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Event:
StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Crowley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crowley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowley is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Reaper gets tackled into the cage by Crowley. Crowley maintains the clinch.
Reaper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crowley prevents it.
Reaper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crowley is defending well.#TD#
Crowley has Reaper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crowley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reaper tumbling to the mat - Crowley dives into Reaper's guard.#SUB2#
Reaper has an active guard here but Crowley has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Reaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Crowley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Reaper misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Crowley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reaper told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crowley scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crowley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowley pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaper looks winded!#SUB2#
Reaper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Reaper looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Crowley is taking a breather. Reaper 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Crowley moves into the clinch.
Reaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Crowley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reaper can't fight it off and eventually Crowley manages to take the fight to the floor. Reaper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Reaper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Crowley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowley passes Reaper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crowley is controlling the pace.
Crowley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowley blocks the strikes from Reaper.
Crowley blocks the strikes from Reaper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Crowley moves into the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Spike Reaper has been cut.
Crowley jerks Reaper's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Reaper drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Crowley goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Crowley because Reaper was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Norman Crowley!
A relieved looking Norman Crowley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #37
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Crowley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Crowley clinches with his opponent.
Crowley with a knee to the head.
Crowley lands a knee to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Spike Reaper has been cut.
Reaper looks winded!
Crowley lands a big knee to the head and Reaper goes down! Crowley pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Crowley!
Norman Crowley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Larsson gets tackled into the cage by Crowley. Crowley maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Larsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Crowley's belly button to the back.
Crowley walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Norman Crowley has been cut.#KD2#
Larsson drops Crowley with a beautiful combination! Crowley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Larsson is looking for the KO!
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!
Nice shot by Larsson.
Larsson lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Crowley is rocked!
Larsson works Crowley's body with a nice hook.
Oh Crowley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crowley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Crowley closes the distance but Larsson moves to the side
and Larsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowley seems to have got his legs back now.
Crowley is looking to clinch.
Crowley tries to clinch but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Larsson misses. #T1#
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crowley.
Crowley tries to clinch but Larsson moves out of range.
Crowley tries to clinch up
and Larsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crowley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larsson connects with a body shot that sends Crowley's belly button to the back.
Larsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crowley wants to clinch
and Larsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Larsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crowley moves to clinch but Larsson breaks away
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crowley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crowley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crowley misses with a hook
and Larsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsson throws a hook to the side of Crowley's head but Crowley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crowley moves to clinch but Larsson breaks away
and Crowley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Norman Crowley's cut is getting worse.
Crowley tries to land a body kick
enabling Larsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Crowley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Crowley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Larsson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Larsson breaks the clinch.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crowley.
Crowley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Larsson lands a hook that stumbles Crowley back into the cage. Larsson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Crowley to the canvas! Larsson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Crowley has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Larsson!
A relieved looking Peter Larsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Crowley closes the distance but Aki moves to the side
and Aki counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Aki there.
Aki thuds a left hand into Crowley's body.
Aki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crowley tries to clinch up but Aki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Crowley clinches up with Aki and pushes him back against the cage.
Crowley trying to land knees to the body.
Crowley misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Aki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crowley looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crowley tries to stall but Aki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aki is breathing heavily.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aki avoids it.
Aki avoiding damage as Crowley throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Aki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowley misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Crowley looking for a takedown.
Aki managing to block the knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Aki avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Crowley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aki misses with some punches.
Aki throws a head punch that misses.
Aki being controlled against the cage.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aki's face.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Aki is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Aki.
Aki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Crowley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aki regains guard.
Aki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Aki wants to hit a switch here but Crowley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aki there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aki wants to hold on but Crowley pushes him away.#T3#
Crowley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crowley cracks Aki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crowley lands a big shot there that rocks Aki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki tries to hold on but Crowley pushes him away.
Aki can't escape the position.
#T4#
Crowley wants to control the pace but Aki is squirming around nicely.
Aki is looking to get to half guard.
Crowley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Aki can't escape the position.
Crowley with the ground and pound from mount.
Crowley looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
That's time! Aki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aki throws an overhand right that lands on Crowley's shoulder, as Crowley tries to avoid the shot.
Crowley tries to clinch but Aki moves out of range. #CL2#
Crowley clinches up with Aki and pushes him back against the cage.
Crowley wants to stall.
Aki is leaning against Crowley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the head.
Aki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Aki tries a body shot but Crowley blocks it.
Aki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Norman Crowley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crowley is trying to maintain a safe position but Aki gets an underhook and turns Crowley into the cage.
Aki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowley's elbow.
Aki lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowleys head.
Aki looking to stall.
Aki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crowley wants to take the fight to the mat but Aki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Aki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowley is looking to control Aki's arms but Aki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crowley has his back to the cage.
Aki lands with a left to the head.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowley wants to stall.
Aki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crowley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aki blocks it with crossed arms.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Crowley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowley taking a breather.
Crowley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Aki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aki lands with a short shot to the head.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Crowley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki gets through Crowley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Aki is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Aki.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aki avoiding damage as Crowley throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowley.
Aki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crowley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aki.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Aki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Crowley stalling in the clinch but Aki improves position.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aki.
Aki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Crowley.
Crowley throws an elbow that misses.
Aki struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowley controls his hands.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Aki.
Aki digs a right hand into Crowley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowley's gas tank.
Crowley is breathing heavily.
Aki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aki lands an uppercut.
Crowley trying to stall but Aki improves his position.
Crowley takes a shot to the head.
Aki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Crowley tries to stall but Aki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Aki as the two fighters clinch.
Crowley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crowley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Crowley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aki avoids it.
Crowley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crowley prevents a body shot from Aki.
A right hand to the body from Aki.
Aki working aggressively here.
Crowley takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Aki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aki is keeping busy.
Aki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aki prevents a body shot from Crowley.
Aki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aki is working Crowley over against the cage.
Aki scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Aki. That snapped Crowley's head back.
Crowley tries to clinch up.
Aki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crowley under the eye.
Aki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Aki closes the distance and pushes Crowley back into the cage.
Aki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aki prevents it.
Aki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowley blocks a body shot from Aki.
Aki prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki lands a left hand.
Aki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowley.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Crowley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowley. #T1#
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aki's face.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Aki blocks with his arms.
Aki is pushing Crowley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aki prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowley can do to turn this around?
Crowley letting Aki take a breather here.
Crowley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Aki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Aki tries to throw a body punch but Crowley avoids it by throwing Aki back against the cage.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aki scores with a shoulder strike.
Crowley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crowley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aki up against the cage.
Aki lands with a light punch inside.
Aki pushes Crowley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aki is working Crowley over against the cage.
Aki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Aki - that landed with a thud.
Aki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aki is working Crowley over against the cage.
Aki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Aki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aki lands with a light punch inside.
Crowley takes a shot to the head.
Aki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crowley.
Aki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crowley up against the cage.
Aki misses with some punches.
Aki gets through Crowley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aki digs a right hand underneath Crowley's ribcage. Crowley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crowley blocks an uppercut.
Aki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Crowley wants a takedown.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Aki.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Aki.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Aki is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley prevents a body shot from Aki.
Aki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aki digs a right hand into Crowley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowley's gas tank.
Aki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aki lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowley backwards.
Aki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aki cracks Crowley with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aki 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Crowley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crowley.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Norman Crowley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Crowley closes the distance and clinches.
Gray lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
Gray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Gray is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Gray manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
Gray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gray.
Crowley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crowley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crowley somewhat.
Crowley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gray scoring well with a low kick there.
Crowley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crowley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gray throws a good cross that connects.
Crowley tries to clinch
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Norman Crowley has been cut.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akoni Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crowley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crowley wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crowley tries to clinch but Gray moves away
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Crowley is rocked!
Gray tests Crowley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crowley is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Gray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Crowley misses with a body shot
and Gray scores with a counter punch that sends Crowley to the canvas! Gray smells blood - he's punishing Crowley with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Crowley has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
After the fight, Akoni Gray was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #18
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Crowley moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Benn Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benn Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Crowley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crowley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benn Jr is defending well for now.
Crowley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away.
Crowley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benn Jr lands a left hand.
Crowley missing with knees to the body.
Benn Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowley won't allow it.
Benn Jr avoiding damage as Crowley throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowley swivels and escapes.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Crowley with a series of wild strikes but Crowley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowley slaps away a takedown attempt from Benn Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Benn Jr.#T1#
Benn Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crowley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crowley closes the distance and clinches.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Crowley keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benn Jr is trying to break free.
Crowley misses with a knee to the head.
Benn Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Crowley closes the distance and clinches.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Crowley is controlling him.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crowley controlling the action here for a moment.
Crowley taking a breather.#T2#
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Benn Jr looks winded!
Benn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away.
Crowley avoiding damage.
Crowley stalling the fight.
Benn Jr letting Crowley take a breather here.
Crowley missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Crowley prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benn Jr avoids it.
Benn Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Crowley.
Benn Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Crowley.
Benn Jr is trying to push Crowley away but Crowley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crowley misses with a knee to the head.
Benn Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benn Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benn Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Crowley.
Benn Jr is trying to push Crowley away but Crowley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Crowley misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Crowley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benn Jr avoids it.#BC2#
Benn Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Crowley rushes Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowley missing with knees to the body.
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!
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benn Jr avoids it.
Crowley stalling in the clinch.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Crowley for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
That's time! Crowley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Benn Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowley throwing a counter right hand but Benn Jr manages to avoid it.
Crowley lands with a right hand.
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Benn Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crowley eats them both and turns towards Benn Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benn Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Crowley circles away.
#CL#
Crowley moves into range and clinches up with Benn Jr.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch but Crowley keeps him there for the moment.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Benn Jr is blocking nicely.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crowley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crowley taking a breather.
Crowley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn Jr can do to turn this around?
Crowley stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Benn Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crowley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crowley keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crowley looking to throw knees to the head but Benn Jr is blocking nicely.
Crowley prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Crowley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benn Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benn Jr is trying to push Crowley away but Crowley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Crowley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benn Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Benn Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Benn Jr looking to control.
Benn Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crowley is controlling him. #SUB2#
Benn Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowley is aware though and is defending well.
Benn Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Benn Jr wants to get back to his feet but Crowley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##SU#
Crowley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norman Crowley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Crowley rushes Benn Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Norman Crowley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley trying to land knees to the body.
Crowley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benn Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Crowley effectively controlling the action here.
Crowley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benn Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crowley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away.
Crowley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benn Jr up against the cage.#T4#
Crowley just leaning against Benn Jr, taking a breather.
Crowley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benn Jr is defending well for now.
Crowley missing with knees to the body.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the head but Benn Jr blocks with his arms.
Crowley prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Benn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch but Crowley keeps him there for the moment.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowley keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Crowley clinches.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Benn Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Benn Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Benn Jr won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr avoiding damage as Crowley throws knees to the body.
Benn Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Crowley has double underhooks.
Crowley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Crowley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowley has Benn Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Benn Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crowley lands a knee to the body.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Crowley tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Benn Jr avoiding damage as Crowley throws knees to the body.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Crowley has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benn Jr.
Crowley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Crowley looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benn Jr's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crowley trying to stall but Benn Jr improves his position.
Benn Jr jumps guard but Crowley stands there with Benn Jr around his waist. Benn Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Crowley has the dominant position.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benn Jr avoids it.
Crowley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benn Jr as Crowley tries to tie him up.
Crowley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norman Crowley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Crowley is controlling him.
Benn Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowley won't allow it.
Crowley trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Crowley is controlling him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crowley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benn Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crowley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Crowley, looking for a takedown. Benn Jr pushes Crowley against the cage but Crowley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Benn Jr.
Crowley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Benn Jr tries to keep at a distance but Crowley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crowley is leaning against Benn Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Crowley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowley, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Crowley!
Norman Crowley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nigel Benn Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Crowley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crowley throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crowley enables Breaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crowley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crowley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Breaker pushing down on Crowley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Crowley is defending well.
Crowley's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crowley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breaker on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Breaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Crowley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Crowley is concentrating on defense, preventing Breaker from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Breaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Crowley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Breaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Breaker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowley sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker looks winded!
Crowley moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Breaker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crowley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crowley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crowley! #REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Breaker tries to buck Crowley off but Crowley is having none of it.
Breaker 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.#SU#
Crowley decides to stand back up.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown but Crowley shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Crowley takes the fight into the clinch.
Breaker is trying to break free.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Breaker's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Crusher Breaker has been cut.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crowley cracks Breaker with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Crowley.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Breaker tries for a takedown but Crowley manages to get underhooks.
Crowley stalls.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Breaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Breaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Crowley on the inside.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Breaker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Crowley controlling the action here for a moment.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Breaker's face.
Crowley connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley with a knee to the head.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Breaker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.
A knee to the head by Crowley.
#ROC#
Breaker is rocked!
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Breaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowley finish him?
A knee to the head by Crowley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crusher Breaker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Crowley does it's job there.
BOOM! Crowley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Breaker. Breaker tries to recover but Crowley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Breaker lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Crowley!
Norman Crowley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Crowley tries to clinch but Vidienko moves out of range.
We've been told by Crowley's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Crowley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crowley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crowley prevents it.
Vidienko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crowley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Vidienko looks winded!
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Vidienko trying to control the position but instead, Crowley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vidienko into the cage.
Vidienko being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidienko jumps guard but Crowley stands there with Vidienko around his waist. Vidienko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.
#T1#
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vidienko's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vidienko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vidienko.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crowley just leaning against Vidienko, taking a breather.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Nemanja Vidienko has been cut.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley lands a damaging elbow.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Crowley.
A knee to the head by Crowley.
Crowley stalling.
Crowley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Crowley.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vidienko up against the cage.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Crowley.
Crowley is struggling to control the position.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crowley.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley trying to stall but Vidienko improves his position.
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley tries to throw a body punch but Vidienko avoids it by throwing Crowley back against the cage. #T4#
Vidienko takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crowley stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crowley.
Crowley is leaning against Vidienko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley slowing the pace effectively.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Crowley.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowley leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Vidienko's cut.
That's time! Crowley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Crowley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nemanja Vidienko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Vidienko moves into the clinch successfully.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vidienko as Crowley tries to tie him up.
Crowley scores with a knee to the head.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidienko throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidienko fails to pull guard.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Vidienko is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crowley obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowley is looking to control Vidienko's arms but Vidienko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crowley has his back to the cage. #T1#
Crowley just leaning against Vidienko, taking a breather.
Vidienko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vidienko can do to turn this around?
Crowley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vidienko's face.
Crowley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crowley crunches a lovely knee into Vidienko's ribcage.
Crowley stalling in the clinch but Vidienko improves position.
Vidienko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
Crowley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vidienko's efforts to push away.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Crowley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Crowley.
Crowley lands an elbow that stopped Vidienko in his tracks for a moment.
Vidienko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
Crowley slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Crowley.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the temple.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley is trying to stall.
#T3#
Crowley keeps control of Vidienko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vidienko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley is pushing Vidienko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crowley lands an elbow inside that Vidienko shrugs off.
Norman Crowley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Crowley is pressed up against the cage. Vidienko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crowley down to the mat. Crowley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crowley is looking to clinch but Vidienko is avoiding it.
#CL#
Crowley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley lands a good knee to the midsection. Vidienko won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crowley landing knees to the head.
Crowley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowley lands a nice knee to the body.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vidienko stalling in the clinch but Crowley improves position.
Crowley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vidienko takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Vidienko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vidienko wants to get back to striking at distance but Crowley won't allow it.
Crowley taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Crowley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Vidienko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crowley throws out a leg kick but Vidienko moves out of range and Crowley only half commits.
Vidienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowley tries to score with a low kick but Vidienko moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Crowley moves into the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
A short left from Vidienko.
Vidienko wants to take the fight to the mat but Crowley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crowley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowley scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vidienko takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowley blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowley. #T1#
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crowley lands an elbow just above Vidienko 's eye.
Crowley wants to stall.
Crowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vidienko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowley digs a right hand into Vidienko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vidienko's gas tank.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley working Vidienko over with knees to the body.
Crowley lands a nice uppercut.
Crowley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Crowley.
#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowley as Vidienko tries to tie him up.
Crowley lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crowley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crowley lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vidienko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vidienko's face.
Vidienko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crowley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crowley landing knees to the body.
Crowley stalling against the cage.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidienko avoids it.
Crowley trying to land knees to the body.
Crowley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vidienko avoids it.
Vidienko tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowley avoids the damage to the body.
Nemanja Vidienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman Crowley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Crowley gets underhooks to prevent Vidienko's takedown attempt.
Norman Crowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Vidienko.
Vidienko wants to take the fight to the mat but Crowley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vidienko stalling in the clinch but Crowley improves position.
The referee calls for Crowley to work.
Crowley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crowley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crowley stalling.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vidienko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vidienko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidienko is trying to break the clinch but Crowley is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crowley unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Vidienko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crowley can't fight it off and eventually Vidienko manages to take the fight to the floor. Crowley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Crowley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowley, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Crowley!
Norman Crowley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Norman Crowley moves to clinch but Darren Crowley breaks away #TD2#
so Darren Crowley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Norman Crowley can't keep his opponent in guard - Darren Crowley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head. #SUB2#
Darren Crowley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norman Crowley is just riding it out for now. Darren Crowley eventually gives up the hold.
Norman Crowley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren Crowley trying to mount his opponent but Norman Crowley defends it. #T1#
Darren Crowley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darren Crowley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darren Crowley wants to free his trapped foot but Norman Crowley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darren Crowley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Norman Crowley's head.
Darren Crowley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Norman Crowley's coaches at The Fortress have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman Crowley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Norman Crowley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darren Crowley.
Still in half guard, Darren Crowley seems content to control.
Darren Crowley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Norman Crowley is squirming around, avoiding Darren Crowley's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Darren Crowley unloads with some shots from mount but Norman Crowley bucks and avoids them well.
Darren Crowley lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Darren Crowley working for a submission but Norman Crowley is keeping him at bay.
Darren Crowley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Darren Crowley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Norman Crowley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Darren Crowley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Norman Crowley is looking to escape.
Darren Crowley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darren Crowley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Darren Crowley throwing strikes but Norman Crowley uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Darren Crowley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darren Crowley controlling the pace.
Darren Crowley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Darren Crowley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darren Crowley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Darren Crowley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Darren Crowley controlling the action here.
Darren Crowley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darren Crowley stalling.
Darren Crowley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Darren Crowley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norman Crowley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Darren Crowley has cracked it and Norman Crowley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Darren Crowley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Crowley!
Darren Crowley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crowley finds it's way round the side to connect with Hooper's head.
Hooper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crowley throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lawerence Hooper has been cut.
Hooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crowley finds it's way round the side to connect with Hooper's head.
Crowley throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Crowley has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crowley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hooper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Crowley lands a takedown into guard.
Hooper wants to stand up but Crowley is controlling him.
Hooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hooper, not yet. #T1#
Crowley wants to get up but he can't break Hooper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crowley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crowley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hooper is proving hard to escape from.
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crowley, as that shot connected.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Hooper tries to keep at a distance but Crowley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooper is trying to break free.#BC2#
Crowley breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Crowley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hooper on his heels. He'll look to pass Hooper's guard now, I'm sure.
Hooper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowley controls the pace.
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SU2#
Hooper is working an open guard so Crowley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Crowley connects with a jab.
Crowley cracks Hooper with a hook to the temple - Hooper is on wobbly legs here! Crowley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hooper falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Crowley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norman Crowley!
In his post fight interview, Norman Crowley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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