SUB2#
Hogg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hogg working for submissions but it's allowed Crusher to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher is keen to just control but Hogg is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hogg wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crusher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hogg is trying to control but can't.
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hogg has his foot on Crusher 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crusher works his way back into a safe position though.
Crusher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hogg cracks Crusher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hogg shoots in looking for a takedown but Crusher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hogg takes a swing at Crusher 's ribcage but misses.
Crusher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Hogg.
A jab from Hogg misses.
A shot to the body from Hogg misses #CL#
and Crusher moves into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hogg fails to land.
Good body shot from Hogg.
Hogg scores with a shot to the side of Crusher 's head.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher .
Hogg misses with the head strike.
Hogg tries to work over Crusher 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crusher blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hogg.
Hogg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crusher backwards. #T2#
Hogg tries to throw a body punch but Crusher avoids it by throwing Hogg back against the cage. #TD#
Crusher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crusher manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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. Hogg connects with a nice short shot to Crusher 's temple.
Hogg is nestled in close to Crusher , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hogg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hogg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hogg drops an elbow to the side of Crusher 's head.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hogg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crusher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hogg wants to pass to mount but Crusher is defending the position.
Hogg prevents Crusher from improving his position.
Hogg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hogg moves into full mount! Crusher won't be happy about that!
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hogg lands with some strikes.#T4#
Hogg lands a big elbow.
Hogg unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Hogg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hogg trying to control but Crusher is having none of it.
Hogg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hogg controlling from the full mount.
Hogg trying to control but Crusher is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher tries to hold on but Hogg postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Hogg misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crusher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Hogg tries to get set, Crusher tries to push him back and clinch up but Hogg manages to avoid the attempt.
Hogg misses with a hook
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hogg thinking.
Hogg misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Hogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogg has wrist control.#T1##SUB2#
Crusher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hogg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crusher has managed to get both his arms back between Hogg's legs - danger averted.
Crusher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crusher controls the pace.
Hogg trying to control the position.
Crusher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hogg's guard. #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.#SUB2#
Hogg looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Crusher pushes past his half guard into mount!
Crusher working Hogg over with strikes here. #ROC#Hogg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hogg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hogg is still in real trouble! Can Crusher finish him?
Hogg wants to improve his position but Crusher is controlling well.
Hogg seems to have recovered his senses.
Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogg is trying to control but Crusher passes into side control!
Check out the look on Crusher 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Hogg is trying to control Crusher 's posture but Crusher avoids it.
Hogg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hogg looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crusher passes into side control!
Hogg regains half guard.
Hogg is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard.
Crusher is taking a breather. Hogg 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.
Crusher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hogg! #T4#
Hogg is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher avoids the attempt from Hogg to control.
Hogg is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher had his way with Johnny Hogg in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hogg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnny Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hogg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crusher on his heels. He'll look to pass Crusher 's guard now, I'm sure.
Hogg stopping the sweep attempt from Crusher .
Hogg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crusher 's head.
Crusher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
Crusher has momentary wrist control but Hogg slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogg looking to pass the guard.
Hogg with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Hogg distracts Crusher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crusher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
Hogg advances position into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Hogg is trying to get an arm triangle but Crusher is defending well.
Hogg looks up at the clock and then as Crusher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hogg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Crusher struggling a bit here.
Crusher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crusher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crusher sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hogg is pressing down on Crusher 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crusher is holding on for now.
Hogg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogg is trying to control the action in half guard but Crusher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hogg trying to control the action but Crusher is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hogg lands a nice short elbow.
Crusher is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hogg seems to be working for a kimura but Crusher defends the submission attempt.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.
Crusher trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hogg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crusher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hogg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogg.
Crusher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crusher has a hand on Hogg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hogg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg prevents Crusher from getting the reversal.
Hogg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crusher ?

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crusher 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title!
Johnny Hogg was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Crusher moved out of range.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Crusher 's head but Crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Crusher misses its target.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Ferguson catches Crusher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ferguson throws a jab when Crusher was well out of range.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crusher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson cracks Crusher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Crusher moves out of range easily.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Crusher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crusher doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crusher momentarily.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Crusher ducks under and follows up with a left that Crusher also avoids with ease.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Crusher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#T3#
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crusher is putting a hurting on Ferguson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson prevents Crusher from moving into mount.
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away. #SUB#
Crusher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Crusher politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crusher prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Crusher scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferguson 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.
Crusher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crusher off and has taken his back!
Crusher tries to escape the position.
Ferguson doesn't have the hooks in and Crusher manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crusher .
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crusher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Crusher tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher throws an elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crusher 's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!#REVB#
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Crusher 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crusher looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Crusher wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Crusher is working hard here to advance position.
Crusher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crusher is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Crusher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Crusher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferguson stacks Crusher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ferguson!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crusher struggling a bit here.
Crusher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferguson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crusher is looking to get to half guard.
Crusher tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Crusher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.

Ferguson has his feet on Crusher 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ferguson throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson misses with a combination
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Niall Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Crusher tries to score with some ground and pound. Ferguson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Crusher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to bench press Crusher off him but Crusher keeps the position. #SUB#
Crusher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Crusher 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crusher passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ferguson!
Crusher unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Crusher working Ferguson over with strikes here.
Ferguson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Crusher .#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Crusher landing shots from mount.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Crusher tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Crusher raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Niall Ferguson's cut even more.
Crusher is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ferguson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Crusher !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Makoba throws a leg kick but Crusher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown. Makoba fights it but they end up in guard.
Makoba keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Makoba blocks nicely.
Crusher stays in close to Makoba's body and controls the position.
Crusher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makoba trying to control the position.
Crusher working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
Crusher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makoba keeping full guard, as Crusher tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crusher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crusher . Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Makoba scores with a jab to the head.
Crusher checks a low kick from Makoba.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makoba misses with a low kick.
Crusher lands a nice hook to Makoba's body. Makoba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Makoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Crusher wants to counter with a clinch but Makoba pushes him away.
Makoba looks to land a combination but Crusher avoids it well.
Makoba sets himself, and Crusher steps forward looking for the clinch! Makoba avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Crusher manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crusher thuds a left hand into Makoba's body.
Crusher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher .
Crusher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Crusher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makoba.
Crusher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makoba at a distance. #T1#
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher .
Makoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Makoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher .
Crusher wants to counter the offense by Makoba and move into the clinch position.
Crusher throws a body punch but Makoba moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Makoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crusher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makoba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makoba takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher .
Makoba thows a leg kick but Crusher checks it #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Makoba dodges it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crusher . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crusher stalling.
Makoba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makoba tries to get out of the position.
Makoba taking some punishment here, with Crusher in his half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Crusher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makoba has his hands clasped together around Crusher 's back. He's all about the action.
Crusher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makoba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher 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.#R3#
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba is looking to slow Crusher down with leg kicks.
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher .
Jack Crusher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.#T1#
Makoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Makoba.
Crusher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crusher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher 's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot.
Crusher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crusher slips a jab from Makoba.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crusher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crusher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Crusher throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Crusher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makoba throws a lazy right hand but Crusher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Makoba avoids it easily.
Makoba throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher feints the counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crusher swings for the body but Makoba moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crusher . Beautiful body shot.
Makoba swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher distracts Makoba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makoba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crusher on the ground.
Crusher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Makoba looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makoba misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makoba's guard.
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher pushes down on Makoba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makoba is staying active underneath Crusher , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makoba is trying to control but Crusher manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Makoba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makoba is working hard here to advance position.
Crusher landing shots from mount.
Crusher wants to control the pace but Makoba is squirming around nicely.
Makoba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crusher throws some wild stikes that Makoba manages to avoid easily.
Crusher dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Crusher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Crusher lands a big shot there that rocks Makoba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makoba is working to get back to half guard.
Crusher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Makoba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Crusher cracks Makoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher looking to control but Makoba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crusher scoring with strikes but Makoba is staying in there. #CUT2#Bobojo Makoba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Makoba holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crusher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Crusher punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#Jeez, Bobojo Makoba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobojo Makoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Good work by Crusher as he checks the leg kick.
Crusher is looking to counter the offense by Tonioli and move into the clinch.
Crusher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonioli.
Crusher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonioli.
Tonioli tries to work over Crusher 's front leg with a kick but Crusher checks it.
A swing and a miss from Tonioli.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crusher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonioli to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonioli.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crusher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Crusher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crusher defending well as Tonioli loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Tonioli misses.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonioli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonioli loads up on a big right hand but Crusher slips the punch.
Tonioli swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
A big right from Tonioli misses.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crusher blocks a head kick by Tonioli. #T3#
Crusher moves out of range as Tonioli strikes.
Crusher attempts a counter takedown but Tonioli avoids it well and moves away.
Tonioli throws a shot from downtown. Crusher moves away and avoids it.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonioli throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
Crusher attempts a counter takedown but Tonioli avoids it well and moves away.
Tonioli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crusher has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.
Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonioli.#T4#
Tonioli misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tonioli pulls Crusher in close to his closed guard and prevents Crusher from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crusher connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Crusher preventing the sweep.
Tonioli is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tonioli controls Crusher momentarily but Crusher frees himself.
Tonioli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crusher .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Tonioli's cut even more.
Crusher is fighting to break Tonioli's control of his arms but Tonioli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Tonioli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crusher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonioli throws out the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tonioli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crusher slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher blocks a head kick by Tonioli.
Tonioli throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range. #T1#
Tonioli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonioli misses with a series of wild punches.
Crusher tries to counter with a takedown but Tonioli is quick to defend against it.
Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tonioli manages to circle out of the way.
Tonioli throws a shot from downtown. Crusher moves away and avoids it.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonioli sprawls and moves away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonioli misses with a double jab #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
Tonioli is looking to regain half guard here but Crusher keeps moving and retains side control.
Crusher working the ground and pound from side control.
Crusher working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#Vinicius Tonioli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinicius Tonioli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Crusher !

Event: NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A head kick by Donal misses
and Crusher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crusher ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Donal avoids it easily.
Donal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crusher 's sensitive parts.
Donal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Donal avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Donal.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crusher moves out of range of the body kick.
Crusher moves out of range of the body kick from Donal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal misses with a lunging right hand
and Crusher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donal throws a push kick but Crusher slaps the foot to one side.
Crusher avoids a kick to the body.
Crusher wants to counter with a clinch but Donal pushes him away.#T1#
Donal misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donal won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Crusher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crusher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crusher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Donal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crusher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Crusher laying and praying for a moment but Donal takes advantage and regains half guard.
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. Crusher connects with a nice short shot to Donal's temple.
Crusher throwing shots but Donal is blocking nicely.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donal's head.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donal defending well though.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Donal dodges it nicely.
Donal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Donal dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donal trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up. #T3#
Crusher working Donal over with strikes.
Crusher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donal is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard.
Crusher throwing shots but Donal is blocking nicely.
Donal is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crusher is taking a breather. Donal 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.#SUB2#
Crusher 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.
Crusher with the ground and pound but Donal uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Donal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donal working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Donal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.
Crusher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donal tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crusher prevents Donal from improving his position.
Donal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crusher .
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Donal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher trying to move into half guard but instead Donal has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Donal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crusher trying to strike off his back.
Crusher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
Donal is not content to let Crusher control the position.#SUB2#
Crusher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donal defends it well. #T2#
Crusher throws a strike but Donal avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Crusher is looking to pass into half guard but Donal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Donal is in guard.#REVR#
Crusher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crusher 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.
Donal wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Jack Crusher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crusher wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Crusher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crusher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Donal has passed into side control.
Donal takes a little break here. Crusher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Crusher 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.
Donal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crusher keeps working.
Crusher tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donal is staying tight to Crusher 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crusher tries to bench press Donal off him but Donal keeps the position.
Donal trying to control the position but Crusher is working away.
Crusher is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher wants to control but Donal postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elwyn Donal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Donal looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher throws an elbow that misses. Donal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crusher 's guard. Nice move by Donal!#REVR#
Crusher trying to keep a closed guard but Donal is proving a slippery customer.
Crusher 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.#SUB2#
Crusher looking for subs off his back but Donal has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Crusher keeping full guard, as Donal tries to pass.
Crusher controls Donal momentarily but Donal frees himself.
Donal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donal continues to stall.
Donal looking to sit in guard and control but Crusher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crusher looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crusher forces his way into half guard.
Crusher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donal keeps working.
Crusher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donal defending well though. #SUB2#
Crusher has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Donal defend it? Crusher steps over the head and cranks it - Donal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Crusher !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Crusher !

Event: NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mendez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crusher has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Crusher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Crusher , which made it look bad.
Crusher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Joe Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Crusher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Crusher wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez is pulling down on Crusher 's head. It's preventing any offense from Crusher , at least for the moment.
Crusher distracts Mendez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss. #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.
Crusher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crusher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Mendez 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Mendez is looking to stand back up but Crusher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mendez.
Mendez is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Crusher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crusher is pressing down on Mendez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendez is holding on for now.
Mendez wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendez scores with a decent looking hook.
Jack Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher .
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crusher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mendez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendez trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crusher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Crusher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crusher 's head.#T1#
Crusher trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez works over Crusher with some ground and pound from guard.
Crusher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crusher controls the pace.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully. #T2#
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.#SUB2#
Crusher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crusher controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Crusher is fighting to break Mendez's control of his arms but Mendez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crusher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Mendez wants to stand up but Crusher is controlling him.
Crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Crusher wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crusher trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Crusher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mendez misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Crusher counters by moving into the clinch.
I was talking to Mendez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mendez misses with a body punch.
Mendez stalls.
Mendez wants to stall.
Crusher can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez misses with a body punch.
Crusher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendez swings wildly with an uppercut but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Crusher has Mendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Crusher .#TD2#
Crusher drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendez postures up.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendez throws an elbow that misses. Crusher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendez's guard. Nice move by Crusher !#REVB#
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez working a defensive guard but Crusher manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mendez tries to bench press Crusher off him but Crusher keeps the position.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crusher asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crusher gets to mount! Mendez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Crusher prevents Mendez from getting the reversal.
Crusher lands a nice shot to the head.
Crusher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusher looking to ground and pound but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Mendez is in a horrible position here. Crusher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.
Joe Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusher landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Crusher looking to secure an arm triangle but Mendez defends it well.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Crusher has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Crusher breaks from Mendez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crusher trying to control but Mendez is having none of it.
BOOM! Crusher connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Mendez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Crusher ! Mendez is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Crusher !

Event: NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.
Beukeboom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crusher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Crusher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Crusher moves into the clinch.
Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beukeboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom is trying to push Crusher away but Crusher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Crusher controls his hands. #T1#
Crusher looking for a takedown.
Beukeboom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crusher 's elbow.
Beukeboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beukeboom lands an uppercut.
Beukeboom tries to work over Crusher 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crusher blocking some punches. #TD2#
Crusher has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beukeboom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Crusher is persistently looking for the submission but Beukeboom is defending it well.
Beukeboom is trapped and Crusher is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Beukeboom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crusher on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom trying to control the action but Crusher just sinks the hooks in.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beukeboom is taking damage to the body and head.
Crusher is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Beukeboom is trying to defend against the choke here but Crusher has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Crusher Tightens the hold and Beukeboom taps out furiously! Crusher displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Crusher !

Event: NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Justen misses with a hook.
Justen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Crusher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justen.
Justen tries to clinch up but Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Crusher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Herbert Justen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justen wants to clinch.
Justen lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
Justen 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.
Justen can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Crusher staying calm.
Justen tries to improve position but can't.
Justen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crusher .
Crusher tries to move to mount but Justen blocks the move with his legs.
Justen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Justen sneaks back into 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.
Crusher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crusher working over Justen with some ground and pound. Justen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crusher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Justen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Justen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crusher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crusher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crusher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing.
Crusher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crusher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Crusher distracts Justen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Justen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Crusher has picked Justen up and slammed him! Justen can't keep hold of the triangle and Crusher manages to pass to side control!
Crusher tries to advance to mount but can't.
Justen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Justen tries to buck Crusher off but Crusher is having none of it.
Crusher lands a few punches from side control.
Justen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Crusher scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Crusher trying to control the position but Justen is working away.
Crusher is working Justen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crusher prevents Justen from escaping the position.
Crusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justen keeps working.
Justen taking a bit of punishment here - Crusher scoring with strikes.
Crusher in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Justen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Crusher turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Crusher !
The defeated Herbert Justen had this to say: 'I'm done... will now only focus on training my BJJ skills and support my teammates'.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Randriamaholison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randriamaholison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Crusher attempts a counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand #TD#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randriamaholison's guard.
Randriamaholison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crusher is controlling him.
Randriamaholison can't keep his opponent in guard - Crusher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Crusher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randriamaholison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crusher .
Crusher is nestled in close to Randriamaholison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Randriamaholison is defending well.
Crusher wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy.
Crusher is thwarting Randriamaholison's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crusher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crusher wants to take a breather but Randriamaholison is having none of it.
Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crusher throwing shots but Randriamaholison is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crusher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crusher is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Crusher stops Randriamaholison from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crusher tries to pass to full mount but Randriamaholison defends it.
Crusher wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randriamaholison looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Crusher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Crusher there.
Randriamaholison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crusher trying to control the action but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randriamaholison's head.
Randriamaholison is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Crusher there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher wants to take a breather but Randriamaholison is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Randriamaholison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher .
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randriamaholison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison scores with a punch to the head.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches with his opponent.
Randriamaholison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crusher jumps guard but Randriamaholison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Randriamaholison is pressed up against the cage. Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Randriamaholison down to the mat. Randriamaholison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range.
Randriamaholison tests Crusher 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randriamaholison looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
Crusher avoids the body shot from Randriamaholison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randriamaholison sprawls and moves away.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Randriamaholison throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Randriamaholison!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Crusher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randriamaholison, who protects the arm well.
Crusher tries to advance to mount but Randriamaholison denies him. #T3##SUB#
Crusher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randriamaholison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crusher scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Crusher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Randriamaholison dodges the ground and pound from Crusher .
Randriamaholison is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crusher working the strikes but Randriamaholison uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Crusher is trying to control. Randriamaholison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randriamaholison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusher trying to mount his opponent but Randriamaholison defends it.
Randriamaholison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crusher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crusher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Randriamaholison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Crusher moves away #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randriamaholison has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Stormcrow Centre. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Randriamaholison has hold of Crusher 's hands but Crusher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randriamaholison's head. #SUB#
Crusher 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.
Randriamaholison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randriamaholison's head. #T1#
Crusher stops Randriamaholison from getting back to his feet.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crusher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randriamaholison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
Crusher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crusher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Randriamaholison to regain full guard.
Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Randriamaholison is retaining full guard.
Crusher postures up. #T2#
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Randriamaholison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher prevents Randriamaholison from getting back to his feet.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Randriamaholison digs a good hook to Crusher 's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Crusher is having none of it.
Crusher slips under a jab from Randriamaholison.
Crusher is looking to counter the offense by Randriamaholison and move into the clinch.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randriamaholison swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Randriamaholison is retaining full guard.
Randriamaholison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crusher trying to control but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Crusher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crusher 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Crusher !

Event: MMAHKI 71
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Macho Man lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.
Macho Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macho Man misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Macho Man misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Crusher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macho Man lands a jab to the head.
Crusher moves out of range as Macho Man strikes.
Crusher 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.
Macho Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Crusher counters by moving into the clinch.
Macho Man misses with some punches.
Crusher being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Macho Man wants to break free but Crusher has control.
Crusher is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macho Man.
Macho Man misses with some punches. #BC2#
Macho Man breaks from the clinch.
Crusher slips under a jab.
Macho Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Macho Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher tries to counter by clinching up but Macho Man breaks away and moves out of range.
Randy Macho Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Crusher avoids the body shot from Macho Man.
Crusher tries to counter by clinching up but Macho Man breaks away and moves out of range.
Crusher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macho Man.
Macho Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macho Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Crusher off the cage and back into range.
Macho Man misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Macho Man looks to land a right hand but Crusher moved out of range.
Macho Man tests Crusher 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Macho Man plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Crusher swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Crusher face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Macho Man!
Our winner, Randy Macho Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHKI 59
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crusher counters with a nice body shot.
Gayweather closes the distance but Crusher moves to the side
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
Gayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crusher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crusher slips a jab and a cross from Gayweather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Gayweather is looking to clinch.
Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
Crusher tries to counter by clinching up but Gayweather breaks away and moves out of range.
Gayweather wants to clinch.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gayweather sprawls and moves away.#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.
Gayweather fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gayweather is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crusher tries to counter by clinching up but Gayweather breaks away and moves out of range.
Gayweather tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gayweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Crusher moves into the clinch.
Gayweather stalling against the cage. #T3#
Gayweather wants to stall.
Gayweather with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Crusher has been cut.#TD#
Crusher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crusher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crusher wants to hit a sweep here but Gayweather passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crusher there!
Crusher is trying to reverse the position but instead Gayweather has taken his back - oops!
Crusher is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gayweather is looking to control Crusher but Crusher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Crusher is in bad spot here. #T4#
Crusher is working hard here to advance position.
Crusher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gayweather.
Crusher tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gayweather has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crusher 's body.
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 Jack Crusher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Gayweather misses.
Crusher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gayweather moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gayweather is looking to clinch.
Gayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher swats away the attempt to clinch by Gayweather.
Crusher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Gayweather throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gayweather kicks Crusher off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Gayweather gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crusher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but Crusher blocks it.
Gayweather is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crusher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gayweather fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gayweather sprawls and moves away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gayweather tries to clinch but Crusher moves out of range.
As Gayweather tries to get set, Crusher tries to push him back and clinch up but Gayweather manages to avoid the attempt.
Gayweather tries to clinch up.
Gayweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Gayweather instigates a clinch. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gayweather has a couple of punches blocked by Crusher .
Crusher avoiding damage as Gayweather throws knees to the body.
Crusher misses with an elbow over the top.
Gayweather tries to land knees in the clinch but Crusher avoids the damage to the body.
Crusher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crusher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gayweather tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crusher blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Gayweather tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crusher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Crusher . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Crusher decides to pull guard.
Crusher looking to control.
Gayweather slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gayweather wanted to stand there but Crusher had control of the position.
Crusher wants to hit a sweep here but Gayweather passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crusher there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Gayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Crusher 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gayweather looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gayweather throws a leg kick #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gayweather!
Floyd Gayweather has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crusher trying to control the action but Gayweather is working from the bottom.
Gayweather wants to control but Crusher postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher throwing strikes but Gayweather manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
Gayweather has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Gayweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crusher swats away the attempt to clinch by Gayweather.
Gayweather wants to clinch.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#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.#CL2#
Gayweather closes the distance and pushes Crusher back into the cage.
Gayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Gayweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Gayweather tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crusher 's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gayweather in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crusher wants a takedown. #T3#
Gayweather throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crusher blocks it with crossed arms.
Crusher blocks a body shot from Gayweather.
Crusher blocks an uppercut.
Gayweather scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Crusher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crusher working a defensive guard but Gayweather manages to pass into side control anyway.
Crusher is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gayweather tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Gayweather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crusher keeps working.
Crusher is trying to get back to half guard.
Crusher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher is looking to control Gayweather's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crusher avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Gayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gayweather 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Gayweather!

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Crusher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tama.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tama thinking. #CL#
Tama rushes Crusher and presses him up against the cage.
Tama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tama taking a breather.
Tama gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crusher to keep the fight standing.
Tama misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama jumps guard but Crusher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tama is trying to break the clinch but Crusher is controlling him.
Crusher blocks an elbow strike.#T1##TD2#
Crusher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tama gets full guard.#SUB#
Tama is looking for a triangle but Crusher pushes his legs off easily.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tama 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.
Tama being controlled here, momentarily.
Crusher preventing the sweep.
Crusher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Tama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Tama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crusher defends it easily.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Tama is keeping the position.
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama trying to strike off his back.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.
Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tama looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Crusher is in close to Tama's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Tama keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
Crusher chips away with some ground and pound.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Tama.#SUB#
Tama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crusher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tama looking for a sweep. Not yet Tama, not yet.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Tama keeps moving.
Crusher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crusher works over Tama with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB#
Tama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tama wants to control the position but Crusher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tama wants to improve his position but Crusher is controlling well.
Crusher trying to control from half guard but Tama is working away.
Crusher passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tama keeps working.
Crusher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tama shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.#TD#
Tama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crusher sprawls well initially but Tama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crusher trying to control here.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack Crusher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crusher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tama thows a huge punch but Crusher dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crusher 's head.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Crusher is working away.
Tama is nestled in close to Crusher , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crusher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Crusher gets back to full guard.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tama wants to pass the guard but Crusher is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crusher working for a triangle but Tama defends it easily.
Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crusher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #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.
Crusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tama is one step ahead there.
Tama trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crusher is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tama frees his head nicely. Oh but Crusher has switched to an armbar! Tama is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jack Crusher !

Event: TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

196 cm
42 yrs
275 lbs

195 cm
22 yrs
250 lbs

McDonald

Crusher

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Crusher !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Crusher , looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Crusher against the cage but Crusher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Crusher
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Crusher is defending well.
We've been hearing that McDonald has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crusher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher trying to control but McDonald postures up. #T1#
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Crusher is still trying to improve position.
Crusher won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crusher gets full guard.
Crusher is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Crusher defends it.
Crusher trying to control from the bottom.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Crusher
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Crusher tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crusher can't escape the position.
Crusher tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (8) vs (0) Crusher #SUB#
Crusher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.#T4#
Crusher tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McDonald's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McDonald controlling the position well here. Crusher rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crusher trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
McDonald wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crusher 's body.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Crusher .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
Good control from McDonald.
Crusher 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.
McDonald struggling to keep hold of the position. #T6#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Crusher wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free.
Crusher is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McDonald off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald is looking to control Crusher but Crusher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Crusher 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Crusher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crusher .#T7#
McDonald has the hooks in. Crusher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Crusher is staying busy.
Crusher is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald gets his hands free as Crusher looks to control.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
Crusher rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position. #T8#
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crusher is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Crusher defending well.
Crusher wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crusher is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T9#
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald content to control rather than advance. #T10##SUB2#
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crusher is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (0) Crusher
Crusher is trying to escape the mount but McDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Crusher 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (14) vs (0) Crusher #T11#
McDonald controls the position.
Crusher can't escape the position.
McDonald is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Crusher from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T12#
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Crusher . #SUB#
McDonald working for a choke but Crusher is defending well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crusher for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crusher wants to sweep but McDonald has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (17) vs (0) Crusher
Crusher seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crusher 's legs.
McDonald just content to control the position.
Crusher tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (20) vs (0) Crusher #T14#
Crusher is in bad spot here.
McDonald trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald is hanging on to Crusher 's back as he tries to escape.
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Crusher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Hetman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crusher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hetman with a body shot.
Hetman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crusher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hetman.
Crusher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crusher has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hetman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Crusher misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hetman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hetman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hetman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crusher 's waist but Crusher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hetman off to one side.
Hetman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crusher avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher slips under a jab from Hetman.
Hetman tries to clinch up but Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Crusher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hetman throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters with a left to the body.
Hetman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crusher 's waist but Crusher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hetman off to one side.
Crusher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##TD#
Hetman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crusher sprawls well initially but Hetman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hetman is just content to waste time from the top position. Crusher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Hetman is posturing up here but Crusher has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hetman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hetman has to tap! Slick submission there by Crusher !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Crusher !

Event: Da Great ToTT Check 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Adebisi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocodile moves away.
Crocodile avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Crocodile doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sir Crocodile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Adebisi avoids the body shot from Crocodile.
Crocodile misses with a body shot.
Crocodile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adebisi moves away.
A quick step to the side and Adebisi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon Adebisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crocodile misses with a body shot.
Crocodile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adebisi.
It looked like Adebisi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crocodile.
Adebisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crocodile.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crocodile just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Adebisi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crocodile.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Crocodile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crocodile 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sir Crocodile!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Sir Crocodile!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Sir Crocodile!

Sir Crocodile wins by unanimous decision!

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