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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Oakley closes the distance and clinches up with Crescenzo, looking for a takedown. Oakley pushes Crescenzo against the cage but Crescenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Oakley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crescenzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Oakley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crescenzo tries to pull guard but Oakley holds him up against the cage and eventually Crescenzo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Oakley breaks from the clinch.
Oakley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crescenzo defends well and Oakley ends up having to push Crescenzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oakley lands a head kick!
#ROC2#Crescenzo is rocked!#CL#
Crescenzo drives through and clinches with Oakley against the cage.
Oh Crescenzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oakley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crescenzo after a bit of a struggle.
Crescenzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Francesco Crescenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokeley Oakley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo is trying to pull guard but Oakley has him pressed against the cage.
Oakley lands a left hand.
#T1#
Crescenzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oakley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.
Crescenzo jumps guard but Oakley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crescenzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oakley stops a takedown attempt from Crescenzo.
A bit of stalling here from Oakley.
#BC2#
Oakley breaks from the clinch.
Oakley darts in looking for a takedown but Crescenzo gets double underhooks and turns Oakley into the cage.
Oakley looks for a takedown but Crescenzo sprawls well.
Oakley shoots in but no luck this time.
Oakley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crescenzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Oakley shoots in for a double leg but Crescenzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oakley closes the distance and clinches up with Crescenzo, looking for a takedown. Oakley pushes Crescenzo against the cage but Crescenzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Crescenzo with that takedown attempt.
Crescenzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oakley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Oakley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oakley dives in for a single leg takedown but Crescenzo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Oakley has managed to clinch.
Oakley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crescenzo up against the cage.
Oakley stalling in the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Oakley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crescenzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oakley counters with a head kick.
Oakley shoots for a takedown but Crescenzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Oakley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oakley scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Oakley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oakley throws a right hand that Crescenzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crescenzo also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Oakley gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Oakley breaks from the clinch.
Crescenzo throws a nice looking combination but Oakley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Oakley has managed to clinch.
Oakley stalling.
Oakley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crescenzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Oakley successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crescenzo wants to stand but Oakley is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Crescenzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crescenzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tokeley Oakley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oakley throws a shot to the body.
Oakley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crescenzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oakley or perhaps it was just good defense by Crescenzo, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Crescenzo. No joy for Oakley on that attempt.
Francesco Crescenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokeley Oakley.
Oakley has a takedown stuffed.
Francesco Crescenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo shoots for a takedown but Oakley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Oakley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oakley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oakley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Crescenzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oakley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crescenzo managing to block the knees to the body from Oakley.
Oakley wants a takedown but no success here.
Crescenzo working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Oakley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tokeley Oakley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oakley.
Oakley has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Crescenzo looking to score a takedown here. Oakley is defending well but Crescenzo drives through and ends up in Oakley's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Oakley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Oakley lands a knee to the body.
Oakley has Crescenzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crescenzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oakley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oakley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Oakley has closed the distance and engaged Crescenzo in a clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Oakley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakley keeping moving, preventing Crescenzo from controlling successfully.
Oakley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crescenzo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oakley's guard.
Crescenzo wants to get back to his feet.
Crescenzo wants to control but Oakley is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Crescenzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oakley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crescenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Oakley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Oakley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crescenzo pulls his head out easily.
Crescenzo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Crescenzo. No joy for Oakley on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tokeley Oakley 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oakley misses with the combination.
Crescenzo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Crescenzo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crescenzo tries to clinch up but Oakley circles away and keeps his distance.
Oakley looks for a takedown but Crescenzo sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oakley.
Crescenzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crescenzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Francesco Crescenzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokeley Oakley.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown attempt - Oakley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Crescenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crescenzo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oakley avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Oakley instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Oakley pulls guard.
Crescenzo trying to control but Oakley is working from the bottom. #T2##ES2#
Oakley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Oakley is looking for a takedown.
Crescenzo is trying to break the clinch but Oakley has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Oakley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oakley or perhaps it was just good defense by Crescenzo, which made it look bad.
Crescenzo throws a big counter combination but Oakley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oakley shoots in but Crescenzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crescenzo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Oakley moves into the clinch.
Crescenzo is trying to stall.
Oakley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oakley wants a takedown.
#BC#
Crescenzo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Oakley has managed to clinch.
Tokeley Oakley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Oakley breaks the clinch.
Oakley shoots in for a takedown but Crescenzo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oakley wants to clinch up but Crescenzo keeps it at a distance.
Oakley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Crescenzo misses with a wild combination.
Oakley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crescenzo as he jumps to the side.
Oakley blocks a head kick by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crescenzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Oakley misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crescenzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crescenzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tokeley Oakley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oakley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokeley Oakley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Crescenzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crescenzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milton Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale connects with a jab.#ROC2#Crescenzo is rocked!
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hale but Hale pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hale darts in and clinches Crescenzo up against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hale lands an uppercut.
Oh Crescenzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crescenzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crescenzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hale presses Crescenzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale scores with a shot to the side of Crescenzo's head.
A short uppercut from Hale.
Crescenzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crescenzo is working for takedown but Hale is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale misses with some punches.
Crescenzo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Crescenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hale misses with a punch on the inside.
Crescenzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Crescenzo.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale cracks Crescenzo with a nice body shot.
Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD2#
Hale drops Crescenzo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crescenzo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale creates a bit of distance for himself, with Crescenzo pressed up against the cage and cracks Crescenzo with a massive uppercut! Crescenzo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Hale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milton Hale! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Gadzhiyev shoots for a double leg takedown but Crescenzo sprawls well. He's pushed Gadzhiyev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Crescenzo clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Crescenzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Gadzhiyev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crescenzo did well to prevent Gadzhiyev getting side control.
Gadzhiyev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crescenzo pushes Gadzhiyev off looking to stand but Gadzhiyev dives back in and keeps control.
Crescenzo is looking to control Gadzhiyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crescenzo avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crescenzo is looking for a sweep. Gadzhiyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo trying to hold on to Gadzhiyev's head to control him but Gadzhiyev postures up.
Gadzhiyev drops an elbow to the side of Crescenzo's head.
Nice strikes from Gadzhiyev there. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gadzhiyev in particular looking to stall.
Gadzhiyev working over Crescenzo with some ground and pound. Crescenzo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crescenzo wants to control the action here but instead Gadzhiyev manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescenzo can't escape the position.
Gadzhiyev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#Crescenzo is rocked!
Gadzhiyev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crescenzo is still in real trouble! Can Gadzhiyev finish him?
Gadzhiyev working the ground and pound effectively.
Gadzhiyev cracks Crescenzo with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abubakar Gadzhiyev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Crescenzo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Butler 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.
Butler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Butler is in close to Crescenzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butler pushing down on Crescenzo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crescenzo looks winded!#SUB#
Butler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crescenzo defends it well.
Crescenzo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crescenzo wants to improve his position but Butler is controlling well.
Butler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crescenzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butler lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Butler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crescenzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Butler working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Crescenzo is rocked!
Crescenzo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Butler winds up and cracks Crescenzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crescenzo is still in real trouble! Can Butler finish him?#SUB#
Butler 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Butler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crescenzo is just riding it out for now. Butler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Butler is working for a submission of some sort.
Crescenzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Nice strikes from Butler there. #SUB#
Butler is trying for a kimura here. Crescenzo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Butler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braedon Butler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Booth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crescenzo's head.
Crescenzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crescenzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Booth scores with a nice right hand.
Crescenzo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Booth stalks Crescenzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crescenzo's face. Crescenzo staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Crescenzo is rocked!
Crescenzo slips a jab and a cross from Booth.
Crescenzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Booth finish him?
Booth dodges the punch combination from Crescenzo.
Crescenzo is looking to clinch.
Crescenzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Booth misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth wants to improve his position but instead Crescenzo has moved into half guard.
Booth has a hand on Crescenzo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Crescenzo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Booth is looking to improve his position but Crescenzo isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Booth taking shots to the head.
Crescenzo thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth is desperately trying to improve his position but Crescenzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Crescenzo trying to control but Booth is having none of it.
Crescenzo prevents Booth from getting the reversal.
Booth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crescenzo on the ground.
Crescenzo landing strikes from the mount and Booth is in trouble! #T2#
Booth has given up his back.
Crescenzo keeps control of the position as Booth tries to break free.
Crescenzo trying to control.
Booth is covering up but some of the strikes from Crescenzo are getting through and doing damage.
Crescenzo has the hooks in. Booth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Booth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Booth is trying to stand back up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crescenzo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crescenzo looking to hold on to the position here but Booth rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Booth wants to sweep here but Crescenzo controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crescenzo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Crescenzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Booth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crescenzo is one step ahead there.
Booth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Booth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crescenzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo 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#
Booth tests Crescenzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crescenzo is looking to clinch.
Crescenzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Booth counters with a left to the body.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Booth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Booth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crescenzo under the eye.
Crescenzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Booth to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo tries to clinch up
and Booth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crescenzo thinking. #T1#
Booth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crescenzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broderick Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth lands an overhand right.
Crescenzo fails with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Booth drops Crescenzo with a beautiful combination! Crescenzo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Booth is looking for the KO!
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crescenzo can do to turn this around?#KD#
Booth lands a big uppercut and Crescenzo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Crescenzo looks OK. Booth waves Crescenzo back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crescenzo tries to clinch there but Booth circles away.
Booth digs a good body shot into Crescenzo's ribs.
Booth keeps the fight on the outside.
Crescenzo has his takedown stuffed
and Booth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Crescenzo misses with a wild combination.
Booth with a hook.#KD#
Booth cracks Crescenzo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Crescenzo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Booth finish him?
Crescenzo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Booth gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broderick Booth!
A relieved looking Broderick Booth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Crescenzo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Crescenzo jumps guard and drags Boateng to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crescenzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boateng wants to pass the guard but Crescenzo is keeping the position.
Boateng trying to move into half guard but instead Crescenzo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Crescenzo wants to get up but he can't break Boateng's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boateng is trying to control the position but Crescenzo postures up.
Crescenzo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crescenzo passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boateng tries to bench press Crescenzo off him but Crescenzo keeps the position.
Crescenzo working the ground and pound from side control.
Crescenzo advances to mount.
Boateng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Crescenzo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boateng is squirming around, avoiding Crescenzo's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boateng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boateng sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boateng is trying to control but Crescenzo manages to pass to mount!
Boateng tries to hold on but Crescenzo postures up.
Crescenzo lands a big elbow.
Boateng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crescenzo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boateng to take his back!#T2#
Boateng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crescenzo.
#SUB2#
Boateng defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Crescenzo's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crescenzo scores with punches from the back.
Boateng is covering up but some of the strikes from Crescenzo are getting through and doing damage.
Boateng rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions off his back.
Boateng tries to roll over but Crescenzo keeps him under control.#T3#
Boateng is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Crescenzo jumps into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crescenzo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Boateng tries to buck Crescenzo off but Crescenzo is having none of it.
Boateng looking for a sweep but Crescenzo has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Crescenzo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boateng to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boateng shrugs it off.
Boateng tries to lock up and control but Crescenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crescenzo breaks from Boateng's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boateng is looking to get to half guard.
Boateng wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Crescenzo wants to control but Boateng is keeping busy.
Crescenzo controls the action.#T4##SUB2#
Crescenzo looking for the choke from the back.
Boateng prevents Crescenzo from getting a body triangle.
Crescenzo keeps control of the position as Boateng tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crescenzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boateng.
I really don't envy Boateng right now.
Crescenzo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crescenzo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boateng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crescenzo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boateng has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Crescenzo looks winded!
Boateng is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo 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##CL#
Boateng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crescenzo is trying to break the clinch but Boateng has him pressed against the cage.
Boateng tries to pull guard but Crescenzo holds him up against the cage and eventually Boateng drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Crescenzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Crescenzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crescenzo 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#
Boateng tries to roll over but Crescenzo keeps him under control.
Crescenzo wants to free his trapped foot but Boateng is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boateng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crescenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Boateng.
Crescenzo lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Boateng throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crescenzo escapes and throws Boateng's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Crescenzo scoring with punches from side control.
Crescenzo wants to control but Boateng is keeping him busy.
Boateng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boateng is working hard here to advance position.
Boateng manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boateng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boateng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crescenzo on the ground.
Boateng is trying to control but Crescenzo passes into side control!
Crescenzo trying to control the action but Boateng is working from the bottom. #T2#
Boateng looking for a sweep but Crescenzo has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Crescenzo working for a guillotine from mount but Boateng is in no mood to give up.
Boateng tries to reverse the position but Crescenzo maintains control.
Crescenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Boateng tries to improve his position but Crescenzo has taken his back! Crescenzo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boateng tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crescenzo pushes Boateng away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francesco Crescenzo! |
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Event:
OFC 5
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crescenzo's waist but Crescenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lamb off to one side.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Crescenzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Crescenzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamb pulls Crescenzo in close to prevent any damage.
Lamb is trying to keep Crescenzo in close.
Crescenzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Crescenzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Crescenzo 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.
Lamb tries to clinch but Crescenzo moves out of range.
Crescenzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crescenzo somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crescenzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Crescenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in and gets a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.#SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Crescenzo has wrist control.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lamb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Lamb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crescenzo, up you get!
An inside leg kick from Lamb misses. #CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch. #TD#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Lamb stands up and waves to Crescenzo to follow him. #CL2#
Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crescenzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Crescenzo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lamb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crescenzo smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Crescenzo is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo 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.
Lamb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Crescenzo gets tackled into the cage by Lamb. Lamb maintains the clinch.
Lamb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crescenzo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Crescenzo has Lamb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crescenzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lamb tumbling to the mat - Crescenzo dives into Lamb's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to push Lamb away but Lamb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lamb gets an underhook and turns Crescenzo into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Lamb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lamb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Lamb manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Lamb controlling the action here.
Lamb trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Lamb is just content to waste time from the top position. Crescenzo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Crescenzo working for a triangle but Lamb defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lamb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lamb has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Crescenzo is trying to keep Lamb in close.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Crescenzo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lamb stands up over Crescenzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lamb trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Crescenzo.
Damian Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crescenzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Lamb stands up from Crescenzo's guard - Lamb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lamb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crescenzo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lamb stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lamb tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crescenzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crescenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown
and Lamb counters with a big head kick but Crescenzo shrugs it off.
Francesco Crescenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamb has a takedown stuffed.
Crescenzo is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
#CL#
Crescenzo clinches up against the cage.
Lamb tries to circle away but Crescenzo has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Lamb has picked Crescenzo up - he's going for a ride! Lamb dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Crescenzo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crescenzo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lamb working a defensive guard but Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Crescenzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crescenzo works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Lamb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Crescenzo landing strikes from the mount and Lamb is in trouble!
Lamb tries to lock up and control but Crescenzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo pushes him away.
Lamb is controlling an arm, preventing Crescenzo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Crescenzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crescenzo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Crescenzo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Lamb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lamb and Crescenzo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lamb struggling a bit here.
Francesco Crescenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Lamb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Crescenzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lamb 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Lamb!
Damian Lamb is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
OFC 3
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Lamb shoots for a double leg takedown but Crescenzo sprawls well. He's pushed Lamb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Crescenzo. No joy for Lamb on that attempt.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown but Lamb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crescenzo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamb won't be happy with that.
Lamb throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Crescenzo rushes Lamb and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Crescenzo gets control of Lamb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crescenzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lamb trying to move into half guard but instead Crescenzo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lamb is trying to control the position but Crescenzo postures up. #T1#
Crescenzo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lamb's guard.
Lamb keeping full guard, as Crescenzo tries to pass.
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crescenzo passes into half guard.
Lamb pushes Crescenzo off looking to stand but Crescenzo dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crescenzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Crescenzo seems content to control.
Lamb won't allow Crescenzo to pass to mount.
Crescenzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lamb looking for a kimura from the bottom but Crescenzo passes into side control!
Lamb is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lamb is trying to work for a sweep but Crescenzo has mounted him!
Lamb takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Crescenzo with shots to the head and body - Lamb looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to secure an arm triangle but Lamb defends it well.
Lamb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescenzo content just to control the position here.
Crescenzo lands a couple of good shots and Lamb has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB2#
Crescenzo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crescenzo wants to control the position but Lamb frees himself and scrambles - Crescenzo manages to regain control in side control.
Lamb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Lamb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lamb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crescenzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo 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#
Crescenzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crescenzo throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Crescenzo goes for a double leg but Lamb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamb continues to drive forward.
Crescenzo throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Crescenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamb as he avoids it easily.
Lamb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo leaves Lamb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crescenzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lamb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Crescenzo controlling the pace.
Crescenzo is breathing heavily.
Lamb tries to kick Crescenzo off but Crescenzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Lamb trying to control from the bottom.
Lamb trying to get back to full guard but Crescenzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crescenzo wants to control the pace but Lamb is squirming around nicely.
Crescenzo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Francesco Crescenzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crescenzo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lamb sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lamb tries to roll over but Crescenzo keeps him under control.#T3#
Crescenzo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lamb is looking to improve his position.
Crescenzo trying to mount his opponent but Lamb defends it.
Lamb trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lamb trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Lamb that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lamb tries to hold on but Crescenzo postures up.
Crescenzo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lamb?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crescenzo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Crescenzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Crescenzo as Lamb shoots in.
Lamb tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crescenzo.
Crescenzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crescenzo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Crescenzo postures up in Lamb's guard and throws a big left but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb wants to stand but Crescenzo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crescenzo stays in close to Lamb's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Crescenzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamb is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamb is looking to clinch.
Crescenzo avoids the head kick by Lamb.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crescenzo is defended easily by Lamb.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crescenzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crescenzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#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.
Crescenzo avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Crescenzo with the counter takedown but Lamb avoids it easily.
Crescenzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crescenzo misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Crescenzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lamb sprawls well initially but Crescenzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lamb desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Lamb actively working from the bottom here.
Crescenzo working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Crescenzo wants to pass the guard but Lamb is defending well.
Lamb is pressing down on Crescenzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lamb will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Crescenzo wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
Lamb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crescenzo wants to get up but he can't break Lamb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crescenzo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crescenzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Crescenzo counters with a shoot takedown. Lamb fights it but they end up in guard.
Crescenzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lamb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crescenzo uses it to pass to side control.
Crescenzo controls the position.
Crescenzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Crescenzo really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Lamb gets caught flat footed, as Crescenzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lamb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crescenzo is trying to pull guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crescenzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crescenzo jumps guard but Lamb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Damian Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Crescenzo.#BC#
Lamb manages to break the clinch.
Crescenzo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Lamb closes the distance and clinches.
Crescenzo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#TD#
Lamb jumps guard.
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!
Lamb trying to keep a closed guard but Crescenzo is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Crescenzo stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.
Lamb is working hard here to advance position.
Crescenzo pushes down on Lamb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamb is staying active underneath Crescenzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamb is looking to control Crescenzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamb avoid being mounted?
Crescenzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamb defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crescenzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crescenzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crescenzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crescenzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crescenzo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lamb is defending well. Crescenzo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lamb has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Crescenzo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francesco Crescenzo!
Francesco Crescenzo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
OFC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcpherson throws a sloppy head kick and Crescenzo moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Mcpherson dives in and scores a takedown into Crescenzo's guard.
Crescenzo is trying to keep Mcpherson in close.
Crescenzo is wriggling around but Mcpherson manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain the position but Mcpherson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcpherson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpherson trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away. #SUB#
Crescenzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcpherson pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Mcpherson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Crescenzo trying to control from the bottom.
Mcpherson tries to pass to full mount but Crescenzo defends it. #SUB#
Crescenzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crescenzo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcpherson wants to control but Crescenzo is keeping him busy.
Crescenzo is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crescenzo taking some punishment here, with Mcpherson in his half guard.
Crescenzo is trying to control but can't.
Mcpherson trying to control from half guard but Crescenzo is working away.
Crescenzo is trying to maintain the position but Mcpherson is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcpherson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crescenzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcpherson is looking for the big counter here.
Crescenzo has a takedown stuffed.
Mcpherson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crescenzo defends it well.#TD2#
Mcpherson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crescenzo to the ground. Mcpherson is now in Crescenzo's guard.
Mcpherson trying to control but Crescenzo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Crescenzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crescenzo prevents Mcpherson from improving his position.
Crescenzo is pressing down on Mcpherson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcpherson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Crescenzo seems content to control.
Mcpherson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Crescenzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Crescenzo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#ES2#
Mcpherson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mcpherson slaps away a takedown attempt from Crescenzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcpherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Mcpherson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mcpherson lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crescenzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcpherson working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Mcpherson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mcpherson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crescenzo's guard.
Crescenzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcpherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcpherson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crescenzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcpherson has managed to get both his arms back between Crescenzo's legs - danger averted.
Mcpherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crescenzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crescenzo working a defensive guard here.
Jonathan Mcpherson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcpherson wants to control from the top but Crescenzo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crescenzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Crescenzo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Mcpherson cracks Crescenzo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Mcpherson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcpherson wanted to stand there but Crescenzo had control of the position.
Mcpherson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crescenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mcpherson looking to improve position, pressing down on Crescenzo's thigh with his hand. Crescenzo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mcpherson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mcpherson's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Crescenzo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francesco Crescenzo! |
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Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Crescenzo circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crescenzo! But no joy.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crescenzo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Crescenzo feints and as Alvarez raises his hands in defense, Crescenzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crescenzo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crescenzo has a closed guard, preventing Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Crescenzo 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#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crescenzo has a closed guard, preventing Alvarez from standing up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crescenzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Crescenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Alvarez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Alvarez gets caught napping as Crescenzo dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Crescenzo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Crescenzo postures up.
#T3#
Crescenzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Crescenzo has locked up a guillotine! Crescenzo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Alvarez is holding on here and Crescenzo must be using up a lot of energy. Alvarez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Crescenzo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Francesco Crescenzo! |
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