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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
As Watson looks to move away, Crawford throws a big counter combo but Watson just gets out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Watson. #TD2#
Crawford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Crawford has his feet on Watson's thighs here. He's pushed Watson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Watson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reynaldo Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford wants to clinch.
Lastairman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Crawford has Lastairman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford is trying to drag Lastairman to the mat but Lastairman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Lastairman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Crawford clinches up with Lastairman and pushes him back against the cage.
Lastairman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lastairman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Lastairman keeps it at a distance.
Lastairman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Lastairman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crawford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Crawford manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lastairman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Crawford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lastairman has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lastairman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Lastairman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Lastairman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crawford keeps working.
Crawford is pushing Lastairman's head away, looking to escape. Lastairman manages to hold on to the position though.
Crawford wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Crawford tries to improve position but can't.
Crawford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crawford missing with punches from the bottom.
Crawford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crawford.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crawford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lastairman escapes and throws Crawford's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Crawford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lastairman is controlling him well.#ES#
Crawford bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lastairman is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Lastairman circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Lastairman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford is breathing heavily.#CL#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Lastairman misses with a punch to the body.
Crawford misses with a punch to the body.
Lastairman struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
Crawford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lastairman managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lastairman keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lastairman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crawford jumps guard but Lastairman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lastairman prevents Crawford from breaking the clinch.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Lastairman won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford has Lastairman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lastairman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lastairman tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Lastairman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
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 Reynaldo Crawford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Lastairman pushes him off.
Lastairman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Crawford tries to sprawl but Lastairman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crawford wants to control the action here but instead Lastairman manages to pass to full mount!
Lastairman 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.
Lastairman tries to control but Crawford wriggling away.
Reynaldo Crawford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crawford is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lastairman controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lastairman prevents Crawford from getting the reversal.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Crawford is squirming around, avoiding Lastairman's attempts to control the action.
Crawford can't escape the position.
Crawford is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Crawford is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lastairman avoids the attempt from Crawford to control.#ES#
Crawford somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#T2##TD2#
Lastairman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crawford is trying to defend but Lastairman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lastairman stops Crawford from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Crawford actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lastairman in particular looking to stall.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Lastairman 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. #ES#
Crawford has one foot on Lastairman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Crawford tries to sprawl but Lastairman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crawford wants to stand back up but Lastairman manages to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Lastairman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lastairman keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Crawford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lastairman, pushing him back against the cage.
Lastairman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Crawford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crawford missing with knees to the body.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Lastairman has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lastairman.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch but Lastairman keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Lastairman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Crawford kicks Lastairman off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford tries to clinch up.
Lastairman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Lastairman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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 Reynaldo Crawford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##TD2#
Lastairman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crawford to the ground. Lastairman is now in Crawford's guard.
Lastairman tries to stand but Crawford is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Lastairman gets to his feet. Crawford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynaldo Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Crawford pushes Lastairman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford is trying to push Lastairman away but Lastairman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Lastairman avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Lastairman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawford's elbow. #T1##TD#
Crawford manages to pull guard.
Lastairman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet but Lastairman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Lastairman gets to his feet - Crawford follows without any prompting.
Crawford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lastairman counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Lastairman lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Lastairman prevents Crawford from breaking the clinch.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crawford wants to break free but Lastairman has control.
Lastairman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Lastairman breaks the clinch.
Reynaldo Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford tries to clinch but Lastairman moves out of range.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Lastairman is avoiding it.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lastairman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Lastairman misses.#T3##CL2#
Lastairman has closed the distance and engaged Crawford in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lastairman tightens his grip and picks Crawford up, before dumping him to the ground. Crawford manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Crawford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crawford is striking off his back. Lastairman thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Crawford scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lastairman manages to mount him!
Crawford tries to buck Lastairman off but he can't manage it.
Crawford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Lastairman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crawford is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Codename Lastairman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crawford throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lastairman. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Codename Lastairman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crawford enables Beautiful 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 is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beautiful presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Beautiful slowing the pace effectively.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Beautiful is controlling him.#BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beautiful leaves Crawford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beautiful counters with a body kick.#CL#
Crawford takes the fight into the clinch.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beautiful prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Crawford can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford fails with the takedown
and Beautiful counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Beautiful keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Beautiful closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crawford tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Beautiful manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beautiful takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crawford wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Beautiful blocks Crawford's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Beautiful won't let Crawford get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Beautiful takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crawford wants to try and get back to his feet.
Beautiful tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beautiful controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Crawford trying desperately to get to his feet.
Crawford throwing hammer fists to the chest of Beautiful. What's that going to do exactly?
Crawford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beautiful looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crawford tries to reverse the position but Beautiful maintains control.
Beautiful looking to control but Crawford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crawford is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Crawford is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Beautiful trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##ES#
Crawford bucks up and throws Beautiful to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
Beautiful shoots in and gets a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Beautiful 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.
Beautiful looks winded!
Beautiful postures up.
#SU2#
Beautiful decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crawford, up you get! #CL#
Crawford forces Beautiful back against the cage and clinches.
Crawford tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beautiful tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beautiful struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hi Beautiful 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##CL#
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Beautiful in a clinch.
#BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Beautiful gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Crawford throws Beautiful to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Beautiful darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Crawford pushes Beautiful off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Beautiful circles away.
#CL#
Crawford forces Beautiful back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Beautiful avoiding damage as Crawford throws knees to the body.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beautiful after a bit of a struggle.
Beautiful gets underhooks to prevent Crawford's takedown attempt.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beautiful has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford wants to break free but Beautiful has control.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Beautiful swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford doesn't manage to clinch there - Beautiful circles away.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Beautiful shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crawford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Crawford pushes Beautiful off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Beautiful gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beautiful trying to control the action but Crawford is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Beautiful decides to stand back up. #T3##CL#
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Beautiful in a clinch.
Beautiful taking a breather.
Beautiful tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Beautiful.
Beautiful goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Beautiful is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Beautiful.
Beautiful can't find room to land a body shot as Crawford controls the action.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Crawford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beautiful gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Beautiful manages to break the clinch.
Beautiful swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Beautiful appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Beautiful closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Beautiful's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beautiful trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crawford's guard.#SUB#
Crawford is looking for a triangle but Beautiful pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaldo Crawford dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Crawford tries to clinch but Beautiful moves out of range.
A nice side step and Beautiful releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Beautiful shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crawford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crawford is looking to stand back up but Beautiful counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Crawford. #REVR#
Beautiful prevents Crawford from improving his position.
Crawford is looking to control Beautiful's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawford avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Crawford has one foot on Beautiful's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beautiful is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1##TD2#
Crawford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beautiful to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crawford throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beautiful must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beautiful slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Crawford.
Beautiful looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Crawford pushes Beautiful off looking to stand but Beautiful dives back in and keeps control.
Crawford trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Beautiful stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Beautiful 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.#ES#
Crawford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beautiful off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beautiful takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Beautiful closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crawford quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Crawford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Beautiful is on him like a limpet, forcing Crawford back against the cage.#T3#
Crawford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beautiful gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Beautiful's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crawford clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Beautiful breaks the clinch.
Crawford looks to clinch
and Beautiful counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Beautiful 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.#T4#
Crawford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beautiful is controlling him. #SUB#
Crawford has his foot on Beautiful's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beautiful works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Crawford pushes a forearm under Beautiful's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Beautiful is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reynaldo Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sallad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sallad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Crawford is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sallad frees his head nicely. Oh but Crawford has switched to an armbar! Sallad is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reynaldo Crawford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crawford tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Van Damme drives through and clinches with Crawford against the cage.
Van Damme can't find room to land a body shot as Crawford controls the action.
Crawford has Van Damme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Damme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Van Damme. #TD#
Crawford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crawford is looking to stand back up but Van Damme counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Crawford. #SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford tries to roll over but Van Damme keeps him under control.
Van Damme scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Crawford is looking to escape.
Crawford wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crawford actively working from the bottom here.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
Van Damme with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Damme trying to mount his opponent but Crawford defends it. #SU2#
Van Damme decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Van Damme closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Van Damme lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Damme dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Damme after a bit of a struggle.
Crawford looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Van Damme has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Van Damme.
Van Damme struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
Van Damme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Van Damme tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Crawford misses with some punches.
Van Damme holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crawford tries to circle away but Van Damme has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Damme.
Crawford prevents a body shot from Van Damme.
A hook to the body from Van Damme.
#T4#
Van Damme crunches a lovely knee into Crawford's ribcage.
Crawford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Damme after a bit of a struggle.
Van Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Damme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crawford or not.
Crawford wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Damme won't allow it.
#TD2#
Van Damme gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Van Damme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Damme must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Van Damme decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crawford, up you get!
Reynaldo Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Van Damme dominated that round.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Van Damme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crawford, pushing him back against the cage.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Damme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crawford.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Van Damme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Van Damme.
Crawford is trying to drag Van Damme to the mat but Van Damme just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford tries to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling the position.
Crawford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Damme's elbow. #T1#
Van Damme throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Van Damme turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Crawford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2#
Van Damme stands up.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Van Damme circles away easily
and Van Damme counters with a left and a right that stings Crawford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Van Damme has Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damme blocking some punches.
Van Damme avoiding damage.
#T2#
Van Damme is working Crawford over against the cage.
Van Damme prevents Crawford from breaking the clinch.
Crawford is looking for a takedown.
Van Damme misses with a body punch.
Van Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Damme pushes Crawford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme prevents Crawford from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crawford.
Van Damme is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Van Damme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crawford tries to clinch
and Van Damme counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawford wants to clinch.
Crawford backing away here, and Van Damme unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Van Damme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Van Damme digs a right hand into Crawford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawford's gas tank.
Van Damme keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Van Damme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Damme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
A short left from Crawford.
Van Damme misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Van Damme lands a takedown into guard.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Van Damme manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Van Damme postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Crawford to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawford wants to clinch but Van Damme slips to the side
and Van Damme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Van Damme moves into the clinch.
Crawford tries to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Van Damme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford is looking to clinch but Van Damme is avoiding it.
Van Damme tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Van Damme has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme is trying to counter with his kicks.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Damme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Damme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Crawford forces Van Damme back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Van Damme is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Van Damme manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Van Damme stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Crawford is looking to clinch but Van Damme is avoiding it.
Van Damme throws a shot to the body.
Van Damme swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
Van Damme appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Damme is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crawford rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Van Damme has Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damme struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
#T3#
Crawford wants to break free but Van Damme has control.
A frustrated look appears on Crawford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.
Crawford prevents a body shot from Van Damme.
Nice body punch from Van Damme - that landed with a thud.
Crawford tries to circle away but Van Damme has him pinned against the cage.
Crawford throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Crawford wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Damme manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jean Van Damme seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme prevents Crawford from breaking the clinch.
Van Damme has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Van Damme.
#T4#
Crawford wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Damme won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Van Damme.
Van Damme blocks an elbow strike.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling him.#TD2#
Van Damme is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Van Damme manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Van Damme stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jean Van Damme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Damme counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynaldo Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford wants to clinch up but Van Damme keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Damme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Van Damme!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Expert feints the counter takedown.
Crawford fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Expert clinches.
Expert misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Crawford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Expert has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Expert holds him up against the cage and eventually Crawford drops back down to his feet.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Expert walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford looks to clinch
and Expert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Expert keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Crawford tries to clinch up but Expert circles away and keeps his distance.
Expert appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but Expert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Expert tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawford pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and pushes Expert back into the cage.#TD2#
Expert has clasped his hands together around Crawford's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Crawford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crawford tries to buck Expert off but Expert is having none of it.#SU2#
Expert stands up and beckons Crawford to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Expert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford pushes off an throws an elbow but Expert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Expert blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Expert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford is looking to clinch.
Expert swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawford.
And Expert tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Expert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Expert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crawford with a body shot.#T3#
Crawford tries to clinch but Expert moves out of range.
Crawford wants to clinch.#CL#
Crawford moves into range and clinches up with Expert.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Expert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crawford up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Expert's brow.
Crawford is working for takedown but Expert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Expert tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Expert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford is trying to drag Expert to the mat but Expert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Expert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Expert is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Crawford can't fight it off and eventually Expert manages to take the fight to the floor. Crawford looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Expert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Expert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crawford fails to pull guard.
Crawford tries to pull guard but Expert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Expert lands a right hand.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford misses with a body punch.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch but Expert keeps him there for the moment.
Crawford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Expert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Crawford can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Expert moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Expert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford tries to clinch but Expert moves out of range.
Expert doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Expert moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawford wants to take the fight to the mat but Expert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Expert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Expert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Expert misses.#T2##CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
Expert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crawford.
Crawford tries to circle away but Expert has him pinned against the cage.
Expert is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Crawford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Expert throws Crawford to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Expert forces Crawford back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Expert has clasped his hands together around Crawford's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2#
Expert decides to stand back up. Expert steps back and let's Crawford get back to his feet.
Reynaldo Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Expert clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford working hard to break the clinch.
Expert misses with a punch to the body.
Action Expert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Expert slows down the pace here.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Expert has him pressed against the cage.
Expert lands a body punch.
Crawford throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Expert misses with a body punch.
Crawford can't get the takedown.
Expert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crawford up against the cage.
Expert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crawford avoids it.
Expert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Crawford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Expert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Expert blocks an elbow strike from Crawford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Expert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Expert clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Expert presses Crawford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Expert missing with knees to the body.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Expert stops a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawford is trying to push Expert away but Expert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawford tries to circle away but Expert has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Expert prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Expert keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Expert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Expert has the dominant position.#T1#
Expert misses with a body punch.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Expert has the dominant position.
Expert tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Expert back against the cage.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Expert's brow.
Expert tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Expert back against the cage.
Crawford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Expert just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Expert tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Expert back against the cage.
Expert is working Crawford over against the cage.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Expert has the dominant position.
Expert tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Expert prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crawford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Expert's brow. #T2#
Expert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Expert is controlling him.
Expert tries to land knees in the clinch but Crawford avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Expert.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Expert has Crawford pressed against the cage.
Crawford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Expert closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.#BC2#
Expert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Crawford fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Expert has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Expert.
Crawford is looking to break free of the clinch but Expert has double underhooks.
Expert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Expert managing to block the knees to the body from Crawford.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Expert. #T4#
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Expert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Expert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Expert has Crawford pressed against the cage.
Expert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Action Expert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Expert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right hook to the body lands for Expert.
Reynaldo Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Expert.
And that's the end of the fight!
Action Expert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Expert has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Expert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Crawford moves into range and clinches up with Imal.
Imal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Imal.
Imal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Imal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawford tries to break free but Imal pushes him back against the cage.
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Imal walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford tries to clinch
and Imal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Imal pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Imal rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Imal tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Crawford is looking to break free of the clinch but Imal has double underhooks.
Crawford lands a good knee to the midsection. Imal won't want to take too many of those.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch but Imal keeps him there for the moment.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Imal has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford tries to clinch but Imal moves out of range.
Imal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and pushes Imal back into the cage.
Imal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Imal pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Imal closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Crawford is trying to push Imal away but Imal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawford looking for a takedown.
Imal avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Crawford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Imal smiles and moves away.
Crawford with a poor takedown
and Imal counters with a good, hard body kick but Crawford shrugs it off. #CL#
Crawford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Imal has the dominant position.
Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Imal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Imal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crawford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford is trying to drag Imal to the mat but Imal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Imal tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Imal back against the cage.
Crawford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Imal has the dominant position.
Crawford wants to break free but Imal has control.
Crawford tries to break free but Imal pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imal misses with a body punch.
Crawford prevents a body shot from Imal.
Imal keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawford is trying to push Imal away but Imal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Imal has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Imal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Imal moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Imal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Imal avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Imal walks away with a smile on his face. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Imal 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okad Imal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Imal tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Imal has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford is trying to break the clinch but Imal has him pressed against the cage.
Crawford throws an elbow that misses.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Imal pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Imal rushes Crawford and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Imal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Imal keeps control of Crawford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crawford up against the cage.
Crawford tries a body shot but Imal blocks it.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Imal avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crawford wants to get back to striking at distance but Imal won't allow it.
Crawford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Imal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawford throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crawford throws an elbow but misses.
Crawford misses with an elbow over the top.
Imal has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Imal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crawford darts in and clinches Imal up against the cage.
Crawford has had enough of the clinch but Imal keeps him there for the moment.
Crawford is trying to break free.
Crawford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Crawford is trying to break free.
Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Imal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Imal.
Imal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imal presses Crawford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Imal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Crawford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Imal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crawford.
Imal prevents Crawford from breaking the clinch.
Crawford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Imal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##TD2#
Imal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crawford is looking to escape.#SU2#
Imal decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Crawford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crawford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Imal counters with a nice body shot.
Imal fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Imal gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imal. #TD2#
Crawford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Imal is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Crawford to the mat. Crawford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okad Imal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##CL2#
Imal clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Imal wants the takedown. Crawford is fighting it off but Imal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crawford's guard against the cage.
Crawford tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Crawford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Imal passes into side control.
Crawford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Imal blocks the strikes from Crawford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Imal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford is trying to get back to his feet.
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.#SU2#
Imal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crawford to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Imal clinches with his opponent.
Imal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Imal avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
Imal can't find room to land a body shot as Crawford controls the action.
#BC2#
Imal breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Imal closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Imal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Imal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Imal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Imal has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Imal struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
Imal has Crawford pressed against the cage, preventing Crawford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crawford is trying to push Imal away but Imal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Imal manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Imal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Imal instigates a clinch. #T3#
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Imal.
Imal stops a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Imal tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Imal back against the cage.
Crawford is trying to force a seperation but Imal has the dominant position.
Imal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Imal.
Crawford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Imal working Crawford over with knees to the body.
Imal prevents Crawford from breaking the clinch.
Imal misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Imal works on Crawford's body with a couple of short punches.
Imal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crawford is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Imal - that landed with a thud.
Imal misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Reynaldo Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Imal clinches up with Crawford and pushes him back against the cage.
Imal can't find room to land a body shot as Crawford controls the action.
Okad Imal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hand to the body from Imal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford tries to circle away but Imal has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Imal has clasped his hands together around Crawford's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reynaldo Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet but Imal drags him back down.
The referee asks Imal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Imal prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okad Imal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okad Imal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Aleatorio misses with a series of wild punches.
Aleatorio looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Crawford has Aleatorio up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Aleatorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawford. #CL#
Crawford darts in and clinches Aleatorio up against the cage.#TD#
Crawford gets control of Aleatorio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crawford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Crawford kicks Aleatorio off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Crawford rushes Aleatorio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Aleatorio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crawford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aleatorio to the mat. Aleatorio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Aleatorio wants to get back to his feet but Crawford passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Aleatorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford winds up and cracks Aleatorio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crawford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crawford 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.
Crawford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Aleatorio taking some punishment here, with Crawford in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Crawford.
Crawford working over Aleatorio with some ground and pound. Aleatorio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford works his way into full mount!
Crawford unloading with bombs!
Crawford with good strikes from the mount here!
Crawford with a couple of short strikes.
Crawford unloading with bombs!
Aleatorio is in a horrible position here. Crawford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the head.
Crawford punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crawford is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Aleatorio is rocked!
Crawford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aleatorio is still in real trouble! Can Crawford finish him?
Crawford looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Aleatorio covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynaldo Crawford!
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