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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Craig (ranked 4708 p4p, 203 weight class) and Wally Backman (ranked 4778 p4p, 207 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Malcolm Craig has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Malcolm Craig seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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136 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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150 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wally Backman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig takes the fight into the clinch.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig lands a left hand.
Backman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Craig pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman letting Craig take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Craig.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Backman is looking for a takedown.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Backman.
Backman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Craig just leaning against Backman, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Backman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Craig is pushing Backman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
Backman looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Craig.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Backman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Backman is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman is looking for a takedown.
Craig lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig gets through Backman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Craig.
Backman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Backman or not.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman jumps guard but Craig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Backman looking for a takedown.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Backman letting Craig take a breather here.
Backman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craig after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig lands a good knee to the midsection. Backman won't want to take too many of those.
Backman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Craig is stalling here.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
That's time! Craig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Craig has Backman up against the cage in a clinch.
Backman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Backman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Backman.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Craig lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Backman is looking for a takedown.
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Craig lands a nice knee to the body.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig lands a body punch.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig trying to land knees to the body.
Backman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craig moves into the clinch successfully.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Backman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman jumps guard but Craig stands there with Backman around his waist. Backman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Backman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Backman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Backman is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Craig stops a takedown attempt from Backman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig with a knee to the head.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Backman wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Craig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Backman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig moves into range and clinches up with Backman.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
Backman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Craig lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Backman's ribcage. Backman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Craig pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Craig clinches up with Backman and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Backman is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craig moves into the clinch.
Craig is working Backman over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Backman tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Backman drops back down to his feet.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Backman.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Craig cracks Backman with a nice body shot.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman tries to score a body lock takedown but Craig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Backman tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Backman drops back down to his feet.
Backman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craig.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Backman up against the cage.
Backman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wally Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Backman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backman tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Backman drops back down to his feet.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Backman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Backman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craig lands a jab to Backman's midsection.
Backman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Backman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Craig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig clinches up with Backman and pushes him back against the cage.
Backman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craig 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Craig!
A victorious Malcolm Craig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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