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Event:
MFC - 73
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bjurstrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bjurstrom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crowder throws a lazy right hand but Bjurstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjurstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crowder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bjurstrom's head backwards.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjurstrom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjurstrom checks a low kick from Crowder.
Bjurstrom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crowder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjurstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crowder throws out the jab.
Bjurstrom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crowder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjurstrom pinned against the cage. Bjurstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Crowder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bjurstrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Crowder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bjurstrom controls Crowder momentarily but Crowder frees himself. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Crowder is thwarting Bjurstrom's attempts to control the position.
Crowder winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bjurstrom tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.
Bjurstrom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bjurstrom trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Bjurstrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!
Will Bjurstrom go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crowder trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Crowder is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bjurstrom's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Crowder's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Bjurstrom has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bjurstrom trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crowder doesn't escape. #T4#
Bjurstrom gets his hands free as Crowder looks to control.
Crowder is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Aleksandar Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Crowder's chin but Crowder turns very nicely into Bjurstrom's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Crowder.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crowder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crowder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjurstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Crowder.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bjurstrom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjurstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boyd Crowder is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowder shoots and misses
and Bjurstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjurstrom can do to turn this around?
Crowder throws a looping overhand right but Bjurstrom ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bjurstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder misses with a looping right.#T1#
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves away
and Bjurstrom counters with a good low kick that Crowder was not able to check.
Bjurstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crowder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crowder connects with a body shot.
Bjurstrom misses with a looping left.
Bjurstrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crowder to score with a decent uppercut.
Crowder motions for Bjurstrom to come forward. Crowder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom lunges at Crowder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crowder's hand.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Crowder misses with a combination
and Bjurstrom counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Crowder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Crowder.
Bjurstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder sizes up Bjurstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Crowder does no damage. #TD#
Crowder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bjurstrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crowder is in Bjurstrom's guard.
Crowder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bjurstrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bjurstrom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjurstrom is keeping the position for now.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Crowder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crowder is trying to drag Bjurstrom to the mat but Bjurstrom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjurstrom stalls.
Crowder takes a shot to the head.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjurstrom cracks Crowder with a nice body shot.
Bjurstrom blocking some punches.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjurstrom controls his hands.
Bjurstrom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crowder has him pressed against the cage.
Bjurstrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bjurstrom is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bjurstrom down to the mat. Bjurstrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crowder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjurstrom tries to bum rush Crowder with a series of wild strikes but Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crowder throws a leg kick but Bjurstrom checks it.
Bjurstrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boyd Crowder will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crowder is looking to counter punch.
Crowder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crowder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crowder with the inside leg kick.
Crowder misses the shot to the body.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Crowder.
Bjurstrom misses with a straight right.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Crowder misses with a few strikes there.
#T1##CL#
Crowder closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjurstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjurstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Bjurstrom tries to work over Crowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Bjurstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a nice uppercut.
Crowder connects with a jab.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjurstrom throws out the jab.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Bjurstrom moves out of range as Crowder strikes.#T2#
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder fails with the takedown.
Crowder lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bjurstrom eats them both and turns towards Crowder to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Crowder ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom throws a one two combo.
Bjurstrom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Crowder feints and as Bjurstrom raises his hands in defense, Crowder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crowder defends it easily.
Crowder postures up.
#T3#
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjurstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Bjurstrom keeps moving.
Crowder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjurstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Crowder is proving a slippery customer.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Crowder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Crowder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bjurstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Bjurstrom tries to get set, Crowder tries to push him back and clinch up but Bjurstrom manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Crowder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bjurstrom's guard.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crowder defends well.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crowder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bjurstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Crowder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bjurstrom wants to control but Crowder passes easily into half guard.
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowder works his way into side control.
Crowder in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Crowder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bjurstrom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Crowder working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Bjurstrom is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Crowder keeps moving and retains side control.
Bjurstrom keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder lands a nice forearm strike.
Crowder working the head with strikes.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Crowder landing strikes.
Crowder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Bjurstrom is rocked!
Bjurstrom taking a bit of punishment here - Crowder scoring with strikes.
Bjurstrom is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Bjurstrom struggling a bit here.
Bjurstrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjurstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bjurstrom tries to improve position but can't.
Crowder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjurstrom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crowder in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bjurstrom looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Crowder turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
MFC - 69
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crowder throws a jab when Pizziconi was well out of range.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Crowder as Pizziconi shoots in.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder stuffs the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#TD#
Crowder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Crowder 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.
Pizziconi taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowder is keen to just control but Pizziconi is a slippery customer.#T1#
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pizziconi defending well though.
Pizziconi is pressing down on Crowder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pizziconi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pizziconi, not yet.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Pizziconi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.#REVB#
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Crowder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Crowder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crowder controls Pizziconi momentarily but Pizziconi frees himself.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crowder looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crowder dives in for a single leg takedown but Pizziconi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crowder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Crowder holds him up against the cage and eventually Pizziconi drops back down to his feet.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Crowder manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Crowder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Crowder.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pizziconi can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Pizziconi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pizziconi tries to clinch
and Crowder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crowder moves in looking to clinch but Pizziconi pushes him off.
Pizziconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pizziconi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder misses with a series of wild punches.
Pizziconi checks the leg kick.
Crowder throws a jab but it's blocked by Pizziconi.
As Crowder backs off Pizziconi throws a huge counter combo but Crowder manages to avoid it all.
Crowder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi stuffs the takedown.
Pizziconi tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Crowder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crowder dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Crowder feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pizziconi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi wants to clinch up but Crowder keeps it at a distance.
Pizziconi throws a right hand that Crowder ducks under and follows up with a left that Crowder also avoids with ease.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crowder's waist but Crowder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi moves out of range as Crowder strikes.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Crowder throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowder as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crowder back to the cage. Pizziconi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crowder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowder looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Crowder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head.#T2#
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!
A slow jab from Crowder misses its intended target.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pizziconi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.#CL2#
Pizziconi rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pizziconi after a bit of a struggle.
Crowder lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Pizziconi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pizziconi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pizziconi blocks the strikes from Crowder.
Pizziconi winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Crowder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crowder trying to control the action but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Pizziconi's head. #T4#
Pizziconi tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
Crowder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Crowder gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
Crowder scores with a jab to the head.
Crowder with a nice calf kick.
Crowder throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Pizziconi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crowder!
The strikes coming from Pizziconi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Check out the look on Pizziconi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Crowder trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
Crowder is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pizziconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowder sees it coming and defends easily.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crowder keeps working.
Crowder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pizziconi lands strikes from half guard.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Pizziconi is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Pizziconi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pizziconi prevents Crowder from improving his position.#T2#
Pizziconi 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.
Crowder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pizziconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowder has momentary wrist control but Pizziconi slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pizziconi fails to land the takedown.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Crowder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pizziconi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Pizziconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Pizziconi is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Crowder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowder. Pizziconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder lands a jab to the nose.
Crowder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crowder wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowder swivels and escapes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowder.#TD#
Pizziconi gets caught napping as Crowder dives in and scores a takedown. Pizziconi manages to retain guard.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pizziconi working a defensive guard here.
Crowder distracts Pizziconi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pizziconi is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crowder looking to control.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Pizziconi is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SU2#
Pizziconi stands up from Crowder's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowder tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.#TD#
Crowder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pizziconi quickly recovers to half guard.
Pizziconi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pizziconi trying to control the position.
#T3#
Pizziconi seems keen to control Crowder's posture.
Crowder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pizziconi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for a triangle but Crowder pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pizziconi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowder is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
Pizziconi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Crowder is looking to work some ground and pound but Pizziconi has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi tries to move into range but Crowder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crowder quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crowder is just riding it out for now. Pizziconi eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi is looking to stall here but Crowder recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder had his way with Osmany Pizziconi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Pizziconi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pizziconi.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pizziconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Crowder trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Crowder wants to control but Pizziconi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Crowder is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture. #T1#
Pizziconi lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowder has wrist control.
Pizziconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Crowder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Crowder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pizziconi wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Pizziconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pizziconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pizziconi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Pizziconi trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Pizziconi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Crowder dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder passes easily into half guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Crowder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pizziconi is just riding it out for now. Crowder eventually gives up the hold.
Pizziconi wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pizziconi's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osmany Pizziconi.
Well Crowder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
MFC - 65
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
A cross from Crowder lands.
Crowder avoids the body shot from Wright.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Wright leaves Crowder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Crowder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Crowder gets a clinch.
Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder has Wright pressed against the cage.
Crowder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Crowder scores with a hook to the body.#T1##TD2#
Crowder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wright clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Crowder misses with an elbow to the head.
Crowder looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for the choke from the back position but Wright is controlling his hands well.
Crowder has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wright.
Crowder trying to control.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now.
Crowder somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wright trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Crowder has his arm under Wright's chin here. Game over son! Crowder squeezes tightly and Wright is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
MFC - 61
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crowder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bjurstrom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bjurstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjurstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Bjurstrom needs to keep his hands up - Crowder had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for Crowder.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom. #TD2#
Crowder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bjurstrom is trying to defend but Crowder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Crowder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjurstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crowder has managed to get both his arms back between Bjurstrom's legs - danger averted.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crowder advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Crowder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bjurstrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crowder scores with punches from side control.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Bjurstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bjurstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bjurstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crowder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crowder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjurstrom is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is working Bjurstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Crowder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crowder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crowder is putting a hurting on Bjurstrom here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Crowder cracks Bjurstrom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crowder landing a few strikes.
Bjurstrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crowder.
Crowder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Crowder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crowder looks up at the clock and then as Bjurstrom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crowder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bjurstrom gets back to half guard.
Bjurstrom is staying active underneath Crowder, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Bjurstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjurstrom is refusing to be controlled, as Crowder sits in half guard.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder is trying to control. Bjurstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bjurstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjurstrom.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
That's time! Bjurstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bjurstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crowder's head.
Bjurstrom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crowder is out of range and Bjurstrom settles back down.
Bjurstrom misses with a combination
and Crowder counters with a left and a right that stings Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom looks to land a left hand but Crowder moved out of range nicely.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bjurstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Crowder does it's job there.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Crowder looks to move away, Bjurstrom throws a big counter combo but Crowder just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjurstrom misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a nice leg kick.
Crowder throws a right hand that Bjurstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjurstrom also avoids with ease.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Crowder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bjurstrom quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Bjurstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Bjurstrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crowder is working away from the top position though.
Bjurstrom has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crowder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crowder lands a big elbow. #T2#
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder postures up.
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
Bjurstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder looking to control but Bjurstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crowder scoring with strikes but Bjurstrom is staying in there.
Bjurstrom can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bjurstrom can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bjurstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Crowder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder postures up.#SUB2#
Crowder looking to secure an arm triangle but Bjurstrom defends it well.
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Crowder with good strikes from the mount here!
Bjurstrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Crowder has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjurstrom taking shots to the head. #T4#
Bjurstrom regains half guard.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjurstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crowder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
A left and a right from Crowder both land. Nice combination.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Bjurstrom.
#TD2#
Bjurstrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Crowder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder pushing down on Bjurstrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjurstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Bjurstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjurstrom.
Crowder cracks Bjurstrom with a solid left hand.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crowder trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Crowder scoring with some ground and pound.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjurstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.#SUB#
Bjurstrom has his foot on Crowder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowder works his way back into a safe position though.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Crowder works over Bjurstrom with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Crowder is fighting to break Bjurstrom's control of his arms but Bjurstrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bjurstrom working for submissions but it's allowed Crowder to get to half guard.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.#SUB#
Bjurstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjurstrom trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.
Crowder tries to pass to full mount but Bjurstrom defends it.
Bjurstrom has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.#SUB2#
Bjurstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom wants to sweep but Crowder has passed to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crowder 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
MFC - 56
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Crowder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch.
A short left from Crowder.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Crowder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pizziconi has Crowder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crowder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crowder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crowder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pizziconi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is trying to drag Crowder to the mat but Crowder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pizziconi goes for a takedown attempt but Crowder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crowder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Crowder thumps Pizziconi with a low kick.
Crowder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crowder looks to score with a jab to the body but Pizziconi is just out of range.
Crowder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pizziconi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crowder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pizziconi in his tracks. #TD#
Crowder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crowder lands in his opponent's guard.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder content to stall in guard here.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crowder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
Crowder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder preventing the sweep.
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder throws a big elbow that misses.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowder.
Pizziconi trying to control the position here. #T3#
Pizziconi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pizziconi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowder throws a big elbow that misses.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Pizziconi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crowder 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Crowder moves into the clinch.
Crowder lands a nice uppercut.
Pizziconi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pizziconi can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Pizziconi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pizziconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowder.
Crowder works over Pizziconi with some ground and pound from guard.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crowder sprawls well. Crowder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Pizziconi shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Crowder taking a breather.
Crowder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pizziconi can't find room to land a body shot as Crowder controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pizziconi prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Crowder prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crowder walks away with a smile on his face. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pizziconi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A big right from Crowder misses.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Crowder scores with a takedown into Pizziconi's guard.
Crowder advances to half guard.
Pizziconi trying to control here.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowder is just content to waste time from the top position. Pizziconi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crowder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pizziconi pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizziconi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Pizziconi wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Crowder with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pizziconi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder throwing strikes from guard but Pizziconi blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Crowder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder won't allow Pizziconi to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowder is one step ahead there.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Crowder scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Crowder rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowder working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pizziconi.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizziconi's elbow. #TD#
Crowder has hold of one of Pizziconi's legs. Pizziconi is fighting the takedown attempt but Crowder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crowder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crowder throwing strikes from guard but Pizziconi blocks nicely.
Crowder postures up in Pizziconi's guard and throws a big left but Pizziconi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully. #T1#
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pizziconi's head.
Crowder cracks Pizziconi with a solid left hand.
Pizziconi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Crowder is trying to control the position but Pizziconi postures up. #T2#
Pizziconi won't allow Crowder to sweep him here.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pizziconi trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crowder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pizziconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Crowder throws a series of punches but Pizziconi avoids them all with ease.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Pizziconi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crowder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pizziconi scrambles back to his feet.
Crowder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Crowder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pizziconi on his heels. He'll look to pass Pizziconi's guard now, I'm sure.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder throws a strike but Pizziconi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Crowder is pulling down on Pizziconi's head to control his posture.
Crowder striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Crowder has a closed guard, preventing Pizziconi from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder keeping full guard, as Pizziconi tries to pass.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pizziconi defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crowder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
MFC - 51
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Rakotoarisoa throws a hook to the side of Crowder's head but Crowder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakotoarisoa walks into a stiff left hand from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a double jab
enabling Crowder to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Crowder blocks the leg kick.
Rakotoarisoa misses with the combination.
Rakotoarisoa misses the shot to the body.
Rakotoarisoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa jabs at Crowder's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crowder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crowder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crowder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rakotoarisoa backwards.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rakotoarisoa's efforts to push away.
Crowder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rakotoarisoa.#T1#
Rakotoarisoa prevents a body shot from Crowder. #TD#
Crowder wants the takedown. Rakotoarisoa is fighting it off but Crowder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rakotoarisoa's guard against the cage.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder trying to control from Rakotoarisoa's half guard. Rakotoarisoa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rakotoarisoa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rakotoarisoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Crowder thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakotoarisoa is fighting to break Crowder's control of his arms but Crowder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakotoarisoa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rakotoarisoa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakotoarisoa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crowder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crowder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Rakotoarisoa is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowder. That's going to slow Rakotoarisoa down.
Rakotoarisoa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Rakotoarisoa misses with a few strikes there.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rakotoarisoa tries to sprawl but Crowder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rakotoarisoa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rakotoarisoa trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rakotoarisoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crowder is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rakotoarisoa landing rabbit punches to the side of Crowder's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Crowder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakotoarisoa keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crowder misses with a hook.
Crowder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rakotoarisoa is out of range.
Rakotoarisoa loads up on a big right hand but Crowder slips the punch.#CL#
Crowder clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder stalling against the cage.
Crowder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Rakotoarisoa.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rakotoarisoa wants to break free but Crowder has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rakotoarisoa prevents it.
Crowder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rakotoarisoa is looking to break free of the clinch but Crowder has double underhooks.
Crowder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crowder. #T1#
Crowder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to break free.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Rakotoarisoa can't break the clinch.
Rakotoarisoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rakotoarisoa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Crowder lands a takedown into guard.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing.
Rakotoarisoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowder is in close to Rakotoarisoa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rakotoarisoa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crowder lands a couple of digs.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder 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.
Crowder trying to control but Rakotoarisoa is working from the bottom.
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rakotoarisoa can do to turn this around?
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in close to prevent any damage.
Rakotoarisoa keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully. #T3#
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rakotoarisoa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crowder manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rakotoarisoa looking to sit in guard and control but Crowder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Crowder looking to pass the guard.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Rakotoarisoa keeps moving.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
Crowder won't allow Rakotoarisoa to get back to his feet.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakotoarisoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakotoarisoa pulls Crowder in to control the position.
Crowder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Crowder slips a straight right by Rakotoarisoa.
A little feinted left hand from Crowder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crowder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rakotoarisoa circles away.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a straight left.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakotoarisoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowder moves away.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rakotoarisoa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crowder counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Rakotoarisoa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowder has Rakotoarisoa pressed against the cage, preventing Rakotoarisoa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crowder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rakotoarisoa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Crowder has Rakotoarisoa flattened out and is raining down punches. #T1#
Crowder lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crowder wants to control but Rakotoarisoa is keeping busy.
Crowder 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.
Rakotoarisoa is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Crowder is persistently looking for the submission but Rakotoarisoa is defending it well.
Rakotoarisoa is taking damage to the body and head.
Crowder is not going to allow Rakotoarisoa to sit and survive in this position.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Crowder lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rakotoarisoa.
Rakotoarisoa trying to get back to his feet but Crowder is in full control for now.
Crowder throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rakotoarisoa could be in trouble here!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crowder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crowder is working the ground and pound. Can Rakotoarisoa escape?
Crowder lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rakotoarisoa hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rakotoarisoa to escape the position.
Rakotoarisoa covers up after that shot from Crowder.
#T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Crowder. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#ROC# Rakotoarisoa is rocked!
Rakotoarisoa is trying to remain composed but Crowder is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rakotoarisoa is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Will Crowder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rakotoarisoa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Crowder off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Rakotoarisoa right now.
Crowder is working the ground and pound. Can Rakotoarisoa escape?#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa fending off the submission attempt from Crowder.
Crowder scores with punches to the body.
Crowder scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Rakotoarisoa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crowder. #T4#
Crowder is not going to allow Rakotoarisoa to sit and survive in this position.
Rakotoarisoa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Crowder is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Crowder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Crowder is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Crowder gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Crowder gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Crowder apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Crowder should have avoided that one.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a body shot
and Rakotoarisoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rakotoarisoa looks to throw the jab but Crowder is out of range.
Crowder half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowder, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
C386: Tae vs Chai II
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Alaska gets caught napping as Crowder dives in and scores a takedown. Alaska manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alaska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alaska has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Alaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Alaska pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alaska has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alaska pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alaska is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crowder wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alaska is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crowder is squirming around, avoiding Alaska's attempts to control the action.
Crowder bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Alaska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaska manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Alaska's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alaska working for a triangle but Crowder defends it easily.
Alaska seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alaska can't keep his opponent in guard - Crowder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Alaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage.
Alaska trying to control but Crowder postures up.
#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Alaska defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Alaska is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alaska manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crowder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Alaska has his foot on Crowder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowder works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alaska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alaska has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Alaska looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Crowder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Alaska trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Alaska tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Alaska 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.
Alaska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alaska trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alaska slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Crowder gets a double leg takedown into Alaska's guard.#SUB#
Alaska looking for a guillotine here but Crowder defends easily.
#SUB2#
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Alaska slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alaska defends it easily.
Crowder is looking to sweep but instead, Alaska has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crowder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Alaska controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Crowder actively working from the bottom here.
Crowder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Alaska seems to be working for a kimura but Crowder defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Alaska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crowder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alaska.
Alaska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder is looking for a sweep. Alaska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.
Crowder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crowder.#SUB2#
Crowder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alaska escapes and throws Crowder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alaska is looking to take a break and control but Crowder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom. #T3#
Crowder tries to improve position but can't.
Alaska is looking to take a break and control but Crowder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alaska off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Crowder is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alaska is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Crowder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alaska has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Alaska preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crowder.
Crowder is trying to stick to Alaska's back but Alaska is turning into Crowder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crowder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alaska.#SUB2#
Crowder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alaska escapes and throws Crowder's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alaska passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyd Crowder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Crowder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crowder trying to move into half guard but instead Alaska has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Alaska trying to control but Crowder is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alaska passes into side control.
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.
Crowder prevents Alaska from improving position. #SUB#
Alaska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crowder, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom.
Crowder manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Crowder has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Alaska escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Alaska!
Crowder is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alaska off and has taken his back!
Alaska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crowder's guard. Nice work there by Alaska.
Alaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Crowder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alaska has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back.
Alaska works his way into side control. #T2#
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.
Alaska has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Crowder!#SUB#
Alaska is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crowder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alaska looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crowder is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Crowder has given up his back. Will we see Alaska going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Alaska is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Crowder taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Alaska.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska! |
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Event:
C376: Chai vs Obaminator
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Crowder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Crowder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crowder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Silva is trying to control Crowder's posture but Crowder avoids it. #SUB2#
Crowder tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crowder off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Crowder's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva connects with a big shot to the side of Crowder's head.
Silva loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Crowder hold on?
Crowder tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Silva scores with punches from the back.
Crowder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crowder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crowder regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva works over Crowder with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Crowder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Silva is in close to Crowder's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Crowder's brow.
Crowder wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva cracks Crowder with a solid left hand.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Crowder working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crowder under the eye.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crowder is one step ahead there.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Crowder is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Crowder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silva scoring with strikes but Crowder is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowder can do to turn this around?
Silva with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Silva lands with some strikes.
Crowder regains half guard.
Silva winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crowder won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Crowder is rocked!
Silva lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Crowder! More strikes land and this one is all over! Silva jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
A very excited looking Manuel Silva 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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C369: Saitoh vs Queiroz
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Beneke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crowder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crowder feints the counter takedown.
Crowder misses with a takedown attempt - Beneke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneke jabs Crowder right on the nose. Crowder blinks but takes it well.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beneke as he avoids it easily.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Crowder dives in for a single leg takedown but Beneke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Crowder gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Beneke is defending well. #SUB2#
Crowder swings around for an armbar but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crowder's guard.#T1##SU#
Beneke stands up and waves to Crowder to follow him. #TD2#
Crowder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beneke to the mat! Beneke manages to get full guard.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Crowder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beneke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beneke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beneke! #REVR#
Crowder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beneke tries to stand but Crowder is controlling his head.
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Beneke has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Crowder shoots in but no luck this time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beneke.
Beneke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crowder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beneke's waist but Beneke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crowder off to one side.
Crowder shoots in for a double leg but Beneke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Beneke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crowder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beneke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crowder.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Crowder off the cage and back into range.
Crowder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Beneke gets caught flat footed, as Crowder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beneke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Crowder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Crowder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beneke has had enough of the clinch but Crowder keeps him there for the moment.
Beneke cracks Crowder with a nice body shot.
Crowder can't get the takedown.
Crowder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crowder looks winded!#T3#
Crowder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beneke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beneke pinned against the cage. Beneke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crowder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Crowder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Crowder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Crowder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beneke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crowder's guard! Nice work there by Beneke!
Beneke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Beneke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Beneke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beneke has managed to get both his arms back between Crowder's legs - danger averted.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet. #SUB2#
Crowder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beneke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beneke wants to stand but Crowder has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Beneke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crowder, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crowder is defended easily by Beneke.#CL#
Beneke rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beneke as he jumps to the side.
Crowder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beneke avoids it really well and circles away.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Beneke is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Beneke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Crowder's body. Crowder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crowder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowder can do to turn this around?
Beneke connects with a right hand. Crowder shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beneke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
Beneke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Crowder tries to keep at a distance but Beneke has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Crowder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crowder has Beneke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beneke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Beneke jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Crowder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beneke dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Beneke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crowder is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Beneke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crowder, up you get!
Beneke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crowder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beneke - the referee stops the clock and Crowder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beneke. Crowder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beneke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Crowder's head back.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Crowder knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Beneke as Crowder shoots in.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Crowder shoots in but Beneke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder is breathing heavily.
Beneke lands an overhand right.#T2#
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Crowder off the cage and back into range.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boyd Crowder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder darts in looking for a takedown but Beneke gets double underhooks and turns Crowder into the cage.
Crowder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crowders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beneke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crowder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Beneke takes the fight into the clinch.
Crowder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beneke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beneke lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowder backwards. #BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch.
Crowder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crowder or perhaps it was just good defense by Beneke, which made it look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Crowder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beneke counters with a body kick.
Beneke connects with a solid leg kick.
Crowder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Beneke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Beneke.
Crowder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beneke lands with a hook. Crowder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crowder shoots in but no luck this time.
Beneke works the jab nicely.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beneke lands a two punch combo.
Beneke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Crowder's body. Crowder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beneke throws a sloppy head kick and Crowder moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crowder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowder fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Beneke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crowder, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beneke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beneke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Beneke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crowder letting Beneke take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowder as Beneke tries to tie him up.
Beneke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crowder is defending well for now.
Crowder has Beneke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beneke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Beneke breaks the clinch.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Crowder shoots in but Beneke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder tries for a takedown but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beneke lands a high kick!
Beneke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke connects with a single shot there.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Crowder shakes it off.
Crowder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beneke defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beneke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beneke wants it to stay on the feet.
Crowder walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Crowder fails with a takedown attempt.
Beneke works over Crowder's head and body with a nice combination.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Beneke lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Beneke forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.
Beneke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beneke gets underhooks to prevent Crowder's takedown attempt.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Crowder is looking for a takedown.
Beneke lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Beneke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beneke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Beneke takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Beneke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowder.
#BC#
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beneke lands with a nice combination. Crowder backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crowder.
Crowder shoots for a double leg takedown but Beneke sprawls well. He's pushed Crowder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Crowder drives through with a takedown into Beneke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder postures up.
Beneke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Beneke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boyd Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU#
Beneke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crowder, up you get!
Crowder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke thumps Crowder with a low kick.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crowder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beneke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crowder somewhat.
Beneke tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowder drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Beneke gets caught flat footed, as Crowder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crowder is controlling him.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beneke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beneke has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beneke defends well.
Mark Beneke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beneke wants to stand but Crowder is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Crowder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beneke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beneke tries to stand but Crowder is controlling from the bottom.
Beneke trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder has his foot on Beneke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beneke works his way back into a safe position though.
Beneke tries to stand but Crowder is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Crowder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beneke stacks Crowder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beneke!
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crowder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beneke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boyd Crowder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crowder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cicerón.#TD#
Crowder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cicerón sprawls well initially but Crowder persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crowder (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Crowder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cicerón defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crowder is working for a kimura but Cicerón is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Crowder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicerón is pressing down on Crowder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón trying to keep a closed guard but Crowder is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cicerón is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cicerón has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crowder (2) vs (2) Cicerón#SUB#
Crowder working for submissions but it's allowed Cicerón to get to half guard.
#T1#
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crowder's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Crowder looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cicerón pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crowder (2) vs (5) Cicerón
Crowder tries to reverse the position but Cicerón maintains control.
Cicerón looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crowder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Crowder tries to improve his position but instead Cicerón has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crowder (2) vs (8) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Crowder has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crowder tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crowder.
Cicerón controlling well, preventing Crowder from escaping the position.
#T3#
Crowder is working hard here to advance position.
Cicerón trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Crowder doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cicerón working for a choke but Crowder is defending well.
Cicerón wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
Cicerón controlling from the back.
Crowder is really stuck here.
Well, with Cicerón on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Crowder is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Crowder tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Crowder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cicerón's arms.
Crowder tries to escape the position.
Crowder is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cicerón.
Crowder is trying to break free.
Good control from Cicerón.#T5#
Crowder is trying to break free.
Cicerón is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Crowder tries to break free.
Cicerón controls the action.
Cicerón is hanging on to Crowder's back as he tries to escape.
Crowder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cicerón keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
Crowder is staying active underneath Cicerón, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cicerón with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Crowder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Crowder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.
Cicerón is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crowder! Score +3 for passing guard: Crowder (2) vs (11) Cicerón
Cicerón pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crowder working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Cicerón manages to capitalize on a mistake by Crowder to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crowder (2) vs (14) Cicerón
Crowder tries to escape but Cicerón has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cicerón really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crowder.
Cicerón keeps control of the position as Crowder tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
I really don't envy Crowder right now.
#SUB2#
Cicerón tightening his grip on Crowder, looking for the choke.
Will Cicerón go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crowder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crowder working to try and regain half guard.
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Crowder regains half guard.#T9#
Cicerón is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Crowder actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Crowder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Crowder actively working from the bottom here.
Cicerón wants to pass the guard but Crowder is defending well.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Crowder is defending it quite comfortably.
Cicerón has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crowder (2) vs (17) Cicerón
Crowder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11##SUB2#
Cicerón working for a submission but Crowder is keeping him at bay.
Crowder is working to get back to half guard.
Cicerón controlling from mount.
Crowder wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Crowder (2) vs (20) Cicerón
Crowder rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
Cicerón trying to control.
Crowder tries to break free.
Cicerón trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Crowder knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Crowder for a finish.
Well,Crowder is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Crowder is really stuck here.
What can Crowder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Crowder is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cicerón controls the position.
Crowder is in bad spot here.
#T13##SUB2#
Cicerón is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Crowder with him. Crowder is trying to defend but Cicerón has an arm under the chin now! Crowder grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julián Cicerón! |
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Event:
CFC CG 47
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Casimiro Nicoletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boyd Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nicoletta shoots in but Crowder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Crowder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nicoletta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crowder is in Nicoletta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nicoletta (0) vs (2) Crowder
Nicoletta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Nicoletta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nicoletta working for a triangle but Crowder defends it easily.
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicoletta is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nicoletta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nicoletta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Crowder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nicoletta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Nicoletta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicoletta manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Nicoletta's guard.
Crowder passes Nicoletta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nicoletta tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Nicoletta defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.
Crowder tries to pass to full mount but Nicoletta defends it. #SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Crowder is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
Nicoletta gets full guard.#SUB#
Nicoletta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nicoletta is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
#SUB2#
Crowder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicoletta sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crowder wants to free his trapped foot but Nicoletta is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicoletta defends it well. #SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Nicoletta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crowder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicoletta regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Nicoletta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicoletta manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Nicoletta's guard. #T6##SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Crowder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Crowder drops back looking for a leg! Nicoletta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicoletta manages to kick Crowder off! Crowder jumps back into Nicoletta's guard. #SUB#
Nicoletta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nicoletta working for a triangle but Crowder defends it easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Crowder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crowder pushing down on Nicoletta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nicoletta wants to improve his position but Crowder is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Nicoletta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage.
Nicoletta tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Nicoletta is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Nicoletta defends the submission attempt.#T9##SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nicoletta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicoletta tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
Crowder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nicoletta! Score +3 for passing guard: Nicoletta (0) vs (5) Crowder#SUB2#
Crowder is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nicoletta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nicoletta shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Crowder is working for a guillotine from mount but Nicoletta frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Crowder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nicoletta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nicoletta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crowder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T11#
Nicoletta is trying to improve his position.
Nicoletta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.
Nicoletta is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Nicoletta defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Crowder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicoletta sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicoletta tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Crowder wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicoletta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nicoletta tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Nicoletta is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
#SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicoletta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nicoletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T14##SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nicoletta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Crowder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nicoletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nicoletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowder pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crowder wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CFC CG 42
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boyd Crowder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Crowder 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crowder (2) vs (0) Singleton
Crowder being controlled here momentarily.
Crowder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singleton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crowder manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crowder (2) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder trying to control the position.
#T1#
Singleton is stalling in the full guard.
Singleton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crowder trying to control the position.
#T2#
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Singleton tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard.
Singleton postures up.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Singleton being controlled here momentarily.
Singleton stays in close to Crowder's body and controls the position. #T4#
It looks like Singleton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Crowder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singleton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Crowder keeping full guard, as Singleton tries to pass.
Crowder working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Crowder is looking to sweep but instead, Singleton has passed into half guard.
Singleton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crowder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singleton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singleton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crowder (6) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton just trying to survive but Crowder is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Singleton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crowder.
#T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crowder's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Singleton trying to control the hands but Crowder breaks the grip. #T8#
Singleton trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowder keeps control of the position as Singleton tries to break free.
#T9##SUB#
Crowder is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Singleton is defending well though. Crowder let's go of the attempt for now.
Crowder struggling to keep hold of the position.
Crowder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Singleton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Singleton is positioning himself well to prevent Crowder advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Crowder seems content to control.
Crowder is looking to advance position but Singleton won't allow it.
Crowder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singleton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Crowder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Singleton moves into full guard.
Singleton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crowder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Singleton is pulling down on Crowder's head to control his posture.
Singleton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Singleton trying to keep a closed guard but Crowder is proving a slippery customer.
Singleton pulls Crowder in close to his closed guard and prevents Crowder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crowder looking to sit in guard and control but Singleton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crowder (6) vs (4) Singleton#T13#
Crowder trying to keep a closed guard but Singleton is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton looking to pass the guard.
Crowder is controlling Singleton's posture.
Crowder being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Crowder is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crowder pulls Singleton in close to his closed guard and prevents Singleton from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crowder takes the fight on points by 6 to 4. |
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Event:
TOF 80
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Crowder slips under a jab.
Watts looks to land a right hand but Crowder moved out of range.
Crowder is looking to counter the offense by Watts and move into the clinch.
Watts misses with an uppercut. Crowder saw that one coming.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
As Watts tries to get set, Crowder tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Watts misses with a lunging right hand
and Crowder counters with a leg kick.
Watts takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crowder feints and then cracks Watts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watts down.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crowder throws a low kick but Watts avoids it.
Watts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watts checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Watts misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowder.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder misses with the head strike.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowder works on Watts's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Crowder.
Watts prevents a body shot from Crowder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Crowder avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Watts fails to land. #BC2#
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowder lands an overhand right.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Crowder blocks the low kick.
Watts throws a shot from downtown. Crowder moves away and avoids it.
Crowder throwing a counter right hand but Watts manages to avoid it.
Crowder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crowder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crowder misses with an uppercut.
Watts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watts.
Muhammad Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watts misses with a hook.
Watts takes a swing at Crowder's ribcage but misses.
Crowder closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watts misses with a straight left. #T3#
Crowder misses with a takedown attempt
and Watts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowder dodges the punch combination from Watts.
Crowder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watts.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Watts.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crowder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watts.
Watts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Watts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crowder ducks under a wild hook from Watts.#T4##CL#
Crowder has Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
Watts misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watts.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Watts throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowder.
Watts gets through Crowder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowder swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crowder lands a left hand.
Crowder has a couple of punches blocked by Watts.
#T5#
Watts scores with a shot to the side of Crowder's head.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Watts backwards. #BC2#
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crowder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Watts.
Crowder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Crowder moves into the clinch.
Crowder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watts misses with some punches.
Crowder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watts lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T6#
Crowder pushes Watts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crowder is working Watts over against the cage.
Crowder pushes Watts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts working hard to break the clinch.
Crowder lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Crowder.
Crowder misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
Crowder lands a shot to the body.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Watts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T7#
Crowder tries to move into range but Watts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watts appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watts checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Crowder.
Crowder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watts finds it's way round the side to connect with Crowder's head.
Crowder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Crowder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watts throws out the jab.
Watts throws a big shot that misses.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Watts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Crowder closes the distance and pushes Watts back into the cage.
Watts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T8#
Crowder misses with the head strike.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder. #TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Watts has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Crowder has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watts.
Watts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wattss head.
Crowder tries for a takedown but Watts manages to get underhooks.
Crowder working aggressively here.
Watts blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
Watts takes a shot to the head.
Crowder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Watts.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Watts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T9#
Watts presses Crowder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Watts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Crowder misses.
Watts moves forwards but Crowder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muhammad Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Crowder has Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Watts controls his hands.
Watts presses Crowder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crowder tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boyd Crowder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crowder looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watts to counter with a crisp jab.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watts scores with a hook to the body. Crowder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watts bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crowder's head backwards.
Crowder connects with a leg kick.
Watts lands a two punch combo.
Watts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crowder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watts lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Crowder.
Watts throws a hook but Crowder avoids it easily.
Watts slips under a jab.
A cross from Crowder lands.
Nice jab there from Crowder. #T1#
Crowder misses with a low kick.
Crowder loads up on a big right hand but Watts slips the punch.
Watts lands a slapping body shot.
Watts misses with a left hand
and Crowder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crowder.
Watts scores with a nice head shot.
Crowder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crowder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watts lands a nice shot that snaps Crowder's head back.
Watts scores with a nice right hand.
Watts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crowder takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Crowder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts cracks Crowder with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Crowder falls to his knees and Watts doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Watts!
Muhammad Watts is the new welterweight champion!
Muhammad Watts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TOF 68
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Knight scores with a jab.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Crowder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Crowder feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Knight backing away here, and Crowder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crowder off to one side. #T1#
Crowder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crowders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
#CL2#
Crowder rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder. #T2#
Knight tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it.
#TD2#
Crowder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight has his hands on Crowder's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knight parries the strikes from Crowder easily there. Crowder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knight to escape.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crowder tries to score with some ground and pound. Knight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Crowder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crowder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Crowder throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knight defending against the ground and pound.
Crowder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowder working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
Crowder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowder.
Knight is trying to control Crowder's posture but Crowder avoids it. #T4#
Crowder working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crowder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crowder working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Crowder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight tries to buck Crowder off but Crowder is having none of it.#T5#
An elbow from Crowder crashes against the mat.
Crowder in side control, throwing shots but Knight defends.
Crowder working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight isn't going anywhere.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crowder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Knight works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crowder lands strikes from half guard.
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
#T6#
Knight moves into full guard.
Crowder works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crowder's head.#SUB2#
Crowder has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Crowder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crowder.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Knight advances to half guard.
Knight trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom. #T8#
Crowder wants to get back to full guard.
Crowder keeps trying to improve his position.
Knight winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crowder gets back to full guard.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T9#
Knight cracks Crowder with a solid left hand.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crowder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crowder.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crowder some visible discomfort.
Crowder tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight is putting a hurting on Crowder here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crowder is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crowder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrell Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crowder looks to clinch
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Crowder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowder momentarily.
#CL2#
Crowder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Crowder tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowder tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Boyd Crowder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowder misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Knight tightens his grip and picks Crowder up, before dumping him to the ground. Crowder manages to land in guard.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #T2#
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crowder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Crowder is working away.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Crowder's hands, connecting with Crowder's forehead.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crowder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight won't allow Crowder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Crowder working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Crowder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder is breathing heavily.
Crowder wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight works over Crowder with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T5#
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Crowder wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crowder thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Knight trying to hold on to Crowder's head to control him but Crowder postures up.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!
Knight punishes Crowder with strikes from the back mount.
Knight just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Knight is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Crowder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Crowder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Crowder tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Crowder is not content to let Knight control the position.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Crowder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Crowder has his feet on Knight's thighs here. He's pushed Knight 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! Knight screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Crowder looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Gibbons scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Crowder closes the distance and clinches.
Gibbons tries to circle away but Crowder has him pinned against the cage.
Gibbons is trying to break the clinch but Crowder is controlling him.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Gibbons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder.
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowder scores with a shot to the side of Gibbons's head.
Crowder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbons slows down the pace here.
Crowder lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder keeps control of Gibbons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crowder tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Crowder has Gibbons pressed against the cage, preventing Gibbons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Gibbons is trying to break free.
Gibbons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Crowder.
Crowder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibbons working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Crowder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbons.
Gibbons tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crowder.
Gibbons prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Gibbons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbons working aggressively here.
Crowder tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Gibbons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gibbons backwards.
Crowder lands a right hand. #T2#
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbons's elbow.
Gibbons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbons controls the action.
Nice body punch from Crowder.
Gibbons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibbons blocks a body shot from Crowder.
Crowder struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbons controls his hands.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gibbons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gibbons pushes Crowder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crowder tries to work over Gibbons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowder working aggressively here.
Crowder throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with some punches.
Gibbons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowder tries a body shot but Gibbons blocks it.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Crowder.
A frustrated look appears on Gibbons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crowder.
#TD2#
Crowder tightens his grip and picks Gibbons up, before dumping him to the ground. Gibbons manages to land in guard.
Gibbons is wriggling around but Crowder manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Crowder tries to pass to full mount but Gibbons defends it.
Crowder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowder trying to pass the guard but Gibbons defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gibbons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Crowder prevents Gibbons from improving his position.
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gibbons defending well though.
Crowder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Gibbons is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
Gibbons is trying to control but can't.
Crowder working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gibbons's thigh. Gibbons counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibbons works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T5#
Crowder postures up and lands a big shot to Gibbons's brow.
Crowder stands and throws Gibbons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crowder has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gibbons!
Crowder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gibbons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gibbons gets back to half guard.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibbons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crowder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowder working over Gibbons with some ground and pound. Gibbons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crowder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons trying to control here.
#T6#
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Gibbons's temple.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crowder 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.
Gibbons taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Crowder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gibbons's head.
Ground and pound from Crowder.
Crowder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gibbons taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Gibbons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crowder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T7##SUB2#
Crowder in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gibbons tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crowder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Crowder misses with a right hand
and Veal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowder thinking.
Veal throws a low kick, looking for Crowder's leg but Crowder calmly moves out of range.
Veal thumps Crowder with a low kick.
Crowder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crowder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veal's sensitive parts.
Crowder throws a big shot that misses.
Veal throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Veal throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
#TD#
Veal tries to sprawl but Crowder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crowder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Crowder is trying to work for a kimura but Veal is defending well.
Veal is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Veal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Veal is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Veal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crowder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Veal's hands, connecting with Veal's forehead.
Crowder moves into full mount! Veal won't be happy about that!
Veal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Veal's face.
#T2#
Veal wants to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Veal is trying to escape the mount.
Veal is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crowder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Veal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder with good strikes from the mount here!
Crowder landing strikes from the mount.
Veal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Veal is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Veal is rocked!
Crowder lands a nice shot to the head.
Veal is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
A big strike lands for Crowder! That's really hurt Veal and he's turned his back - Crowder keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Crowder jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
TOF 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Crowder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anubis did well to prevent Crowder getting side control.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Anubis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder is nestled in close to Anubis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Anubis's head.
Anubis trying to control from the bottom.
Crowder working the head and body with strikes.
Crowder working the head and body with strikes.
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Anubis's temple.
Crowder working over Anubis with some ground and pound. Anubis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder is nestled in close to Anubis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anubis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Anubis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage.
Crowder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Anubis's hands, connecting with Anubis's forehead.
Anubis wants to get back to full guard.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowder working over Anubis with some ground and pound. Anubis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crowder is looking to advance position but Anubis won't allow it.
Anubis is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Anubis is looking to improve his position.
Crowder working Anubis over with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Anubis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Crowder.
Anubis tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder uses his free foot to push down on Anubis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anubis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder landing strikes from the mount and Anubis is in trouble!
Anubis tries to lock up and control but Crowder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crowder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crowder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Anubis working to try and regain half guard.
Anubis is in a horrible position here. Crowder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crowder prevents Anubis from getting the reversal.
Crowder landing strikes from the mount and Anubis is in trouble!
Crowder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crowder landing punches.
Crowder lands a heavy elbow.
Crowder with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Anubis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anubis is bucking up trying to escape but Crowder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Anubis is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
Crowder looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Anubis 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 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
TOF 41
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Crowder lands a leg kick that knocks Daugherty off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Daugherty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Daugherty dives in and grabs Crowder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crowder pushes down on Daugherty's head and hops out.
Crowder fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daugherty just manages to avoid it.
Daugherty throws a leg kick but Crowder moved away.
Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.#CL#
Crowder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daugherty, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crowder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daugherty backwards.
Crowder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daugherty.
Daugherty has Crowder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crowder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of McCauley Daugherty.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Crowder gets a nice trip takedown into 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.
Crowder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daugherty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daugherty is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crowder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Crowder 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.
Crowder working Daugherty over with strikes.
Daugherty taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard.
Crowder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Daugherty won't allow Crowder to pass to mount.
Crowder lands with a punch from half guard.
Crowder wants to pass the guard but Daugherty is defending well.
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Daugherty's temple.
Daugherty taking some punishment here, with Crowder in his half guard. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Daugherty is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boyd Crowder!
McCauley Daugherty spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't get the win today, but first thing tomorrow I'll be on the Gym and comeback stronger!'. |
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Event:
TOF 35
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Crowder drives through with a takedown into Winston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing.
Crowder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Winston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winston keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Crowder distracts Winston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Winston is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Crowder has his hands clasped together but Winston extends and breaks Crowder's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Winston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Winston! |
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Event:
TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Crowder moves into range and clinches up with Watts.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowder.
Crowder throws a head punch that misses.
Watts throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crowder fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
A short right from Crowder.
Crowder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watts throws a head punch that misses.
Watts lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crowder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watts's elbow. #TD2#
Crowder has Watts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crowder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Watts tumbling to the mat - Crowder dives into Watts's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
Crowder moves into full mount! Watts won't be happy about that!
Watts tries to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Crowder lands a heavy elbow.
Watts holds on to Crowder as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB2#
Crowder swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Watts is now in Crowder's guard. A big mistake from Crowder there, giving up the dominant position!
Watts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Watts pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Crowder working for a triangle but Watts defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Crowder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Watts stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watts defends it easily.
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Watts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowder wants to sweep here but Watts controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Watts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watts has managed to get both his arms back between Crowder's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Crowder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Watts defends it easily.#T4#
Crowder keeping full guard, as Watts tries to pass. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Watts defends well.
Watts won't allow Crowder to sweep him here.
Watts 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.
Watts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Watts stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watts is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Crowder working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Watts has passed into half guard!
Crowder tries to get to full guard but Watts has control of the leg.
Watts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crowder is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB2#
Crowder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder is trying to get back to full guard.
Crowder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watts's back!#SUB2#
Crowder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Watts knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Watts for a finish.
Watts is trying to break free.
Watts avoids the strikes from Crowder.
Watts tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Crowder looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Watts taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crowder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Plutarque tries for a takedown but Crowder circles away easily#TD#
and Crowder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crowder.
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crowder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
Crowder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowder stopping the sweep attempt from Plutarque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowder controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plutarque is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Crowder trying to control the position.
#T1#
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Plutarque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Crowder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crowder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutarque postures up in Crowder's guard and throws a big left but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plutarque looking to pass the guard.
Plutarque trying to move into half guard but instead Crowder has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Plutarque wants to sweep here but Crowder controlling him for the moment.
Crowder with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Plutarque keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Plutarque wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crowder is now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plutarque wants to improve his position but Crowder is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowder lands a nice short elbow.
Crowder is looking to take a break and control but Plutarque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Plutarque's hands, connecting with Plutarque's forehead.
Plutarque has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder trying to mount his opponent but Plutarque defends it.
Crowder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plutarque is staying active underneath Crowder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crowder is taking a breather. Plutarque 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.#T3#
Plutarque wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crowder lands a nice short elbow.
Crowder stalling.
Plutarque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plutarque keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Crowder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plutarque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crowder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder passes into half guard.
Plutarque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crowder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Plutarque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plutarque.#SUB2#
Plutarque looking for a guillotine here but Crowder defends easily.
Crowder controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plutarque keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Plutarque is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Plutarque with a nice cross.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder throws a sloppy head kick and Plutarque moves out of range easily.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
As Plutarque backs away, Crowder returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowder swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plutarque looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crowder tries to counter with a takedown but Plutarque is quick to defend against it.
Plutarque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crowder tries to counter with a takedown but Plutarque is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Crowder tries to land a leg kick but Plutarque saw it coming and moves away.
Crowder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowder misses the target.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Crowder pushes him off.
Crowder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plutarque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Plutarque is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Plutarque with a poor takedown
and Plutarque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plutarque has a takedown stuffed.
Boyd Crowder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.#T2#
Plutarque tries to clinch up.
Plutarque blocks a leg kick.
Boyd Crowder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder loads up on a big right hand but Plutarque slips the punch.
Plutarque wants to clinch but Crowder slips to the side#TD#
and Crowder counters with a single leg into guard. Plutarque didn't expect that.
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowder scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowder advances to half guard.
Plutarque is in trouble now - Crowder has advanced to mount!
Plutarque is squirming around, avoiding Crowder's attempts to control the action.
Plutarque is trying to escape the mount.
Crowder with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Plutarque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crowder lands a couple of good shots and Plutarque has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Crowder has Plutarque flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#Plutarque is rocked!
Crowder just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Plutarque is still in real trouble! Can Crowder finish him?
You can see the frustration on Plutarque's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Plutarque seems to have recovered his senses.
Plutarque is covering up but some of the strikes from Crowder are getting through and doing damage.
Plutarque tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Crowder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutarque can do to turn this around?
Crowder controlling the position easily from mount.
Crowder looking to finish Plutarque with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plutarque!
Crowder looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Plutarque can't escape the position.
Crowder lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutarque tries to reverse the position but Crowder maintains control.
Boyd Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crowder looking to secure an arm triangle but Plutarque defends it well. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a guillotine from mount but Plutarque frees his head quite easily.
Plutarque is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
Plutarque takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Plutarque misses.
Crowder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crowder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutarque misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Crowder counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Plutarque wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crowder manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Plutarque works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crowder wants to control from the top but Plutarque keeps moving.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crowder slips nicely into half guard.
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. Crowder connects with a nice short shot to Plutarque's temple. #T1#
Crowder works his way into full mount!
Crowder wants to control the pace but Plutarque is squirming around nicely.
Plutarque taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Plutarque that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crowder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plutarque is looking to escape.
Crowder controlling from mount.
Plutarque takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crowder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T2#
Crowder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crowder content just to control the position here.
Plutarque bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Crowder wants to sweep but no luck.
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Plutarque stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Boyd Crowder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Plutarque wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving.
Plutarque throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plutarque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plutarque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder managing to control the position.
Plutarque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowder is keeping the position for now.
Crowder managing to control the position.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plutarque is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowder is controlling Plutarque's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Crowder counters with a shoot takedown. Plutarque fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Plutarque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jean Michel Plutarque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crowder tries to free his leg and advance position but Plutarque is retaining full guard.
Crowder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Plutarque is looking for a sweep.
Plutarque looks to move to half guard but instead Crowder has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crowder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Shima throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Shima dips to his left and cracks Crowder with an uppercut!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowder's elbow.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crowder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Shima blocking some punches.
Crowder being controlled against the cage.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Shima avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
Crowder has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Crowder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shima rushes Crowder and presses him up against the cage.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crowder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shima works on Crowder's body with a couple of short punches.
Crowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Crowder pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima lands with a light punch inside.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shima forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Crowder is trying to trip Shima. He has hold of a leg but Shima is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Crowder persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shima keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Shima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Crowder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shima wants to get back to his feet but Crowder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shima is trying to control the position but Crowder postures up.
Crowder won't allow Shima to get back to his feet.
Crowder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crowder trying to move into half guard but instead Shima has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Crowder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Shima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crowder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shima is one step ahead there.
Shima forces his way into half guard.
Crowder is staying active underneath Shima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shima tries to stand and escape but Crowder is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Shima clinches with his opponent.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Crowder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crowder trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima wants to get back to his feet but Crowder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crowder lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crowder advances position into side control!
Crowder trying to control the position but Shima is working away. #T1##SUB#
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Shima is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Crowder.
Crowder wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shima is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crowder has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Shima bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowder.
It looked like Crowder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##CL2#
Crowder gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima is looking to control Crowder's arms but Crowder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shima has his back to the cage.
Crowder lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Crowder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shima can't fight it off and eventually Crowder manages to take the fight to the floor. Shima looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder passes Shima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder wants to advance to full mount but Shima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Crowder is stalling in the full guard.
Crowder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to improve his position but instead Crowder has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima is trying to control but can't.
Crowder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Crowder is working for a submission of some sort.
Crowder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crowder connects with a couple of short punches.
Shima pulls Crowder in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that second round.
That's time! Crowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crowder misses with a kick to the body
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shima up against the cage.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder misses with a body punch.
Shima letting Crowder take a breather here.
Shima just leaning against Crowder, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shima looking to slow down the pace here.
Crowder lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Crowder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima trying to control the position but instead, Crowder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shima into the cage.
Shima has Crowder pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.#CL2#
Crowder gets tackled into the cage by Shima. Shima maintains the clinch.
Crowder slowing the pace effectively.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crowder misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shima. #T2#
Shima lands a left hand.
#BC#
Crowder breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Shima misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Crowder.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowder slips a jab from Shima.
Crowder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crowder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shima.
Crowder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crowder or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad.
Shima misses with a jab to the body
and Shima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Crowder counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Shima catches Crowder right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Good leg kick by Crowder.
Shima tries to clinch but Crowder is having none of it.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Crowder counters with a stiff right hand.
Shima tries to clinch there but Crowder circles away.
Crowder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Shima lands.#CL2#
Shima instigates a clinch.
Shima digs a right hand into Crowder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowder's gas tank.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowder as Shima tries to tie him up. #T4#
Shima is pressed up against the cage. Crowder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shima down to the mat. Shima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shima tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shima's elbow.
Crowder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crowder up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tetsuo Shima.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A very excited looking Tetsuo Shima 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:
Da Great ToTT Check 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Crowder misses with a body shot.
Hank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crowder with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowder was well out of range. Poor timing from Hank.
Hank throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Boyd Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Hank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowder manages to avoid it.
Hank avoids the body shot from Crowder.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowder.
Crowder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crowder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hank.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hank throws a body punch but Crowder moves out of range.
Crowder throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range.
Hank now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crowder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
NoHo Hank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hank 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for NoHo Hank!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for NoHo Hank!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for NoHo Hank!
NoHo Hank wins by unanimous decision! |
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