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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odell Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Miletic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miletic has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Ivo Miletic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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346 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odell Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivo Miletic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletic shoots in for a takedown but Craig shows good takedown defense.
Craig could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Miletic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Miletic shoots in looking for a takedown but Craig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miletic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miletic wants to clinch.
Miletic shoots in for a double leg but Craig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Odell Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivo Miletic.
Miletic shoots in and drives through. Craig sprawls well.
Craig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miletic.
Miletic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Craig as he jumps to the side.
Miletic fails with the takedown
and Craig counters with a single leg into guard. Miletic didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Craig wants to stand but Miletic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odell Craig has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miletic.
Miletic dives in for a single leg takedown but Craig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Craig goes for a takedown attempt but Miletic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miletic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miletic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miletic showed some decent athleticism there.
Craig is trying to stand up here but Miletic is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletic is looking to stall here but Craig recovers full guard.
Craig wants to stand up but Miletic is controlling him.
Miletic trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Odell Craig will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miletic darts in looking for a takedown but Craig gets double underhooks and turns Miletic into the cage.
Craig can't get the takedown.
Craig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miletic after a bit of a struggle.
Craig is trying to drag Miletic to the mat but Miletic 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 Odell Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miletic prevents the takedown attempt.
Miletic is breathing heavily.
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miletic.
Miletic manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletic goes for a double leg but Craig avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Craig continues to drive forward.
Miletic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Craig is looking for a takedown.
Miletic is pressed up against the cage. Craig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miletic down to the mat. Miletic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miletic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Craig avoids it really well and circles away.
Craig slaps away a takedown attempt from Miletic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletic misses with a takedown
and Craig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Craig tries to stand and escape but Miletic is controlling the position.
Miletic wants to get back to his feet.
Miletic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Craig is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miletic has his takedown stuffed
and Craig counters with a shoot takedown. Miletic fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletic looking for a guillotine here but Craig defends easily.
Craig is looking to stand up but Miletic won't let him.
Craig decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miletic, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletic fails with a takedown attempt.
Miletic has his takedown stuffed
and Craig counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Craig stands and steps away. Miletic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Miletic wants to clinch.
Odell Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miletic closes the distance and clinches up with Craig, looking for a takedown. Miletic pushes Craig against the cage but Craig circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odell Craig 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miletic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craig stuffs the takedown.
Miletic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miletic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craig pinned against the cage. Craig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miletic shoots in looking for a takedown. Craig tries to sprawl out of it but Miletic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Craig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Odell Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivo Miletic.
Miletic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miletic has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Craig. No joy for Miletic on that attempt.
Miletic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miletic tries to clinch but Craig moves away
and Craig counters with a shoot takedown. Miletic fights it but they end up in guard.
Craig trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miletic's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig gets to his feet. Miletic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miletic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miletic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Craig counters with a single leg into guard. Miletic didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig gets to his feet - Miletic follows without any prompting.
Miletic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Craig counters with a single leg into guard. Miletic didn't expect that.
Miletic is looking to sweep but instead, Craig has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig prevents Miletic from standing back up.
Miletic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Craig is working away from the top position though.
Craig wants to stand up but Miletic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Craig escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletic fails to land the takedown.
Miletic with a poor takedown
and Craig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miletic won't be happy with that.
Miletic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Craig is looking to stand but Craig has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletic tries to hold on but Craig postures up.
Ivo Miletic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odell Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miletic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odell Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craig, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odell Craig!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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