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Event:
ACE19 King vs Al Naemi
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Abel dives in and scores a takedown into Chasapis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chasapis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abel is aware though and is defending well.
Abel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chasapis's guard.
Abel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chasapis!
Chasapis is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Chasapis is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Abel locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Chasapis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niels Henrik Abel!
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Event:
ACE14 Aronna vs Gracie
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawford.
Chasapis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chasapis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chasapis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chasapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Chasapis pulls guard effortlessly.
Chasapis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chasapis wants to stand but Crawford is controlling the position. #SU2#
Crawford decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Chasapis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford just misses with a punch to the body.
Chasapis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Chasapis tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chasapis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Crawford has Chasapis up against the cage in a clinch.
Chasapis is trying to pull guard but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Chasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chasapis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crawford has him pressed against the cage.
Chasapis 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 blocks an uppercut.
Crawford lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Chasapis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chasapis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Chasapis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Chasapis does no damage.
Chasapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crawford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Crawford tries to get set, Chasapis tries to push him back and clinch up but Crawford manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chasapis pinned against the cage. Chasapis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford keeps Chasapis at a distance using the push kick.
Zachary Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Crawford has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Chasapis breaks from the clinch.
Chasapis cracks Crawford with an open hand slap.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawford lands a left hand.
Chasapis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chasapis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chasapis is breathing heavily.
Crawford lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Bill Chasapis has been cut.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chasapis can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Crawford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chasapis takes an elbow to the temple.
Crawford is pushing Chasapis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Crawford jumps guard and drags Chasapis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Crawford working for a triangle but Chasapis defends it easily.
Chasapis won't allow Crawford to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Chasapis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford lands an elbow just above Chasapis 's eye.
Chasapis jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Chasapis around his waist. Chasapis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crawford.
Chasapis is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford lands a hook that snaps the head of Chasapis backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chasapiss head.
Chasapis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Crawford working Chasapis over with knees to the body.#T1#
Crawford lands an elbow just above Chasapis 's eye.
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Crawford.
Crawford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crawford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crawford working Chasapis over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Chasapis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Crawford.
Chasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Chasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Crawford manages to break the clinch.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown but Chasapis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crawford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crawford shoots in but Chasapis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##TD#
Chasapis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawford's half guard.#ES2#
Crawford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chasapis is on him like a limpet, forcing Crawford back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chasapis takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chasapis's head.
Nice takedown defense from Chasapis. No joy for Crawford on that attempt. #CL#
Chasapis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but Chasapis blocks with his arms.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chasapis tries to stall but Crawford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crawford lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Crawford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chasapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chasapis avoids it really well and circles away.
Chasapis throws a big counter combination but Crawford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chasapis throws a jab when Crawford was well out of range.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chasapis as he avoids it easily.
Chasapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crawford swivels and escapes.
Crawford with a poor takedown
and Chasapis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawford thinking.
Chasapis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Chasapis tries to score a body lock takedown but Crawford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crawford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chasapis's face.
Crawford stalls.
Crawford avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Crawford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chasapis tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chasapis darts in looking for a takedown but Crawford gets double underhooks and turns Chasapis into the cage.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Chasapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chasapis shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Chasapis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chasapis is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Chasapis circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chasapis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chasapis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crawford!#ES2#
Crawford explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Crawford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chasapis.
Chasapis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chasapis closes the distance but Crawford moves to the side
and Crawford counters with a left and a right that stings Chasapis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chasapis tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chasapis to the ground. Chasapis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Chasapis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Chasapis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Chasapis moves in looking to clinch but Crawford pushes him off.
Crawford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chasapis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crawford. #TD#
Chasapis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chasapis showed some decent athleticism there.
Crawford wants to get back to full guard.
Chasapis is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Crawford won't allow Chasapis to pass to mount.
Crawford is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chasapis is taking a breather. Crawford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Crawford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chasapis tries to stand and escape but Crawford is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Crawford tries for a takedown but Chasapis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Crawford has Chasapis up against the cage in a clinch.
Chasapis is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zachary Crawford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chasapis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crawford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crawford stalling the fight.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crawford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crawford slows down the pace here.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chasapis backwards.
Crawford prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chasapis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chasapis's waist but Chasapis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crawford off to one side.
Bill Chasapis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Chasapis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Crawford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crawford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Crawford!
Zachary Crawford took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 2
Date: Dec 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Chipperson tries to keep at a distance but Chasapis has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Chipperson pulls guard effortlessly.
Chasapis is working Chipperson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Chasapis is sitting in close to Chipperson's body. Chipperson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chasapis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chasapis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chipperson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lyle Chipperson!
A very excited looking Lyle Chipperson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 942 Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bodzioch and sends Chasapis crashing to the mat! Bodzioch follows him down to the mat - Chasapis regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Chasapis is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bill Chasapis has been cut.
Chasapis is holding on to half guard well.
Chasapis is still in real trouble! Can Bodzioch finish him?
Chasapis seems to have recovered his senses.
Bodzioch misses with a head shot. Chasapis uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Chasapis has his feet on Bodzioch's thighs here. He's pushed Bodzioch 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! Bodzioch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Chasapis!
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