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Event:
GC 531 Doncis VS Rihard
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Up closes the distance and clinches. A body shot lands from Up.
Crute is breathing heavily. Up throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Up lands with a short shot to the head. Up pushes Crute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut. Up lands on the inside with an uppercut. Up lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A shot in the inside from Up. Up lands with a right to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Up creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2# Up drops Crute onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crute is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Crute is rocked! Up throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crutes head. Oh Crute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Up creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Crute's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Crute drops to his knees and Up pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Back Up! |
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Event:
GC 528 Rihard VS Freeman
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Crute drives through with a takedown into guard. Crute is standing up over Kayemba. Kayemba looks to escape but Crute dives into side control.
Crute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REVB# Kayemba pushes Crute away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crute gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB# Crute has hold of Kayemba's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kayemba tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crute cranks the arm and Kayemba screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kayemba, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Crute! |
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Event:
GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Arni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Arni pushes Crute up against the cage in a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Crute is trying to stall.
Arni can't get the takedown.
#TD# Arni jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Arni pushes Crute off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut. Crute leaves Arni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhanes Arni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Crute tries to close the distance and clinch but Arni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Crute looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arni is fending him off so far but Crute persists. Nope, Arni circles away and we're back to standing. Crute tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arni swivels and escapes. Crute tries to clinch but fails miserably and Arni counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Crute gets tackled into the cage by Arni. Arni maintains the clinch. Arni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crute pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Arni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Arni misses with a head kick.
Crute throws a lazy head kick and Arni counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Arni clinches. #BC# Arni breaks the clinch.
Crute with a poor takedown enabling Arni to counter with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Arni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# Arni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crute backwards. Crute looking to slow down the pace here. Arni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Crute using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crute is trying to pull guard but Arni has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Arni jumps guard and drags Crute to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Crute wants to get up but he can't break Arni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Arni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Crute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Arni tries to land a sweep but no joy. Arni working a defensive guard here.
Arni wants to get back to his feet but Crute is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Crute slips nicely into half guard. It looks like Crute is going to stand back up.
Arni wants to get back to full guard but Crute has mounted him! Crute can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arni is looking to escape. #T4# Crute dominating with strikes here. Crute prevents Arni from getting the reversal. Arni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground. Crute pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2# Crute looking to secure an arm triangle but Arni defends it well. #SUB2# Arni tries to improve his position but Crute has taken his back! Crute has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arni tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crute pushes Arni away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Crute! |
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Event:
GC 520 Mays VS Crute
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# Crute throws a body kick that misses and Mays counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mays has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ruttos gym in the buildup to the fight. Mays cracks Crute with a good jab. Mays slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mays bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mays tries to counter by clinching up but Crute breaks away and moves out of range. Mays scores with a jab to the jaw. Mays uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crute has time to react. Crute has a takedown stuffed. Mays tries to counter by clinching up but Crute breaks away and moves out of range. Crute dives in and grabs Mays's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mays pushes down on Crute's head and hops out. Mays scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Mays pushes Crute up against the cage in a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mays lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mays has Crute pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mays.
Mays keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crute's efforts to push away.#T1# Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Mays. Mays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mays lands with a right to the head. Crute tries to pull guard but Mays holds him up against the cage and eventually Crute drops back down to his feet.
Colt Mays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Crute. Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Crute misses with a body punch.
Mays scores with a shoulder strike. Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mays has Crute pressed against the cage, preventing Crute from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mays pressing his opponent against the cage. Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Mays blocks an elbow strike from Crute.
Mays softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mays slowing the pace effectively. Mays has Crute pushed against the cage. Mays gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. A short uppercut from Mays. Mays lands a body shot. Mays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crutes head. Crute jumps guard but Mays turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Mays stalling.
Mays lands with a left to the head. A short left from Mays. Mays lands a body punch. Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# Crute tries to pull guard but Mays holds him up against the cage and eventually Crute drops back down to his feet.
Mays lands with a light punch inside. Mays lands a left hand.
Mays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crute backwards. Crute looking to stall.
Good body shot from Mays.
Mays lands a hook to the side of the head. Crute tries to pull guard but Mays forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mays lands with a right to the head. Mays makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Mays. Mays lands with a light punch inside. Crute is trying to pull guard but Mays has him pressed against the cage. Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# Good body shot from Mays.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mays lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mays lands a body shot. Mays scores with a shot to the side of Crute's head. Mays lands an uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Crute throws an elbow but misses. Mays pushes Crute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Mays. Mays lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mays works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mays effectively controlling the action here. Mays lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Mays. A short right from Mays. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Mays dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Crute closes the distance but Mays moves to the side and Mays counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mays lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut. Crute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mays is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crute can do to turn this around? Mays lands with a shot to the body. Mays with a nice cross. Mays stuffs the takedown. Mays ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Mays throws a series of punches but Crute avoids them all with ease. A left and a right from Mays both land. Nice combination. Crute walks into a stiff left hand from Mays. Mays with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mays misses with a two punch combination.
Crute is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Mays throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2# Crute gets the takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2# Crute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Crute is breathing heavily. Mays is not content to let Crute control the position. Mays tries to improve position but can't. Crute is looking to take a break and control but Mays is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mays on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mays tries to get out of the position. Crute wants to stand but Mays is controlling his arm.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mays is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Crute has hold of Mays's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mays tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crute cranks the arm and Mays screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mays, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Crute! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1# Blackwood tries to bum rush Crute with a series of wild strikes but Crute uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Blackwood looks to land a combination but Crute avoids it well. Blackwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackwood stuns Crute with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Blackwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Crute shoots in and drives through. Blackwood sprawls well. Blackwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crute slips a jab and a cross from Blackwood.
Crute dives in and grabs Blackwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackwood pushes down on Crute's head and hops out. Crute throws a head kick but Blackwood moves out of range.
Blackwood connects with a superb combination that knocks Crute out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blackwood before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Crute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Blackwood! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1# Crute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Yurchon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Yurchon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.#KD# Yurchon cracks Crute with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yurchon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crute to stand back up! Yurchon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Crute out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azek Yurchon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frazier.#TD2# Crute throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frazier was covering up waiting for the punch and Crute finishes the takedown easily into guard. Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom. Frazier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Crute tries to stand but Frazier is controlling from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom. Crute missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom. Crute won't allow Frazier to sweep him here. Crute passes Frazier's left leg - he's now in half guard. Crute trying to advance position but Frazier counters by regaining guard. Crute in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Crute advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2# Crute wants to work for an arm triangle but Frazier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crute trying to mount his opponent but Frazier defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crute moves into full mount! Frazier won't be happy about that! Crute is looking to stand but Frazier has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Crute wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely. Frazier is looking to improve his position but Crute isn't that keen on the idea.#T3# Crute unloads with some shots from mount but Frazier bucks and avoids them well.
Frazier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frazier is squirming around, avoiding Crute's attempts to control the action. Crute fails to move to back control. Crute trying to control but Frazier is having none of it. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Crute postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frazier looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2# Crute has control of Frazier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frazier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crute thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Crute dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Frazier shoots in and drives through. Crute sprawls well. Jimmy Crute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice sprawl there from Crute as Frazier shoots in.#CL# Frazier closes the distance and pushes Crute back into the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Frazier.
#TD# Frazier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crute regains guard.
Frazier looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Crute is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frazier lands a couple of digs. Crute being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Frazier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Crute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy. Frazier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crute for as long as he can get away with. Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Crute is retaining full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Frazier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crute avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Crute tries to keep at a distance but Frazier has taken the fight into the clinch. Crute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Frazier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crute regains guard immediately. Crute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Frazier controlling from the top position. Crute wants to stand but Frazier is controlling the position. Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crute swivels though and keeps the full guard. Frazier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground. Crute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Dwayne Frazier dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Crute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crute lands in his opponent's guard. Frazier keeping moving, preventing Crute from controlling successfully. Frazier trying to strike off his back.
Crute tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crute accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Crute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frazier's guard. #T1# Crute is keen to just control but Frazier is a slippery customer. Crute passes into side control, despite Frazier's attempt to control the position.
Frazier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Crute is looking to take a break and control but Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jimmy Crute has got the better of the ground game so far. Frazier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Crute wants to control but Frazier is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Frazier fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Crute leaves Frazier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Crute throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier. Frazier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crute is fending him off so far but Frazier persists. Nope, Crute circles away and we're back to standing. Crute is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2# Crute drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frazier throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working. #T4# Frazier wants to control but Crute postures up. Crute scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2# Crute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frazier has escaped the position, nice work there. Frazier taking a bit of punishment here - Crute scoring with strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frazier is not content to let Crute control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Crute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Crute 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:29 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Crute! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Crute moves into range and clinches up with Ahmad. A head punch on the inside from Crute fails to land. Crute wants a takedown.
Crute tries to break the clinch but Ahmad is controlling the position. Ahmad effectively controlling the action here. Crute tries to pull guard but Ahmad won't allow it.
Ahmad lands a left hand.
Crute is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahmad to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Crute. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Ahmad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Crute looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahmad is fending him off so far but Crute persists. Nope, Ahmad circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Ahmad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crute sprawls well initially but Ahmad persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Crute on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmad trying to pass the guard but Crute defending well. #T1# Well, if Ahmad 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.
Crute makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crute. Ahmad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ahmad stands up over Crute, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ahmad tries to stand but Crute is controlling from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ahmad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Ahmad postures up.
Crute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahmad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Ahmad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ahmad distracts Crute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ahmad stays in close to Crute's body and controls the position. Ahmad tries to free his leg and advance position but Crute is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Crute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ahmad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Crute misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ahmad slaps away a takedown attempt from Crute, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL# Crute clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Ahmad pulls guard. Crute trying to control but Ahmad is working from the bottom. #T4# Crute advances to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crute throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Crute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crute passes the guard and advances to mount! Ahmad is looking to get to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asep Ahmad 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##TD2# Crute gets caught napping as Ahmad dives in and scores a takedown. Crute manages to retain guard.#SUB# Ahmad is posturing up here but Crute has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ahmad tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ahmad has to tap! Slick submission there by Crute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Crute! |
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