This was a nip and tuck fight all the way, with four or less landed punches separating the combatants in 11 of the 12 rounds. Crawford threw 158 more punches than Madrimov, but that only translated into 11 more punches landed. Crawford landed 21 more jabs than Madrimov, while Madrimov landed 10 more power punches. Crawford landed more punches than Madrimov in seven of the 12 rounds. The judges scored the fight 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 all for Crawford.