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Event:
TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gardner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crespo takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Gardner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crespo sprawls well initially but Gardner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crespo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crespo.#SUB2#
Gardner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crespo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gardner has Crespo in his guard.#REVR#
Crespo tries to stand but Gardner is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. #T1#
Crespo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo stands up over Gardner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gardner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gardner has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crespo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB2#
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
Crespo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crespo is working Gardner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crespo is in close to Gardner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gardner trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted.
Gardner is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Crespo passes Gardner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gardner trying to control but Crespo postures up.
#SUB2#
Gardner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily.
Gardner is staying active underneath Crespo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Gardner taking some punishment here, with Crespo in his half guard.
Crespo is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position.
Crespo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crespo working Gardner over with strikes.
Gardner trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gardner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner tries to get to full guard but Crespo has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo 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#
Gardner has a takedown stuffed.
Dustin Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Gardner.
Crespo scores with a head kick. Gardner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Crespo feints a jab promting Gardner to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gardner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gardner works over Crespo's head and body with a nice combination.
Crespo leaves Gardner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Gardner tries to get set, Crespo tries to push him back and clinch up but Gardner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gardner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gardner to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Crespo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christian Crespo!
A very excited looking Christian Crespo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Crespo shoots for a takedown but Montgomery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crespo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo wants to counter with a clinch but Montgomery pushes him away.
Montgomery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crespo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Montgomery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Montgomery is avoiding it.
Montgomery lunges at Crespo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crespo's hand.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Crespo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Crespo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ian Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Montgomery misses. #T1#
Crespo slips under a jab.
Crespo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montgomery misses with the combination.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crespo.
Crespo blocks a jab.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Crespo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Crespo ducks down to avoid it.
Crespo throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Montgomery misses the target.#T2#
Montgomery fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crespo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montgomery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crespo somewhat.
Crespo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery stuns Crespo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montgomery swivels and escapes.
Ian Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Crespo.#T3#
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Crespo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crespo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Nice jab there from Montgomery.
Crespo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Crespo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Ian Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo closes the distance and clinches up with Montgomery, looking for a takedown. Crespo pushes Montgomery against the cage but Montgomery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montgomery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Crespo.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crespo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crespo defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montgomery.
Montgomery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crespo moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
#T4#
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!
Crespo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
Crespo is rocked!
Nice body punch from Montgomery.
Crespo is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him?
Montgomery comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crespo seems to have recovered his senses.
Crespo looks winded!
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Crespo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Montgomery swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Crespo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Montgomery!
Ian Montgomery gave a mention to KnockOut in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Sin City 6 Jaskok vs Teller
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Crespo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lichfield tries to pull guard but Crespo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Lichfield jumps into guard, dragging Crespo to the mat.
Crespo trying to control but Lichfield is working from the bottom.
Lichfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Lichfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lichfield can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lichfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lichfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Lichfield's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lichfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lichfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo cracks Lichfield with a solid left hand.
Crespo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lichfield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Lichfield's legs - danger averted.
Lichfield looks winded!
Lichfield has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crespo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lichfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Crespo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB2#
Lichfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Crespo landing some decent shots from guard.
Crespo stands up over Lichfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crespo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Lichfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lichfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Crespo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crespo trying to control but Lichfield is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lichfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crespo scoring with some ground and pound.
Crespo working some strikes from top position.
Crespo content to stall in guard here.
Crespo is looking to stand up but Lichfield won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Lichfield has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left and a right from Crespo both land. Nice combination.
Lichfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Crespo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crespo is defended easily by Lichfield.#TD2#
Lichfield dives in and scores a takedown into Crespo's guard.
Lichfield working some strikes from top position.
Lichfield wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
Lichfield is working Crespo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichfield landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Lichfield preventing the sweep.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lichfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crespo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Justin Lichfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lichfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crespo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crespo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crespo defends it easily.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lichfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lichfield has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo distracts Lichfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crespo passes into half guard.
Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crespo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
Lichfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crespo is trying to control. Lichfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Lichfield is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lichfield actively working from the bottom here.
Lichfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Crespo has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lichfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lichfield is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crespo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Crespo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Christian Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Justin Lichfield has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Crespo misses.
Crespo throws a one two combo.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lichfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lichfield.
Crespo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Lichfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lichfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crespo's guard.
Lichfield working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lichfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lichfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lichfield lands a couple of elbows.
Crespo is trying to keep Lichfield in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo controlling Lichfield's posture. #SUB2#
Lichfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crespo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crespo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lichfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crespo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lichfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crespo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lichfield.#T2#
Crespo wants to control but Lichfield is keeping him busy.
Lichfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crespo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crespo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crespo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crespo's best efforts.
Crespo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crespo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Lichfield actively working from the bottom here.
Crespo wants to stand but Lichfield has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Crespo is looking to take a break and control but Lichfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crespo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lichfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crespo.
Christian Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crespo moves into full mount! Lichfield won't be happy about that!
Crespo working the ground and pound effectively.
Lichfield can't escape the position.
Lichfield keeps trying to improve his position.
Crespo looking to control but Lichfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Crespo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lichfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crespo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lichfield hang on?
Crespo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lichfield is looking to escape.
Crespo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lichfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crespo pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crespo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Crespo!
An out of breath Christian Crespo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Crespo stuffs the takedown attempt from Quick. Quick gets slowly back to his feet.
Quick shoots and misses
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Crespo clinches up with Quick and pushes him back against the cage.
Quick wants to take the fight to the mat but Crespo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Christian Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnaton Quick.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crespo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Crespo.
Quick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Crespo.
Quick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crespo smiles and moves away.
Crespo lands a jab-cross combination.
Crespo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hybrid Fighting Academy in the buildup to 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!
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense.
Crespo is looking to counter the offense by Quick and move into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Crespo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crespo.
Quick throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Crespo to counter with a crisp jab.
Crespo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quick is defended easily by Crespo.#T1##TD#
Crespo scores with a takedown into Quick's guard.
Crespo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Quick pushes a forearm under Crespo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crespo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnaton Quick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Crespo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crespo throws a big shot that misses.
Vrlinic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Crespo drives through with a takedown into Vrlinic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Vrlinic pushes Crespo off and gets back to his feet.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crespo! But no joy.
Crespo 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.
Crespo missing with a left hand there. Vrlinic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrlinic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vrlinic scores with a hook.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Vrlinic.
A slow jab from Vrlinic misses its intended target.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrlinic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo lands a nice shot that snaps Vrlinic's head back.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo misses the jab.
Christian Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrlinic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Crespo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vrlinic misses with the head strike.
Vrlinic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Crespo breaks the clinch.
No luck for Crespo with that takedown attempt.
Crespo wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vrlinic dives in for a single leg takedown but Crespo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vrlinic.
Vrlinic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Vrlinic counters with a stiff right hand.
Crespo swinging wildly here.
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vrlinic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Crespo clinches up with Vrlinic and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Crespo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Vrlinic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Vrlinic throwing strikes but missing.
Vrlinic wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Vrlinic stays in close to Crespo's body and controls the position.
Vrlinic wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vrlinic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vrlinic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vrlinic throws an elbow that misses. Crespo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vrlinic's guard. Nice move by Crespo!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vrlinic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vrlinic is pulling down on Crespo's head. It's preventing any offense from Crespo, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Crespo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vrlinic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vrlinic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrlinic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vrlinic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vrlinic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vrlinic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vrlinic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vrlinic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denis Vrlinic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo defending well as Vrlinic loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Crespo misses with a head kick.
Denis Vrlinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrlinic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrlinic tries to counter by clinching up but Crespo breaks away and moves out of range.
Crespo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vrlinic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vrlinic lands with a nice combination. Crespo backs away looking to recover.
Vrlinic tries to bum rush Crespo with a series of wild strikes but Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Crespo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Vrlinic misses.
Crespo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrlinic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vrlinic slips a jab from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Vrlinic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crespo scores with a decent looking hook.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrlinic as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Good exchange - Crespo coming out on top.
Crespo tries to clinch up
and Vrlinic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crespo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crespo connects with a leg kick. Vrlinic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crespo misses with a two punch combination.
Crespo's corner calls for a 1-2. Crespo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crespo shoots in but no luck this time.
Crespo misses with a few strikes there.
Vrlinic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crespo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vrlinic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Crespo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crespo is breathing heavily.
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!
You can see the frustration on Vrlinic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Vrlinic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crespo wants to stand up but Vrlinic is controlling the position.
Vrlinic trying to control here.
Crespo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crespo trying to control from half guard but Vrlinic is working away. #T3#
Vrlinic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Vrlinic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crespo has passed into side control.
Vrlinic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crespo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vrlinic struggling a bit here.
Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vrlinic to see if he's OK.#T4##SUB2#
Crespo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crespo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vrlinic to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Crespo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Crespo lands a nice forearm strike.
Crespo trying to control the action but Vrlinic is working from the bottom.
Crespo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Crespo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vrlinic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crespo tries to move into range but Vrlinic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and Vrlinic moves out of range easily.
Crespo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vrlinic tries to sprawl out of it but Crespo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vrlinic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Crespo feints and as Vrlinic raises his hands in defense, Crespo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Vrlinic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vrlinic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vrlinic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crespo has time to react.
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!
Vrlinic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crespo.
Vrlinic cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Vrlinic cracks Crespo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vrlinic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crespo's head backwards.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrlinic counters with a three punch combo that has Crespo backing up. Crespo nods at Vrlinic to acknowledge the strikes.
Denis Vrlinic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Crespo.
Crespo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Crespo.
Denis Vrlinic is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vrlinic counters with a one-two to the body.
Vrlinic circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Vrlinic to counter with a crisp jab.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrlinic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vrlinic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crespo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Crespo scores with a takedown into Vrlinic's guard.#ES#
Vrlinic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrlinic is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Vrlinic to work.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Vrlinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vrlinic lands with a hook. Crespo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vrlinic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crespo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrlinic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespo can do to turn this around?
Crespo is looking to clinch but Vrlinic is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Vrlinic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Vrlinic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrlinic stalks Crespo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crespo's face. Crespo staggers backwards, shaken.
Crespo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crespo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Crespo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrlinic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crespo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Crespo instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrlinic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crespo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Crespo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Vrlinic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vrlinic stuffs the takedown attempt from Crespo. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vrlinic counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo misses with a looping right.
Crespo is looking to clinch but Vrlinic is avoiding it.
Vrlinic connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crespo is defended easily by Vrlinic.
The crowd cheers as Vrlinic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crespo doesn't seem phased though.
Vrlinic fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Vrlinic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Vrlinic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crespo needs to keep his hands up - Vrlinic had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Vrlinic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vrlinic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Vrlinic!
Denis Vrlinic got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Crespo.
Sampson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crespo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Crespo is avoiding it.
#CL#
Sampson closes the distance and pushes Crespo back into the cage.#BC2#
Crespo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crespo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crespo.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo feints a jab promting Sampson to slip. Crespo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sampson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Crespo rushes Sampson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Crespo jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crespo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully. #SU#
Sampson gets to his feet. Crespo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crespo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Crespo gets a double leg takedown into Sampson's guard.#SUB#
Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sampson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.#SU2#
Crespo gets to his feet. Sampson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crespo wants to clinch but Sampson slips to the side
and Sampson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Sampson tries to keep at a distance but Crespo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sampson pulls Crespo into guard.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Sampson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sampson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Sampson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Sampson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Crespo 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.
Crespo looks winded!
Crespo wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crespo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sampson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Crespo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Sampson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crespo prevents Sampson from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crespo trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Crespo, which made it look bad.
Crespo lands with a nice combination. Sampson backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo 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#
Sampson shoots in but no luck this time.
Christian Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Crespo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Crespo breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Crespo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sampson is trying to control Crespo's posture but Crespo avoids it.
Crespo is working Sampson over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Sampson is rocked!
Sampson is trying to control Crespo's posture but Crespo avoids it.
Oh Sampson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo cracks Sampson with a big right hand but Sampson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Crespo in side control lands a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Crespo! That's hurt Sampson! Will he recover? Crespo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Crespo!
A victorious Christian Crespo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
SeFuder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crespo drops down looking for a counter takedown but SeFuder sprawls and moves away.
SeFuder staying out of range there.
Crespo tries to clinch there but SeFuder circles away.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. SeFuder sprawls well.
SeFuder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. SeFuder sprawls well.
SeFuder scores with a sloppy right hand. Crespo should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Crespo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from SeFuder finds it's way through Crespo's defenses. #ROC2#
Crespo is rocked!
SeFuder looks to land a combination but Crespo avoids it well.
Oh Crespo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crespo shoots for a takedown but SeFuder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SeFuder cracks Crespo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Crespo falls backwards against the cage. SeFuder follows up with more strikes that drop Crespo to his knees. SeFuder keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Crespo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vai SeFuder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Crespo gets a clinch.
Crespo tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
#BC2#
Crespo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown. Crespo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hall wants to stand but Crespo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Crespo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo being controlled here, momentarily.
Crespo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crespo controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall postures up in Crespo's guard and throws a big left but Crespo blocks it.
Hall throws a strike but Crespo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Crespo pushes his legs off easily.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
#T2#
Hall 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.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crespo controls the pace.#SUB#
Hall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crespo escapes and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hall regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.
#T3#
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #SUB2#
Crespo seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.
Hall is pressing down on Crespo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall has Crespo pulled in close to control his posture.
Crespo looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Hall throws a strike but Crespo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Crespo slips nicely into half guard.
Hall won't allow Crespo to pass to mount.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Crespo wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespo is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Hall is looking to control Crespo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Crespo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Crespo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Crespo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crespo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall is trying to control the position but Crespo postures up.
Hall with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Crespo can't handle though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crespo passes into side control.
Crespo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T1#
Hall regains half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is looking to control Crespo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Crespo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Crespo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Crespo is controlling well.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crespo trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Crespo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hall to regain full guard.
Crespo wants to stand and escape but instead Hall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crespo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crespo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hall.#T3#
Crespo wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Crespo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hall to his feet. #TD2#
Crespo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crespo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hall stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T4#
Crespo throws an elbow but Hall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crespo wants to stand but Hall is controlling his arm.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Crespo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hall is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Crespo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall trying to control here.
Crespo uses his free foot to push down on Hall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Crespo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Crespo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hall sprawls well initially but Crespo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crespo moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Crespo decides to stand back up. Crespo steps back and let's Hall get back to his feet.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crespo swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crespo is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Crespo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.#T1##TD2#
Hall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Crespo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Hall is pulling down on Crespo's head. It's preventing any offense from Crespo, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Crespo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crespo has Hall in his guard.#REVR#
Crespo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hall is controlling him.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Crespo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
Christian Crespo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Crespo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall tries to stand but Crespo is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crespo's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crespo being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Hall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crespo, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trevor Hall.
I think Crespo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Crespo!
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