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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Campbell lands a jab to Crawford's midsection.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawford thinks about countering with a head kick.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell stuns Crawford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Campbell lands a body shot.
#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and pushes Campbell back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Campbell pulls guard effortlessly.
Crawford really is a fat lump.
Crawford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crawford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campbell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Crawford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet but Crawford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crawford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Crawford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sloppy strikes from Campbell. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Campbell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crawford to the ground. Campbell is now in Crawford's guard.#ES#
Crawford uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Crawford ducks right into an uppercut from Campbell. #T2#
Campbell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawford counters with a right hand to the body.
Campbell takes a swing at Crawford's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Campbell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Campbell misses with a head shot. Crawford uses the momentum to regain guard.
Campbell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom. #T3#
Campbell looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Crawford decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campbell, up you get!
Campbell throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Crawford counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Crawford gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Crawford drops an elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
Crawford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell is trying to stand up here but Crawford is controlling him well. #SU#
Crawford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Crawford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but Crawford blocks with his arms.
Crawford jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford has Campbell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campbell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Campbell.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campbell misses with the combination.
Crawford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Richie Crawford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Crawford has his takedown stuffed
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Campbell enables Crawford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campbell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Crawford stands up and waves to Campbell to follow him.
Crawford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Campbell pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Crawford gets to his feet - Campbell follows without any prompting. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Campbell enables Crawford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campbell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crawford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crawford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Campbell working for a triangle but Crawford defends it easily.
Crawford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crawford lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Crawford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crawford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Campbell is working an open guard so Crawford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Crawford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crawford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawford was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Crawford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Campbell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Campbell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3##TD2#
Campbell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Crawford managing to control the position.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crawford is controlling him. #SU#
Campbell is working an open guard so Crawford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Campbell feints and as Crawford raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Crawford scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richie Crawford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Crawford clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campbell.
Campbell takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Campbell lands a takedown into guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving. #ES#
Crawford wriggles free and stands up.
Karson Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Campbell lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Campbell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crawford!#ES#
Crawford sneaks out the side door and pushes Campbell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Campbell circles away easily
and Campbell counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Crawford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Campbell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Campbell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Campbell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Crawford throws Campbell to one side and escapes!#T3#
Richie Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawford.
Campbell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Campbell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Campbell gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Crawford preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Campbell wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it.
Campbell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Richie Crawford.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawford, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Comier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Comier is in Crawford's guard.#ES#
Crawford has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Comier is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Crawford pulls Comier into guard.
#SUB#
Comier has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Crawford to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Comier is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Crawford pulls down on the head and he's put Comier to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richie Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Sternwell throws a leg kick but Crawford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crawford throws a big counter combination but Sternwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Granger Sternwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Sternwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crawford really is a fat lump.#SU2#
Sternwell stands up from Crawford's guard - Sternwell perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Sternwell scores with a takedown into Crawford's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sternwell controlling from the top position. #T1#
Sternwell throws a strike but Crawford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Crawford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU#
Crawford gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sternwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Sternwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crawford sprawls well initially but Sternwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crawford keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sternwell prevents Crawford from standing back up.
#T2#
Sternwell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sternwell is trying to control. Crawford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Sternwell decides to stand up. #TD2#
Sternwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sternwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crawford is looking to get back to his feet here but Sternwell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Crawford's back.#T3#
Well, with Sternwell on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Crawford is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Crawford prevents Sternwell from getting a body triangle.
Crawford is trying to get back to his feet but Sternwell has full control of the position and if anything, Crawford has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sternwell wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy.
Crawford is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sternwell.
Sternwell trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Sternwell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crawford knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crawford for a finish.
Sternwell missing with strikes from the back.
Sternwell is looking to control Crawford but Crawford is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Granger Sternwell dominated that round.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sternwell scores with a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Sternwell from controlling successfully.
Sternwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Crawford pushes Sternwell off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sternwell wants to land a leg kick but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawford misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Sternwell throws a combination that misses
and Crawford counters with a nice body shot.
Sternwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crawford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sternwell is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Sternwell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sternwell is breathing heavily.
Crawford keeping control of the position. #SU2#
Sternwell escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Sternwell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sternwell showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Crawford kicks off Sternwell and gets to his feet. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crawford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crawford connects with a nice short shot to Sternwell's temple.
Crawford controlling the action here.
Crawford tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sternwell controls his leg. #T3#
Crawford is controlling the pace.
It looks like Crawford is going to stand back up.
Crawford content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Crawford decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Crawford clinches up with Sternwell and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford wants a takedown.
#TD#
Crawford has clasped his hands together around Sternwell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Sternwell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crawford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sternwell's sensitive parts.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Sternwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sternwell wants to counter the offense by Crawford and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Sternwell has closed the distance and engaged Crawford in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richie Crawford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sternwell looks to land a combination but Crawford avoids it well. #TD2#
Sternwell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sternwell looks to land a strike but Crawford avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sternwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford looking to control.
Sternwell wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving. #T1#
Crawford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sternwell passes Crawford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sternwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Crawford actively working from the bottom here.
Sternwell stalling away here and it's allowed Crawford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Sternwell from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Sternwell gets to his feet - Crawford follows without any prompting.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Sternwell is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Sternwell.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawford misses its target.
Crawford throws a body punch but Sternwell moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crawford enables Sternwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crawford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crawford is wriggling around but Sternwell manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVR##SUB2#
Sternwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Crawford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sternwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Crawford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crawford tries to kick Sternwell off but Sternwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sternwell throws a strike but Crawford avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU2#
Sternwell stands and steps away. Crawford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##TD#
Sternwell gets caught napping as Crawford dives in and scores a takedown. Sternwell manages to retain guard.
Crawford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sternwell's guard.#SU#
Sternwell is working an open guard so Crawford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Sternwell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crawford quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Crawford manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sternwell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Sternwell manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Sternwell has hold of one of Crawford's legs. Crawford is fighting the takedown attempt but Sternwell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Crawford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sternwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawford 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Fighter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Richie Crawford has been cut.
Crawford circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crawford enables Fighter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crawford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Crawford uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Fighter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crawford tries to kick Fighter off but Fighter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Crawford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crawford has his hands clasped together around Fighter's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB#
Crawford actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford pushes Fighter off looking to stand but Fighter dives back in and keeps control.
Fighter wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fighter throws a sloppy head kick and Crawford moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Fighter dives in and scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Fighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crawford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crawford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
Fighter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crawford throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Crawford really is a fat lump.
Fighter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crawford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Crawford wants to stand and escape but instead Fighter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crawford doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Fighter trying to control but Crawford is working from the bottom.
Fighter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fighter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Crawford pushes Fighter off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Fighter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crawford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet but Fighter passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Fighter trying to mount his opponent but Crawford defends it.
Crawford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richie Crawford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Fighter.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crawford keeps working.
Crawford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fighter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crawford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fighter but great work by Crawford.
Fighter is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fighter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crawford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fighter manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Fighter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Crawford explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fighter is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Fighter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crawford's guard.
Fighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Crawford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crawford trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SU2#
Fighter gets to his feet. Crawford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fighter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crawford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Crawford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Crawford circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crawford misses with an elbow over the top.
Fighter has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Fighter jumps guard and drags Crawford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Crawford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crawford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Crawford from standing up.
Crawford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford tries to stand but Fighter is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Crawford stands and steps away. Fighter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Fighter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fighter lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Fighter wanted to stand there but Crawford had control of the position.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Crawford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fighter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Crawford stands up and waves to Fighter to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Crawford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richie Crawford's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richie Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Fighter shoots in and bounces Crawford off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Crawford wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawford tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter avoided it.#TD#
Fighter gets caught flat footed, as Crawford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Crawford stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1#
Crawford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crawford wants to stand but Fighter has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Crawford decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fighter, up you get!
Fighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Crawford dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.#SU#
Crawford gets to his feet. Fighter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Fighter closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Fighter successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Crawford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Fighter is working an open guard so Crawford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fighter tries to land a front kick but Crawford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crawford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter looks to clinch
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crawford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crawford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Fighter wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
Fighter wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy.
#SU#
Crawford decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fighter tries to clinch but Crawford moves out of range. #TD#
Crawford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Crawford slows the pace down.
Crawford working away.#T4##SU#
Crawford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fighter to his feet. #TD2#
Fighter gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Crawford throws Fighter to one side and escapes!
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!#TD2#
Fighter shoots in and gets a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fighter stops Crawford from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Crawford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawford 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Crawford!
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