Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FFS 21: Eastside Jacksonville
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Del Gaiso has Cranswick up against the ropes in a clinch.
Del Gaiso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cranswick gets underhooks to prevent Del Gaiso's takedown attempt.
Cranswick is trying to force a seperation but Del Gaiso has the dominant position.#BC#
Cranswick breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Del Gaiso closes the distance and clinches.
Del Gaiso misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranswick blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Del Gaiso has Cranswick pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Del Gaiso pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Cranswick tumbling to the mat - Del Gaiso dives into Cranswick's guard.
Del Gaiso won't allow Cranswick to get back to his feet.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes from guard but Cranswick blocks nicely. #T1#
Cranswick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Cranswick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cranswick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Gaiso on the ground.
Cranswick can't keep his opponent in guard - Del Gaiso advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Gaiso working Cranswick over with strikes.
Del Gaiso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cranswick defending well though.
Cranswick is trying to stand up here but Del Gaiso is controlling him well.
Del Gaiso throwing shots but Cranswick is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Del Gaiso decides to stand and escape the position.
Del Gaiso jabs Cranswick right on the nose. Cranswick blinks but takes it well.
Cranswick misses with a double jab. #T2#
A big left from Del Gaiso misses.
Cranswick closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Cranswick as Del Gaiso shoots in.#CL2#
Del Gaiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Del Gaiso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Gaiso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Del Gaiso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cranswick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Liam Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Del Gaiso.
Del Gaiso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Del Gaiso ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Gaiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cranswick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Gaiso is proving hard to escape from.
Del Gaiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cranswick is one step ahead there.
Cranswick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Del Gaiso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Gaiso 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Del Gaiso!
Our winner, Romeo Del Gaiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mian misses with a two punch combination.
Mian throws a series of punches but Goatov moves out of range.
Goatov ducks under a wild hook from Mian.
Goatov tries to bum rush Mian with a series of wild strikes but Mian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Goatov backs off Mian throws a huge counter combo but Goatov manages to avoid it all.
Goatov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mian counters with a two punch combo.
Goatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goatov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mian throws a series of punches but Goatov moves out of range.
Goatov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goatov jabs Mian right on the nose. Mian blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goatov misses with a two punch combination.
Mian misses with a double jab.
Goatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mian scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Mirasov Goatov has been cut.
Mian catches Goatov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Goatov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mujtaba Mian!

Event: G | 16: Zaitoun x Steel
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for McGraugh. That snapped Ewels's head back.
McGraugh misses with a hook.
Ewels misses with a takedown
and McGraugh counters with a straight right hand.
Ewels misses with a takedown
and McGraugh counters with a stiff right hand.
McGraugh lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from McGraugh.
Ewels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ewels. #CL#
McGraugh drives through and clinches with Ewels against the cage. #T1#
McGraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewelss head.
Ewels prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike.
McGraugh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGraugh is working Ewels over against the cage.
A short right from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh digs a right hand into Ewels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ewels's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body.
Ewels looks winded!#T2#
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGraugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGraugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGraugh scores with a shot to the side of Ewels's head.
McGraugh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
McGraugh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGraugh digs a right hand underneath Ewels's ribcage. Ewels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGraugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewelss head.
McGraugh is working Ewels over against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
McGraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
A short left from McGraugh. #ROC#Ewels is rocked!
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ewels is still on wobbly legs! Can McGraugh finish him?
McGraugh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewels backwards.
McGraugh lands a nice uppercut.
McGraugh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGraugh dips a shoulder and cracks Ewels with a mighty uppercut! Ewels falls back against the cage and McGraugh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ewels is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McGraugh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh retains his welterweight title!
Corey McGraugh decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: 1-quest for limits
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick is looking to clinch.
Toskr stalks Cranswick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cranswick's face. Cranswick staggers backwards, shaken.
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toskr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toskr feints a jab promting Cranswick to slip. Toskr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cranswick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Toskr does no damage.
Toskr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toskr misses with a few strikes there.
Cranswick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toskr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cranswick counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toskr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick looks to clinch
and Toskr counters with a two punch combo.
Toskr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toskr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cranswick lands a leg kick that knocks Toskr off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toskr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toskr throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease.
Cranswick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Toskr manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Toskr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranswick manages to avoid it.
Cranswick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Rata Toskr has been cut.
Toskr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cranswick doesn't seem bothered though.
Toskr misses with a double jab.
Cranswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toskr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick from Cranswick lands but Toskr takes it in his stride.
Toskr swinging wildly here.
Cranswick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toskr.
Toskr swats away the attempt to clinch by Cranswick.
Toskr throws a body punch but Cranswick moves out of range.
Toskr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cranswick circles away quickly and effectively.
Cranswick is looking to clinch but Toskr is avoiding it.
Cranswick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.#T2#
Toskr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toskr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toskr tries to bum rush Cranswick with a series of wild strikes but Cranswick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cranswick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toskr.
Cranswick tries to clinch but Toskr moves out of range.
As Cranswick backs off Toskr throws a huge counter combo but Cranswick manages to avoid it all.
Toskr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cranswick back to the cage. Toskr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Toskr misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Toskr.
Toskr looks winded!
Cranswick lands a head kick!
A combination from Toskr does no damage.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toskr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick wants to clinch
and Toskr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cranswick moves in looking to clinch but Toskr pushes him off.
Toskr throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease.
Toskr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Cranswick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toskr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.
Cranswick wants to clinch up but Toskr keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Toskr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toskr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Toskr.
Cranswick tries to clinch up but Toskr circles away and keeps his distance.
Toskr cracks Cranswick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toskr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cranswick tries to clinch there but Toskr circles away.
Toskr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cranswick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toskr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Toskr tries to get set, Cranswick tries to push him back and clinch up but Toskr manages to avoid the attempt.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.
Cranswick drops his hands momentarily and Toskr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toskr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Cranswick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Toskr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cranswick! He's just covering up as Toskr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rata Toskr!
Rata Toskr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FFS 13: Pahokee
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Reno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cranswick, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cranswick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reno has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Reno manages to break the clinch.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Cranswick lands.#CUT#It looks like Michael Reno has been cut.#CL2#
Reno rushes Cranswick and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Reno breaks from the clinch.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Reno avoids nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reno lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Reno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reno defends well and Cranswick ends up having to push Reno into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Reno forces Cranswick back against the ropes and clinches.
Reno scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Reno landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Reno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reno instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cranswick's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Reno breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cranswick clinches up against the ropes.
Reno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cranswick is trying to push Reno away but Reno has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Reno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Reno has Cranswick up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Reno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Reno has managed to clinch.
Reno lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cranswick backwards.
Cranswick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cranswick working hard to break the clinch.
Cranswick is trying to force a seperation but Reno has the dominant position.
Cranswick wants to break free but Reno has control.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Reno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Reno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranswick motions for Reno to come forward. Cranswick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Reno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Reno has managed to clinch.
Reno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cranswick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reno has him pressed against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Reno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reno 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Reno!
Michael Reno gave a mention to SynCity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: G | 13: TBA
Date: Jun 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for The Maker.
The Maker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewels with the counter takedown but The Maker avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ewels shoots in and bounces The Maker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Maker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Maker tries to get out of the position.
The Maker wants to get back to his feet but Ewels passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ewels is trying for a kimura here. The Maker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ewels wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Ewels!

Event: LK1-I-daddy's little monster
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Cranswick closes the distance and clinches.
Li landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Li breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li wants to stall.
Li pushes off an throws an elbow but Cranswick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Li tries to break free but Cranswick pushes him back against the ropes.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Cranswick won't allow it. #BC2#
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranswick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cranswick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Li - the referee stops the clock and Cranswick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Li. Cranswick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Cranswick counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
Li keeps Cranswick at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cranswick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Li has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Cranswick avoids it.#T1#
Cranswick fakes the leg kick and cracks Li in the body.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Cranswick scores with a head kick. Li tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Mun Li has been cut.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li looks winded!
A head kick misses from Li.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
Cranswick connects with a high kick.
Cranswick avoids the head kick by Li. #CL#
Cranswick closes the distance and pushes Li back into the ropes.
Cranswick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Li just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cranswick's brow.
Cranswick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Cranswick.
Stalling in the clinch from Cranswick. #BC#
Cranswick breaks the clinch.
Cranswick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cranswick moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLi.#T2#
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cranswick tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Cranswick moves into the clinch.
Cranswick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cranswick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cranswick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranswick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
Cranswick lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Cranswick forces Li back against the ropes and clinches.
Cranswick is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranswick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cranswick misses with a knee to the head.
Li tries to break the clinch but Cranswick is controlling the position.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Cranswick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mun Li's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cranswick instigates a clinch.
Cranswick looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Cranswick lands a damaging elbow.
Li blocks the elbow strike.
Cranswick looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cranswick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Li throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cranswick doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cranswick avoids the head kick by Li. #CL#
Cranswick closes the distance and pushes Li back into the ropes.#BC2#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cranswick moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Cranswick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cranswick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cranswick pushes off an throws an elbow but Li leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Li is trying to break free.#T1#
Cranswick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Cranswick avoids the elbow strike from Li, against the ropes.
Cranswick throws a head punch that misses.
Li being controlled against the ropes.#BC2#
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dale Cranswick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li throws a head kick that Cranswick semi-blocks. #CL#
Cranswick moves into the clinch successfully.
Cranswick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cranswick prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Li can't break the clinch.
Li tries a knee to the head but Cranswick blocks it.
Dale Cranswick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Li gets tackled into the ropes by Cranswick. Cranswick maintains the clinch. #T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cranswick throws an elbow but misses.
Li is trying to push Cranswick away but Cranswick has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cranswick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cranswick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mun Li's cut even more.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Cranswick keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Cranswick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Li as Cranswick tries to tie him up.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cranswick is defending well for now.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Cranswick is controlling him.
Cranswick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Li is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice elbow from Cranswick.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Cranswick is blocking nicely.
Cranswick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Cranswick lands a body shot.
Li is trying to push Cranswick away but Cranswick has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Cranswick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mun Li's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cranswick with the inside leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cranswick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Li misses with a low kick as Cranswick jumps back.
Cranswick wants to clinch.#CL#
Cranswick moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranswick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cranswick tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Li.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Cranswick darts in and clinches Li up against the ropes.
Li is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Li looking to slow down the pace here.
Cranswick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li is pushing Cranswick up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cranswick tries to stall but Li uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Li pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cranswick managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li wants to stall. #BC#
Cranswick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Li responds with a good body kick, but Cranswick manages to step out the way in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Li.
Cranswick tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Cranswick wants to clinch.
Cranswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cranswick forces Li back against the ropes and clinches.
Cranswick taking a breather.#BC2#
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li throws a big counter head kick but Cranswick avoids it with no problem.
Li throws a leg kick but Cranswick moved away.#CL#
Cranswick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mun Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dale Cranswick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li tries a knee to the head but Cranswick blocks it.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mun Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cranswick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Dale Cranswick!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Dale Cranswick!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Dale Cranswick!

Dale Cranswick wins by unanimous decision!

Event: KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost only half commits to the counter leg kick.
David Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Cranswick.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cranswick to score with a decent uppercut.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cranswick's hands.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Cranswick gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cranswick connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Cranswick throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Cranswick.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cranswick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.#T1##CL2#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranswick can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Frost looking to score a takedown here. Cranswick is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Cranswick's guard.#ES#
Cranswick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Frost has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cranswick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Cranswick is blocking nicely.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cranswick smiles and moves away.
Cranswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost moves to clinch but Cranswick breaks away
and Cranswick counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranswick motions for Frost to come forward. Cranswick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Frost tries to land a front kick but Cranswick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.#CL2#
Frost has managed to clinch.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranswick tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost prevents Cranswick from breaking the clinch.
Cranswick tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Frost.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cranswick wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Frost tries for a takedown but Cranswick manages to get underhooks.
Cranswick blocks a body shot from Frost. #BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cranswick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranswick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Cranswick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cranswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Cranswick throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cranswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranswick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cranswick as he jumps to the side.
Frost looks winded!#T4#
Cranswick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Cranswick scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Cranswick kicks Frost off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Cranswick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cranswick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Cranswick misses.
Frost swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cranswick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cranswick lands a lovely overhand right.
Cranswick works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Frost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Cranswick with a hook.
Frost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cranswick scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost throws a push kick but Cranswick slaps the foot to one side.
Cranswick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cranswick defends well and Frost ends up having to push Cranswick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
Nice uppercut lands for Cranswick. That snapped Frost's head back. #T1#
Cranswick's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranswick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cranswick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Cranswick moved out of range nicely.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Cranswick does no damage.
Cranswick sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Cranswick avoids it this time.
Cranswick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranswick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frost drags the fight down to the ground.
Cranswick won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost pulls Cranswick in close to prevent any damage.
Cranswick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cranswick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Frost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cranswick content to stall in guard here.
David Cranswick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cranswick wants to stand but Frost has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Frost has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cranswick is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Frost. #T3#
Frost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cranswick after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Frost is trying to trip Cranswick. He has hold of a leg but Cranswick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frost persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Frost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frost is controlling him.
Frost stands and throws Cranswick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cranswick can't do much from the bottom here.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Cranswick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Cranswick parries the strikes from Frost easily there. Frost is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cranswick to escape. #ES#
Cranswick throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Cranswick avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Frost is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cranswick can't fight it off and eventually Frost manages to take the fight to the floor. Cranswick looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frost is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Cranswick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cranswick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.#CL2#
Frost rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Cranswick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Frost. #BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranswick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Cranswick working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost stalling.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Cranswick stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost goes for a takedown attempt but Cranswick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Cranswick and move into the clinch position.
David Cranswick is winning the standup battle so far.
Cranswick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
David Cranswick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranswick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Cranswick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Cranswick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frost.
A big right from Frost misses.
Cranswick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
Frost shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cranswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cranswick lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Cranswick up against the cage.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cranswick's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Frost throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cranswick is looking to control Frost's arms but Frost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cranswick has his back to the cage.
Frost is working Cranswick over against the cage.
Robert Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Cranswick can't break the clinch.
Cranswick wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Frost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cranswick avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Cranswick.
Frost blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranswick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
And Frost tries to counter it with a takedown but Cranswick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cranswick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cranswick is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Cranswick circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cranswick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cranswick is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Cranswick circles away and we're back to standing.
Cranswick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cranswick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Cranswick.
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!
Cranswick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Cranswick scores with a punch to the head.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Frost changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frost dives in for a single leg takedown but Cranswick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cranswick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frost feints the counter takedown.
Cranswick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Frost rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cranswick wants to break free but Frost has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Cranswick wants to break free but Frost has control.
Frost tries to pull guard but Cranswick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robert Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cranswick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Cranswick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cranswick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cranswick!
Robert Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'.

Event: G | 8: Camara x Nosferatu
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Panya moves into the clinch.
Ewels blocks an uppercut.
Panya has a couple of punches blocked by Ewels. #T1#
Panya misses with a punch on the inside.
Ewels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panya walks away with a smile on his face. Ewels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panya misses with a straight left.
Panya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ewels takes one to the side of the head.
Ewels misses with a takedown attempt
and Ewels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Supachai Panya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Ewels.
Panya throws a lazy right hand but Ewels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ewels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Panya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ewels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panya lands with a shot to the body.
Panya cracks Ewels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ewels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ewels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ewels scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewels looks for a takedown but Panya sprawls well.#T3#
Panya lunges at Ewels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ewels's hand.
Supachai Panya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panya.
Ewels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panya defends it well.
Ewels slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Panya as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Panya cracks a nice hook into Ewels's ribs.
A jab from Panya misses. #T4##CL#
Ewels gets tackled into the cage by Panya. Panya maintains the clinch.
Ewels has Panya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Panya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Panya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panya with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ewels is defended easily by Panya.
Ewels fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Supachai Panya 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##TD2#
Ewels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Panya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ewels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Panya wants to stand and escape but Ewels is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ewels manages to pass to side control.
Panya tries to kick Ewels off in order to stand up. Ewels Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Panya is looking to get back to his feet here but Ewels is keeping cool and he's managed to take Panya's back.
Panya is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Ewels working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Panya is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ewels has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Panya taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Ewels!

Event: GDL 34: John vs Orion
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Tofail wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tofail.
Mian looks winded!
Mian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD#
Tofail feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mian sprawling to the canvas! Mian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tofail finish him?! #ROC#
Mian is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mujtaba Mian has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tofail throws out a loose jab but Mian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mian is still on wobbly legs! Can Tofail finish him?
Tofail shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Mian takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tofail sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Mian bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
A victorious Tobig Tofail thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranswick.
Gates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cranswick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gates somewhat.

Gates pushes Cranswick up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gates avoiding damage.

Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gates taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Gates.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick tries to break the clinch but Gates is controlling the position.
Gates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cranswick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cranswick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cranswick is trying to break the clinch but Gates has him pressed against the ropes.
Cranswick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gates keeps control of Cranswick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cranswick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gates.

Cranswick breaks from the clinch.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Gates is looking to counter punch.
Cranswick feints a jab promting Gates to slip. Cranswick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gates slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Gates feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cranswick is trying to keep Gates in close.

Gates decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Oooooh!!! Cranswick has knocked Gates down with a huge combo! Cranswick steps away and waves a wobbly Gates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Gates is rocked!
Gates lands with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cranswick 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Cranswick!

Event: Gladius | 5: Camara vs Krueger
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti lands a slapping body shot.
Francesco Benvenuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvenuti lands with an overhand left.
Benvenuti lands a really nice looking cross but Ewels seems unphased.
Benvenuti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ewels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benvenuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benvenuti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ewels. Ewels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ewels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ewels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Benvenuti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benvenuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benvenuti throws a hook but Ewels blocks it.
And Ewels tries to counter it with a takedown but Benvenuti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benvenuti misses with a wild body shot.
Ewels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ewels looks for a takedown but Benvenuti sprawls well.
Benvenuti lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benvenuti misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benvenuti, as that shot connected.
Benvenuti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ewels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Benvenuti finds it's way through Ewels's defenses.
Benvenuti scores with a sloppy right hand. Ewels should have avoided that one.
Benvenuti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ewels takes one on the button.
Jab by Benvenuti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ewels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benvenuti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ewels is just out of range.
Ewels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Benvenuti misses the target.
Ewels feints the counter takedown.
Benvenuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ewels in his tracks.
Benvenuti keeps the fight on the outside.
Benvenuti cracks Ewels with a good jab.
Ewels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benvenuti to score with a decent uppercut.
Benvenuti throws a looping overhand right but Ewels ducks down to avoid it.
Benvenuti swings widly with a right hand

and Ewels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benvenuti scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ewels manages to mount him!

Benvenuti wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Ewels has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Benvenuti taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Ewels!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick leaves Tarkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tarkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cranswick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cranswick throws a low kick, looking for Tarkin's leg but Tarkin calmly moves out of range.
Cranswick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cranswick throws a series of punches but Tarkin avoids them all with ease.
Tarkin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Cranswick tries to sprawl but Tarkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tarkin content to control rather than advance.
Tarkin trying to control from half guard but Cranswick is working away.
Cranswick tries to kick Tarkin off but Tarkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tarkin is looking to take a break and control but Cranswick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tarkin is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick wants to get back to his feet.

Tarkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Tarkin is trying to work for a kimura but Cranswick is defending well.

Tarkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cranswick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Tarkin seems to be looking for submissions.

Cranswick is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Tarkin has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Cranswick is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Fullon Tarkin!

Event: Gladius Fight Night 2
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
Lanka tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Ewels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lanka won't be happy with that.
Lanka is trying to get back to his feet.
Ewels advances nicely into full mount.
Lanka is just holding on here. Ewels manages to take his back. #SUB#
Ewels has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lanka is in real trouble here. Ewels gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lanka is tapping out! Ewels wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrew Ewels!

Event: Gladius Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1##TD#
Rodgers looking to score a takedown here. Ewels is defending well but Rodgers drives through and ends up in Ewels's guard.#SUB2#
Ewels looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodgers has picked Ewels up and slammed him! Ewels can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodgers manages to pass to side control!
Ewels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ewels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodgers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ewels actively working from the bottom here.
Ewels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodgers is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ewels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Ewels tries to kick Rodgers off but Rodgers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Rodgers is taking a breather. Ewels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodgers seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ewels trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ewels has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rodgers escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rodgers!
You can see the frustration on Ewels's face as Rodgers controls the position.
Rodgers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ewels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ewels to see if he's OK.
Rodgers is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ewels has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Ewels tries to improve position but can't.
Ewels is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ewels is looking to regain half guard here but Rodgers keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodgers takes a little break here. Ewels wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ewels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodgers really is a fat lump.
Rodgers scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ewels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ewels looks winded!#T3#
Rodgers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ewels!
Rodgers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ewels tries to hold on but Rodgers postures up.
Rodgers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ewels?
Rodgers lands with some strikes.
Rodgers landing strikes from the mount.
Rodgers is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rodgers trying to control but Ewels is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Rodgers working for a guillotine from mount but Ewels is in no mood to give up.
Rodgers controlling his opponent.
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Ewels is squirming around nicely.
Ewels is just holding on here. Rodgers manages to take his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers is landing with strikes. Ewels can't take much more of this.
Ewels tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Rodgers 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##TD#
Rodgers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ewels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodgers is in Ewels's guard.#SUB2#
Ewels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewels working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers wants to stand but Ewels has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ewels can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ewels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodgers has passed into half guard!
Rodgers wants to stand up but Ewels is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Rodgers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ewels defend it? Rodgers steps over the head and cranks it - Ewels is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rodgers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathan Rodgers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like David Cranswick has been cut.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philips connects with the punch.
Philips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranswick moves away.
Cranswick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Cranswick circles away.
Some wild striking there from Cranswick.
An attempted straight right counter from Philips misses the target.
No joy there for Cranswick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Philips is looking to counter with head kicks.
Philips looks to land a combination. Cranswick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Cranswick is rocked!
Philips dives in and grabs Cranswick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cranswick pushes down on Philips's head and hops out.
Cranswick is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranswick throws a head kick that misses.
Philips closes the distance and clinches up with Cranswick, looking for a takedown. Philips pushes Cranswick against the cage but Cranswick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cranswick seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranswick misses with a double jab.
Cranswick throws a shot to the body.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranswick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cranswick scores with a hook to the body. Philips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Philips throws a front kick aimed at Cranswick's knee but Cranswick avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips thuds a left hand into Cranswick's body.
David Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips tries to land a front kick but Cranswick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Philips lands the left hand.
Cranswick checks a leg kick nicely.
Philips throws a nice looking combination but Cranswick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Philips throws out a loose jab but Cranswick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Philips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranswick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Philips scrambles back to his feet.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Philips avoids nicely.
Philips misses with a looping right.
Cranswick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Cranswick tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.

Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranswick is just out of range.
Philips lands with a nice combination. Cranswick backs away looking to recover.
David Cranswick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch but Cranswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick scores with a one two! Philips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Philips misses the jab.
Cranswick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Philips does it's job there.
Cranswick stuffs the takedown attempt from Philips. Philips gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philips is breathing heavily.
Cranswick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranswick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philips.
Philips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cranswick.
Cranswick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cranswick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Cranswick. That snapped Philips's head back.

Philips rushes Cranswick and presses him up against the cage.

Philips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cranswick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick scores with a one two! Philips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Philips throws a hook to the side of Cranswick's head but Cranswick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Cranswick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Philips misses.
Cranswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Philips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Philips checks a low kick from Cranswick.
Philips avoids the body shot from Cranswick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cranswick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Philips shoots in for a takedown but Cranswick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranswick misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Cranswick misses.
Cranswick cracks Philips with an open hand slap.
Philips misses with a body shot.
Philips throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranswick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranswick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Cranswick both land. Nice combination.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cranswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranswick throws a sloppy head kick and Philips moves out of range easily.
Philips throws a right hand that Cranswick ducks under and follows up with a left that Cranswick also avoids with ease.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Philips misses.
It seemed like Cranswick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cranswick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cranswick duly obliges.
Philips throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philips.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cranswick looks to throw the jab but Philips is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cranswick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cranswick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cranswick scores with a nice head shot.
Cranswick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Philips.
Philips connects with a looping right hand.

Philips decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Philips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Philips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cranswick defending well though.
Cranswick regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Philips.
Philips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Philips postures up in Cranswick's guard and throws a big left but Cranswick blocks it.
Cranswick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Philips.
Philips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Philips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Philips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Philips is controlling him.
Philips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Philips has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cranswick is looking to stand up but Philips isn't so interested in that idea.

Philips stands up from Cranswick's guard - Philips perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Philips is defended easily by Cranswick.
Philips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Philips misses with a wild combination.
Cranswick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cranswick avoids the body shot from Philips.
Danga de danga de dang - Cranswick scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Philips!
Philips misses with the combination.
Cranswick throws a combination. Philips tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick lands a jab to the head.
Cranswick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cranswick lands a jab to the head.
David Cranswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Philips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cranswick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cranswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Cranswick circles away.
A nice combination there by Cranswick.
Cranswick ducks under a wild hook from Philips.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Philips there as he acknowledges the shot.
Philips moves out of range as Cranswick strikes.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranswick moves away.
Philips is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cranswick.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Cranswick lands.
Cranswick thuds a left hand into Philips's body.
Cranswick throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Cranswick looks to move away, Philips throws a big counter combo but Cranswick just gets out of the way.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt - Cranswick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cranswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Philips.

Philips has taken the fight to the clinch.

Philips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips lands a really nice looking cross but Cranswick seems unphased.
Cranswick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Philips throws an overhand right that lands on Cranswick's shoulder, as Cranswick tries to avoid the shot.
Cranswick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranswick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cranswick jabs at Philips's body.
Cranswick blocks a leg kick.
Cranswick connects with a nice looking jab.
Cranswick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cranswick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cranswick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Philips is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cranswick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Cranswick's cut.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Philips doesn't manage to clinch there - Cranswick circles away.
Philips shoots in but no luck this time.
Cranswick looks to land a combination but Philips avoids it well.
Philips was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
Philips misses with a double jab.
Cranswick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Philips looks to land a left hand but Cranswick moved out of range nicely.
Cranswick works Philips's body with a nice hook.
Philips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Philips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cranswick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philips.
Cranswick scores with a sloppy right hand. Philips should have avoided that one.
Cranswick misses with a wild body shot.
As Cranswick looks to move away, Philips throws a big counter combo but Cranswick just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranswick stalks Philips and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Philips's face. Philips staggers backwards, shaken.
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Philips.
Cranswick slips under a jab from Philips.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Philips ducks under and follows up with a left that Philips also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Cranswick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Philips doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Cranswick does it's job there.
Cranswick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Philips under the eye.
Philips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranswick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick unleashes a big counter combination but Philips bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Philips.
Philips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cranswick pinned against the cage. Cranswick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick throws a series of strikes that have Philips backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Philips is looking for a counter combo.
Philips avoids the body shot from Cranswick.
Philips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cranswick.
Philips is looking to chop away at Cranswick's legs.
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cranswick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cranswick looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Philips is looking to counter punch.
Philips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cranswick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt
and Cranswick counters with a series of strikes. Philips will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Philips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rudi Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranswick lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Cranswick lands.
Some wild striking there from Philips.
A lazy left from Philips finds it's target.
Cranswick ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Cranswick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Cranswick misses.
Philips cracks Cranswick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Philips misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranswick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranswick manages to avoid it.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranswick is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranswick! But no joy.
Cranswick throws a one two combo.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips slips a jab and a cross from Cranswick.

Cranswick gets tackled into the cage by Philips. Philips maintains the clinch.

Cranswick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Philips.
Philips lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Philips.
Cranswick throws a nice looking combination but Philips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philips.
Rudi Philips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cranswick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips is looking to score with low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cranswick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cranswick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Cranswick tries to clinch up.
Aguiar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cranswick wants to clinch up but Aguiar keeps it at a distance.
Cranswick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cranswick wants to clinch up but Aguiar keeps it at a distance.
Cranswick tries to clinch but Aguiar is having none of it.
Cranswick looks to clinch
and Aguiar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Aguiar moves into the clinch.
Cranswick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguiar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cranswick tries to circle away but Aguiar has him pinned against the cage.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but Aguiar blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Aguiar.
Aguiar lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Aguiar.
A short body shot lands from Aguiar as the two fighters clinch.
Aguiar scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguiar lands a hook that snaps the head of Cranswick backwards.
Aguiar lands a right hand. #T1#
Aguiar cracks Cranswick with a nice body shot.
Cranswick looking to throw knees to the head but Aguiar is blocking nicely.
Aguiar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cranswick backwards.
Aguiar lands a body shot.
Cranswick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cranswick looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aguiar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aguiar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguiar.
Aguiar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aguiar avoids it.
Aguiar scores with a shoulder strike.
Cranswick tries to break the clinch but Aguiar is controlling the position.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aguiar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cranswick.
Aguiar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aguiar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aguiar lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguiar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranswicks head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aguiar.
Aguiar blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Aguiar.
Cranswick trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Aguiar.
Aguiar scores with a shot to the side of Cranswick's head.
Aguiar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Aguiar.
Aguiar lands a left hand. #ROC#
Cranswick is rocked!
Aguiar lands a big right hand that drops Cranswick! The killer instinct kicks in and Aguiar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Aguiar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Didi Aguiar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1##CL#
Kryztevic rushes Cranswick and presses him up against the cage.
Cranswick throws an elbow that misses.
Cranswick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Kryztevic.
Kryztevic is trying to push Cranswick away but Cranswick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cranswick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kryztevic.
Kryztevic is trying to force a seperation but Cranswick has the dominant position.
Kryztevic takes an elbow to the temple.
Cranswick is trying to stall.
Cranswick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kryztevic avoids the damage to the body.
Cranswick has Kryztevic pressed against the cage, preventing Kryztevic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryztevic lands a body punch.
Kryztevic can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Cranswick manages to break the clinch.
Cranswick misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kryztevic or perhaps it was just good defense by Cranswick, which made it look bad. #T1#
Kryztevic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cranswick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kryztevic somewhat.
Cranswick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kryztevic is looking to counter punch.
Kryztevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Cranswick has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cranswick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kryztevics head.
Kryztevic has Cranswick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cranswick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Kryztevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kryztevic avoids the damage to the body.
Cranswick misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cranswick has Kryztevic pressed against the cage, preventing Kryztevic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Cranswick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cranswick controlling the action here for a moment.
Cranswick scores with a knee to the head.
Cranswick is trying to maintain a safe position but Kryztevic gets an underhook and turns Cranswick into the cage.
Kryztevic wants to take the fight to the mat but Cranswick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cranswick misses with an elbow over the top.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kryztevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cranswick landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranswick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Cranswick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Cranswick.
Cranswick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cranswick misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Kryztevic manages to break the clinch.
Kryztevic scores with a hook to the body. Cranswick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cranswick is looking to clinch but Kryztevic is avoiding it.
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kryztevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cranswick rushes Kryztevic and presses him up against the cage.
Cranswick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kryztevic. #T4#
Kryztevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but Kryztevic blocks it.
Cranswick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kryztevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Kryztevic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cranswick misses with a knee to the head.
Cranswick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but Kryztevic blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick tries to land a knee to the head but Kryztevic blocks with his arms.
Kryztevic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cranswick prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Cranswick 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#
Kryztevic blocks a head kick by Cranswick.
Luca Kryztevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch but Kryztevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kryztevic keeps the fight on the outside.
Kryztevic lands with a shot to the body.
Kryztevic lands with an overhand left.
Cranswick throws a head kick but Kryztevic moves out of range.
Kryztevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cranswick.
Cranswick doesn't manage to clinch there - Kryztevic circles away.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Cranswick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cranswick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cranswick throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cranswick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Cranswick.
Cranswick stalling in the clinch but Kryztevic improves position. #T1#
Cranswick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kryztevic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Kryztevic lands a takedown into guard.
Kryztevic stops Cranswick from standing up.
Kryztevic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cranswick's head.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kryztevic is controlling him.
Kryztevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cranswick on the ground.
Kryztevic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kryztevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Kryztevic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kryztevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dale Cranswick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kryztevic jabs Cranswick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kryztevic with a jab.
A jab from Kryztevic does it's job there.#T2#
Kryztevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kryztevic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cranswick.
Cranswick wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kryztevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Kryztevic tries to keep at a distance but Cranswick has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kryztevic drags the fight down to the ground.
Cranswick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kryztevic is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Cranswick stands and steps away. Kryztevic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Cranswick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kryztevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cranswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kryztevic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kryztevic just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kryztevic clinches up with Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage.
Cranswick gets underhooks to prevent Kryztevic's takedown attempt.
Cranswick throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Cranswick drags the fight down to the ground.
Cranswick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kryztevic is controlling him.
Kryztevic looking to sit in guard and control but Cranswick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Cranswick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Kryztevic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranswick scores with a kick to the body.
Cranswick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kryztevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kryztevic throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Cranswick lands a big head kick that sends Kryztevic tumbling to the mat! Cranswick takes a step backwards and waves Kryztevic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kryztevic is rocked!
Dale Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kryztevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Kryztevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cranswick is looking to slow Kryztevic down with leg kicks.
Cranswick wants to clinch up but Kryztevic keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kryztevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Cranswick throws an elbow that misses.
Kryztevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Cranswick looking to stall.
Kryztevic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cranswick smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luca Kryztevic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cranswick defending well as Kryztevic loads up on a big left hand.
Cranswick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cranswick connects with a solid leg kick.
Cranswick moves out of range as Kryztevic strikes.#CL#
Kryztevic rushes Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cranswick connects with a knee to the head.
Kryztevic is trying to drag Cranswick to the mat but Cranswick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kryztevic as Cranswick tries to tie him up.
Kryztevic is trying to push Cranswick away but Cranswick 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.
Kryztevic is looking to control Cranswick's arms but Cranswick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kryztevic has his back to the cage.
Kryztevic blocks the elbow strike.
Kryztevic is trying to break the clinch but Cranswick is controlling him.#T1#
Cranswick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cranswick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cranswick.
Cranswick looking to stall.
Cranswick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cranswick just leaning against Kryztevic, taking a breather.
Kryztevic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kryztevic is trying to break the clinch but Cranswick has him pressed against the cage.
Cranswick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kryztevic jumps guard but Cranswick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Kryztevic successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kryztevic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cranswick leaning against his opponent.
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kryztevic wants to get back to striking at distance but Cranswick won't allow it.
Cranswick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kryztevic is trying to force a seperation but Cranswick has the dominant position.
Cranswick looking to stall.
Kryztevic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kryztevic keeps control of Cranswick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cranswick misses with a body punch.
Cranswick throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Cranswick looking to throw knees to the head but Kryztevic is blocking nicely.
Cranswick trying to control the position but instead, Kryztevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cranswick into the cage.
Cranswick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kryztevic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Kryztevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick misses with a knee to the head.
Kryztevic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cranswick landing knees to the body.
Cranswick misses with a knee to the head.
Cranswick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kryztevic avoids the damage to the body.
Cranswick landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Cranswick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cranswick trying to control the position but instead, Kryztevic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cranswick into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kryztevic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cranswick's brow.
Cranswick lands a knee to the head.
Cranswick keeps control of Kryztevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kryztevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cranswick is defending well for now.
Dale Cranswick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kryztevic prevents a body shot from Cranswick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kryztevic.
Kryztevic prevents a body shot from Cranswick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cranswick 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Cranswick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Mian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diokane.
Mian throws a counter combo.
Diokane fails with the takedown
and Mian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diokane misses with a takedown
and Mian counters with a left right combination that sends Diokane crashing to the mat - Mian wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Diokane out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mujtaba Mian!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ewels.
Despite the aggression on Exotic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ewels throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ewels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Ewels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Exotic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Ewels tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ewels has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ewels prevents Exotic from escaping the position.
Exotic tries to buck Ewels off but Ewels is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ewels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Exotic sneaks back into half guard.
Ewels has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Exotic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ewels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ewels content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ewels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Exotic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Exotic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ewels has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ewels pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Exotic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ewels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Ewels!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020

#R1#
Cranswick throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Herrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cranswick to score with a decent uppercut.
Herrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranswick! But no joy.
Cranswick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David Cranswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera tries to clinch up.#CL#
Herrera clinches up with Cranswick and pushes him back against the cage.
Cranswick is trying to break free.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Cranswick backs away, Herrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Herrera shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Herrera drives through and clinches with Cranswick against the cage.
Cranswick prevents a body shot from Herrera. #BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cranswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranswick misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Cranswick misses. #T1#
Cranswick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick moves out of range as Herrera strikes.
Jab, jab by Cranswick - just one landing.
Cranswick misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Cranswick does no damage.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ander Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cranswick's waist but Cranswick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side.
A nice side step and Cranswick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Herrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Cranswick counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Cranswick.
Nice takedown defense from Cranswick. No joy for Herrera on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranswick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cranswick duly obliges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cranswick.#T2#
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera walks into a jab.
Cranswick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Cranswick does no damage.
Cranswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Herrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cranswick is trying to defend but Herrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
Herrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cranswick keeps working. #T3#
Cranswick is looking to escape.#ES2#
Cranswick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Herrera is on him like a limpet, forcing Cranswick back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cranswick is trying to push Herrera away but Herrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cranswick is looking to break free of the clinch but Herrera has double underhooks.
Herrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herrera tries to pull guard but Cranswick won't allow it.
Herrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cranswick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cranswick swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Cranswick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cranswick.
Cranswick stuns Herrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cranswick.
Cranswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranswick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch.
Cranswick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cranswick is looking to break free of the clinch but Herrera has double underhooks.
Herrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cranswick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herrera is trying to pull guard but Cranswick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cranswick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cranswick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Herrera throws a sloppy head kick and Cranswick moves out of range easily.
Cranswick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cranswick lands with an uppercut that bounces Herrera off the cage and back into range.
Cranswick misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Herrera blocks the leg kick.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick throws a nice looking combination but Herrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranswick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cranswick manages to circle out of the way.
Cranswick lands a nice shot that snaps Herrera's head back.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrera looks to land a body kick but Cranswick moved away.
Good exchange - Cranswick coming out on top.#T1#
Cranswick misses with a double jab. #TD#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Cranswick throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
David Cranswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cranswick is breathing heavily.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Cranswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera scores with a one two! Cranswick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera tries to clinch but Cranswick moves out of range.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cranswick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranswick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cranswick manages to circle out of the way.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranswick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Cranswick throws a combination that misses
and Cranswick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranswick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herrera's head.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.
Herrera slips a jab and a cross from Cranswick.
Cranswick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herrera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cranswicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cranswick cracks a nice hook into Herrera's ribs.
Herrera delivers a nice body kick.
Cranswick lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Cranswick lands a jab-cross combination.
Ander Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herrera misses with a double jab
and Cranswick counters with a left and a right that stings Herrera.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cranswick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ander Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranswick works over Herrera's head and body with a nice combination.
Cranswick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cranswick digs a good hook to Herrera's body.
Cranswick throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranswick defends it nicely.#T4#
A left and a right from Cranswick both land. Nice combination.
Cranswick throws a combination. Herrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cranswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cranswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herrera throws a head kick that half lands.
Herrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cranswick's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranswick misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Herrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Cranswick has one foot on Herrera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cranswick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Herrera tries to move into range but Cranswick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cranswick misses with a wild combination.
Herrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranswick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cranswick tries to bum rush Herrera with a series of wild strikes but Herrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranswick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cranswick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cranswick wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Cranswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Herrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Herrera also avoids with ease.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cranswick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herrera backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Herrera.
A head kick misses from Herrera. #CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Cranswick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cranswick working hard to break the clinch.
Herrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cranswick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herrera backwards. #T2#
Cranswick prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ander Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera tries to pull guard but Cranswick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cranswick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Herrera's brow.
Cranswick avoids a wild elbow strike from Herrera.#BC2#
Cranswick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranswick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cranswick counters with a series of strikes. Herrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranswick lands with a nice body punch.
Cranswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranswick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cranswick lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Cranswick lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herrera tries to clinch but Cranswick moves away
and Cranswick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Cranswick.
Cranswick is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cranswick tries a head kick but it misses.
Cranswick throws a right hand that Herrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Herrera also avoids with ease.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Cranswick gets underhooks to prevent Herrera's takedown attempt.
Cranswick can't break the clinch. #T4#
Herrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cranswick's efforts to push away.
Herrera stalls.
Cranswick is trying to push Herrera away but Herrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cranswick avoiding damage.
Cranswick is trying to force a seperation but Herrera has the dominant position.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch.
Cranswick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cranswick.
Ander Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Cranswick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Cranswick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cranswick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cranswick!

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