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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Azorre fails with a takedown attempt.
Azorre misses with the combination.
Azorre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azorre throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Craft counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azorre!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craft scores with a couple of short elbows.
Craft will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Craft stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick by Azorre misses #TD#
and Craft counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Azorre manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azorre is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Azorre manages to break the clinch.
Azorre tries to clinch but Craft moves away #TD#
and Craft counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Craft gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Azorre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azorre throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Craft counters with a single leg into guard. Azorre didn't expect that.
Craft content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Azorre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Craft has his feet on Azorre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azorre throws a leg kick #TD#
so Craft counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Craft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Craft scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Craft stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Azorre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craft defends well and Azorre ends up having to push Craft into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Craft wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azorre tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Craft counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Craft. #SU#
Craft gets to his feet - Azorre follows without any prompting.
Azorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Craft wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azorre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Craft's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azorre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Azorre misses with a combination
#CL#
and Craft moves into the clinch.#T3#
Azorre managing to block the knees to the body from Craft.
Craft misses with a knee to the head.
Craft tries to pull guard but Azorre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Azorre tries to break free but Craft pushes him back against the cage.
Azorre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Craft.
A short uppercut from Craft.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azorre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azorre wants to get back to striking at distance but Craft won't allow it.
#BC#
Craft's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azorre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Craft counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Craft tries for a kimura but Azorre is defending well.
Azorre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Azorre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Azorre has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Craft is on him like a limpet, forcing Azorre back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Craft 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#
Azorre is looking to clinch but Craft is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Azorre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Craft's guard.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Azorre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Azorre closes the distance but Craft moves to the side #TD#
and Craft counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Craft is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Craft working the head and body with strikes.
Azorre is trying to control but Craft manages to pass to mount!
Azorre tries to control the position but Craft now has his back.
#T1##SUB#
Craft looking for the choke from the back.
Azorre is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Azorre is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Craft 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, Azorre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Craft is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Azorre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Craft 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.#SUB#
Craft working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Craft is hanging on to Azorre's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Craft is persistently looking for the submission but Azorre is defending it well.
Craft is trying to stick to Azorre's back but Azorre is turning into Craft. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Craft's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Azorre.#T3#
Azorre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Azorre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Craft is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azorre works over Craft with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azorre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Craft's guard. #SUB#
Craft is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azorre pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES#
Craft has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Azorre is on him like a limpet, forcing Craft back against the cage.#BC2#
Azorre manages to break the clinch.
Azorre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Craft sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Azorre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Azorre lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azorre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Craft defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Craft dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Azorre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Craft.
Craft was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azorre tries to clinch but Craft is having none of it.
Azorre tries to close the distance and clinch but Craft swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azorre throws a nice looking combination but Craft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Azorre misses #TD#
and Craft counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azorre! #ES2#
Azorre throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Azorre scoring well with a low kick there.
Azorre throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Craft counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craft misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Craft manages to pull guard.
#T1##SU2#
Azorre stands up from Craft's guard - Azorre perhaps looking for a knockout.
Azorre misses with the combination.
Azorre tries to clinch there but Craft circles away.
Azorre misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azorre. That's going to slow Craft down.
Azorre tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Craft counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azorre!
Azorre tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azorre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Craft has hold of Azorre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Azorre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Azorre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Craft looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Azorre regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Azorre kicks Craft off and gets back to his feet.
James Azorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Azorre throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Craft counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azorre won't be happy with that.
Azorre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Craft is controlling him well.
Azorre is looking for a sweep.
Azorre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Craft has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Azorre is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Craft yanks on the arm and Azorre is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Craft.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathan Craft!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
LLama closes the distance and clinches.
LLama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD2#
LLama pulls guard successfully.
Craft working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Craft won't allow LLama to sweep him here.
Craft will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LLama works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
LLama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Craft defends it easily.#SUB2#
LLama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LLama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
LLama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Craft doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Craft manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craft has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Craft stopping the sweep attempt from LLama.
LLama trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LLama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LLama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LLama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craft defends well and LLama ends up having to push Craft into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
LLama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craft sprawls well. Craft wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LLama gets slowly back to his feet.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama LLama.#T2#
LLama looks to score with a jab to the body but Craft is just out of range.
Craft tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LLama manages to circle out of the way.
LLama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LLama throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
LLama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craft tries to pull guard but LLama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LLama.
LLama jumps guard but Craft turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LLama fails to pull guard.
#T3##BC#
Craft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LLama shoots for a takedown but Craft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LLama looks winded!
LLama shoots in for a takedown but Craft shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
LLama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Craft tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LLama fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Craft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LLama looking for a takedown.
LLama jumps guard but Craft turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LLama has Craft pressed against the cage, preventing Craft from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craft tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Craft misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
LLama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LLama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Craft as he avoids it easily.
Craft tries to close the distance and clinch but LLama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LLama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craft throwing a counter right hand but LLama manages to avoid it.#CL2#
LLama has taken the fight to the clinch.
LLama is pressed up against the cage. Craft has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LLama down to the mat. LLama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
LLama closes the distance and clinches up with Craft, looking for a takedown. LLama pushes Craft against the cage but Craft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Craft changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craft slips a jab and a cross from LLama.
LLama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Craft sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craft attempts a counter takedown but LLama avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama LLama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Craft.
LLama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Craft as he jumps to the side.
Craft is looking to counter the offense by LLama and move into the clinch.
LLama scores with a jab to the body.
LLama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Craft defends it nicely.
Craft attempts a counter takedown but LLama avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LLama shoots in and drives through. Craft sprawls well.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama LLama.#T1#
A swing and a miss from LLama.
Craft feinted with a counter takedown.
LLama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LLama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LLama is breathing heavily.
LLama tries to clinch up.
LLama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Craft fails with the takedown.
LLama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from LLama. #T2#
LLama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LLama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craft swivels and escapes.
LLama shoots in but no luck this time.
Craft is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LLama.
LLama scores with a sloppy right hand. Craft should have avoided that one.
Osama LLama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LLama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craft avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craft is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LLama.
LLama throws a series of punches but Craft moves out of range.
Craft waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LLama.#CL2#
LLama gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Craft.
Craft working aggressively here.
LLama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craft's elbow.
LLama jumps guard but Craft stands there with LLama around his waist. LLama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LLama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craft is trying to pull guard but LLama has him pressed against the cage.
Craft trying to land knees to the body.
Craft throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LLama blocks it with crossed arms.
Craft is looking to break free of the clinch but LLama has double underhooks.
Craft with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
LLama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Craft up against the cage.#BC2#
LLama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LLama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Craft tries to keep at a distance but LLama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craft is trying to break the clinch but LLama is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
LLama breaks from the clinch.
LLama shoots for a takedown but Craft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LLama has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama LLama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Craft throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Craft gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Craft working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LLama.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LLama tries to free his leg and advance position but Craft is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Craft working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LLama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LLama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LLama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LLama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Craft trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Craft being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LLama goes for a double leg but Craft avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Craft continues to drive forward.
LLama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LLama goes for a double leg but Craft avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Craft continues to drive forward.
LLama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LLama fails with a takedown attempt.
Craft drops down looking for a counter takedown but LLama sprawls and moves away.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama LLama.
LLama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Craft but Craft pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Craft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LLama throws a right hand that misses
and LLama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LLama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craft misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
LLama instigates a clinch. #TD2#
LLama manages to pull guard.
#T3#
LLama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LLama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Craft stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A cross from Craft lands.
LLama fails with a takedown attempt.
Craft appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Craft looks for a takedown but LLama sprawls well.#T4#
LLama wants to clinch up but Craft keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from LLama.
LLama works the jab nicely.
LLama tries to clinch up but Craft circles away and keeps his distance.
Craft stuffs the takedown attempt from LLama. LLama gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craft wants to clinch up but LLama keeps it at a distance.
Nathan Craft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osama LLama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craft avoids the head kick by LLama.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osama LLama.
I've got LLama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama LLama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Passion misses with a wild body shot.
Craft seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Craft staying out of range there.
Craft lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Passion throws a hook to the side of Craft's head but Craft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craft takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Passion throws a series of punches but Craft moves out of range.
Craft tried to counter with a leg kick but Passion avoided it.
Passion misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craft has his takedown stuffed
and Passion counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Craft is rocked!
Passion batters Craft with a massive right followed by a huge left! Craft is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Passion lands a final crushing right hand to drop Craft to the mat with a gruesome thud! Passion is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Passion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Mayweather.
Craft walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Craft is rocked!
Mayweather connects with a superb combination that knocks Craft out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mayweather before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Craft!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Floyd Mayweather!
Floyd Mayweather was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Craft with a jab.
Dominic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Dominic has managed to clinch.
Craft prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Craft gets control of Dominic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Craft will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dominic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dominic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dominic slips nicely into half guard.
Craft is trying to stand back up but Dominic is controlling him
Still in half guard, Dominic seems content to control.
Dominic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Craft knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dominic on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dominic wants to pass to mount but Craft is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominic content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dominic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Dominic breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Dominic with that takedown attempt.
Craft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Craft counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
Dominic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominic shoots in for a takedown but Craft shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Craft displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dominic.
Craft appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craft tries to clinch there but Dominic circles away.
Dominic throws a counter combo.
Dominic shoots in for a double leg but Craft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Nathan Craft will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dominic shoots in but Craft avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dom Dominic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominic fails with the takedown.
Dominic swats away the attempt to clinch by Craft.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic shoots for a double leg takedown but Craft sprawls well. He's pushed Dominic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.#T1#
Craft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dominic closes the distance and clinches up with Craft, looking for a takedown. Dominic pushes Craft against the cage but Craft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Craft appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dominic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craft defends well and Dominic ends up having to push Craft into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dominic shoots in but no luck this time.
Craft changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craft fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dominic avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Dominic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craft is fending him off so far but Dominic persists. Nope, Craft circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominic shoots in but no luck this time.
Craft seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dominic fails with the takedown
and Dominic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Craft is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dominic shoots in and drives through. Craft sprawls well.#TD2#
Dominic scores with a takedown into Craft's guard.#SUB#
Craft is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Craft will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Craft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominic controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominic postures up in Craft's guard and throws a big left but Craft blocks it.
Dominic stays in close to Craft's body and controls the position.
Dominic pushing down on Craft's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dominic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Craft sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dominic is working for a submission of some sort.
Craft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominic can do to turn this around?
Dominic works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dominic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Dominic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Craft will probably get the nod.
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#
Craft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dominic.
Craft wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dominic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craft's waist but Craft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominic off to one side.
Craft wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nathan Craft is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dominic moves into range and clinches up with Craft.
Dominic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
Craft prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dominic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craft is pressed up against the cage. Dominic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craft down to the mat. Craft avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Craft fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dom Dominic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Craft wants to clinch.
And Dominic tries to counter it with a takedown but Craft pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dominic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craft sprawls well. Craft wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominic gets slowly back to his feet.
Craft appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craft misses with a wild combination.
Dominic dives in for a single leg takedown but Craft sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Craft fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craft misses with a takedown attempt - Dominic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Dominic tries to counter it with a takedown but Craft pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Dominic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Craft as he avoids it easily.
Dominic shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Dominic clinches with his opponent.
Dominic blocks an elbow strike from Craft.
Craft tries to pull guard but Dominic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craft misses with a knee strike.
Craft wants to break free but Dominic has control.
#TD2#
Dominic decides to pull guard. #T4##SUB2#
Dominic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Craft would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Dominic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craft gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craft's guard. #REVB#
Dom Dominic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Craft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craft wants to stand but Dominic is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dom Dominic.
I think Craft has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nathan Craft!
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Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Craft wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Potter looks to land a combination but Craft avoids it well.
Craft attempts a counter takedown but Potter avoids it well and moves away.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Craft attempts a counter takedown but Potter avoids it well and moves away.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potter throws a right hand that Craft ducks under and follows up with a left that Craft also avoids with ease.
Craft tries to counter with a takedown but Potter is quick to defend against it.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter misses with a straight left.
As Potter looks to move away, Craft throws a big counter combo but Potter just gets out of the way.
Potter misses with a combination
and Craft counters with a nice body kick.
Craft takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Craft throws a head kick that misses
and Potter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craft attempts a counter takedown but Potter avoids it well and moves away.
Craft lands with a cross.
Potter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Craft counters with a single leg into guard. Potter didn't expect that. #ES2#
Potter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craft looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Potter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Potter wants to get back to striking at distance but Craft won't allow it.
Craft can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
Potter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Potter gets control of Craft's arms and successfully pulls guard. Potter will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craft postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Craft throws a big elbow that misses.
Craft in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Craft throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Potter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Craft puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Potter punching from the bottom.
Potter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Craft is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Craft stops Potter from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Craft is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Potter tries to get set, Craft tries to push him back and clinch up but Potter manages to avoid the attempt.
Craft slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
A little feinted left hand from Craft on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Craft slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Potter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Craft half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Potter looks winded!
A combination from Potter does no damage.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter with a jab.
Craft has a takedown stuffed.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Potter throws a hook to the side of Craft's head but Craft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potter jabs at Craft's body.
Potter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Potter.
Some wild striking there from Potter.
Craft tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Potter manages to circle out of the way.
Craft shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Craft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Potter wants to counter with a clinch but Craft pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Craft is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Potter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Potter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Craft doesn't seem bothered though.
Potter throws a right and a left that Craft avoids nicely.
Craft attempts a counter takedown but Potter avoids it well and moves away.
Potter misses with a series of wild punches.
Craft attempts a counter takedown but Potter avoids it well and moves away.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craft changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Craft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craft wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Craft throws a quick counter head kick but Potter was just out of range.
Potter swats away the attempt to clinch by Craft.#T1##TD#
Potter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Potter is looking to stand back up but Craft counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Potter. #REVB#
Potter tries to roll over but Craft keeps him under control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craft is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potter sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Craft is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Craft is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Craft is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Craft will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potter manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Craft wants to stand and escape but instead Potter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Craft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Potter stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craft circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Craft.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Potter swings for the body but Craft moves out of range.
Potter swinging wildly here.
Craft drops down looking for a counter takedown but Potter sprawls and moves away.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Potter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Craft counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter works the jab nicely.
Harry Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craft tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craft shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter lands a glancing blow to the side of Craft's head.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Craft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Potter misses.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craft seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Potter throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Craft decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Potter's guard.
Potter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Potter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nathan Craft overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craft with a flurry of punches that miss.
Craft is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Potter wants to stand but Craft is controlling the position.
Craft working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Potter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Craft stands up from Potter's guard - Craft perhaps looking for a knockout.
Potter throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Craft counters with a single leg into guard. Potter didn't expect that. #ES2#
Potter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Craft presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Craft breaks from the clinch.
Potter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potter works over Craft's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Craft is rocked!
Craft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Craft is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potter stalks Craft and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craft's face. Craft staggers backwards, shaken.
Craft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Potter! Craft is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
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Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Boxer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Craft's guard.
Boxer postures up in Craft's guard and throws a big left but Craft blocks it.
Boxer controlling from the top position.
Boxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Craft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Boxer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Boxer moves into range and clinches up with Craft.
Boxer is stalling here.
#T1#
Boxer wants to break free but Craft has control.
#TD2#
Boxer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Craft can't fight it off and eventually Boxer manages to take the fight to the floor. Craft looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boxer trying to control the position from guard on top but Craft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craft utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boxer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Boxer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Boxer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Craft, up you get!
Boxer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer darts in looking for a takedown but Craft gets double underhooks and turns Boxer into the cage.
Craft appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Craft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boxer somewhat.
Craft drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of English Boxer.#T3#
Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craft pinned against the cage. Craft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Craft tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Craft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Craft works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Craft shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxer sprawls well. Boxer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craft gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Boxer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Craft's guard.#SUB#
Craft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Craft wants to stand up but Boxer is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Boxer gets to his feet - Craft follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
English Boxer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Boxer feints and as Craft raises his hands in defense, Boxer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Boxer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Boxer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Craft tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boxer is in Craft's guard.#ROC2#
Craft is rocked!
Boxer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Craft is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Craft's head.
Boxer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Craft's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). English Boxer!
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Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Akram clinches with his opponent.
Craft is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akram to keep the fight standing.
Craft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akram.
Craft tries to break free but Akram pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Akram.
Craft tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akram just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Akram manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Akram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Craft defends well.
Craft in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craft throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akram is controlling Craft's posture.#SUB2#
Akram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Craft defends it easily.
Craft will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Akram wants to sweep but no luck.
Craft tries to stand but Akram is controlling from the bottom.
Akram is trying to keep Craft in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akram throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Craft decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akram's guard.#ES2#
Akram is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Craft tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Craft. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Craft tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Craft stops a takedown attempt from Akram.
#BC2#
Akram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akram stuns Craft with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akram will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craft drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akram sprawls and moves away.
Craft displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akram.
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!
Akram has a takedown stuffed.
Craft is looking to counter the offense by Akram and move into the clinch.#T3#
Craft leaves Akram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Craft slaps away a takedown attempt from Akram, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Craft on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akram tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Craft counters with a single leg into guard. Akram didn't expect that.
Akram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craft tries to stand but Akram is controlling from the bottom.
Craft throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Akram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Craft is looking to stand up but Akram won't let him.
Craft in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Akram drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craft is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harris Akram will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Akram darts in and clinches Craft up against the cage.
Akram tries to pull guard but Craft won't allow it.
Craft with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akram is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Craft.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akram is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craft gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Akram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Craft successfully pulls guard.
Craft wants to stand up but Akram is controlling him.
Akram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Akram passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris Akram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akram misses with the ground and pound.
Craft is letting Akram control him for a moment.
Craft is not content to let Akram control the position.
Craft sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akram is controlling the pace.
Craft is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akram performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Craft trying to control but Akram postures up.
#SUB2#
Akram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craft defends it well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craft sprawls well. Craft wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akram gets slowly back to his feet.
Craft feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Craft keeps the fight on the outside.
Craft throws a nice head kick!
Craft checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Craft wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Akram misses.
Akram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akram fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Craft on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Craft will probably get the nod.
That's time! Craft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
Akram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craft tries to avoid it but Akram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craft to the ground. Craft escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craft. Craft circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris Akram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akram shoots in but Craft avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akram throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craft's waist but Craft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akram off to one side.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Akram.
Akram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akram dives in for a single leg takedown but Craft sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craft throws a body punch but Akram moves out of range.
Akram shoots in and drives through. Craft sprawls well.
Akram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craft scores with a jab. Akram acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Akram dives in for a single leg takedown but Craft sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Craft will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akram tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craft stuffs the takedown.
Craft feinted with a counter takedown.
Akram shoots for a double leg takedown but Craft sprawls well. He's pushed Akram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Craft tries to counter by clinching up but Akram breaks away and moves out of range.
Craft closes the distance and clinches up with Akram, looking for a takedown. Craft pushes Akram against the cage but Akram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nathan Craft is winning the standup battle so far.
Akram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craft sprawls well. Craft wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akram gets slowly back to his feet.
Craft swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Craft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craft dives in and grabs Akram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akram pushes down on Craft's head and hops out.
Akram falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Craft moves into the clinch.
Akram goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craft prevents it.
#BC#
Craft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craft shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akram sprawls well. Akram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craft gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akram.
Akram shoots in but Craft avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akram tries to clinch but Craft moves out of range.
Akram shoots in looking for a takedown but Craft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akram's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris Akram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craft fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akram avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akram tries to clinch but Craft moves out of range.
Akram shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Craft counters with a stiff right hand.
Akram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Craft counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craft throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Akram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craft is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Craft showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craft 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Craft!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
Craft blocks a low kick nicely.
Craft changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Craft counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Craft is rocked!
Lopez connects with a nice cross there... Craft is looking wobbly and Lopez recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Craft to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lopez jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Lopez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Craft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beeem shoots in for a takedown but Craft shows good takedown defense.
Craft is looking to counter the offense by Beeem and move into the clinch.
Beeem fails with the takedown.
Beeem is looking to clinch but Craft is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Beeem has Craft up against the cage in a clinch.
Craft has had enough of the clinch but Beeem keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeem tries to break free but Craft pushes him back against the cage.
Craft misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Beeem lands a takedown into 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.
Craft keeping full guard, as Beeem tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Craft is looking for a triangle but Beeem pushes his legs off easily.
Beeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Craft is retaining full guard.
Beeem 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.
Beeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Craft wants to stand but Beeem is controlling the position. #SUB#
Craft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beeem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beeem looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beeem misses with a head kick.
Craft tries to counter with a takedown but Beeem is quick to defend against it.
Beeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beeem.
Beeem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craft tries to counter with a takedown but Beeem is quick to defend against it.
Beeem tries to clinch up but Craft circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim Beeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Craft clinches with his opponent.
Beeem avoiding damage as Craft throws knees to the body.
Craft tries to pull guard but Beeem won't allow it.
Craft lands a knee to the head.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Craft breaks from the clinch.
Beeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craft swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Craft half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beeem fails to land with a series of punches.
As Beeem tries to get set, Craft tries to push him back and clinch up but Beeem manages to avoid the attempt.
Beeem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Craft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beeem.
Craft staying out of range there.#T4#
Craft moves out of range of the body kick from Beeem.
Beeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Craft catches Beeem right on the button with a cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeem dives in and grabs Craft's left leg, looking for a takedown. Craft pushes down on Beeem's head and hops out.
Craft appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Beeem is predictable there
letting Craft counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Craft dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beeem. #TD#
Craft looking to score a takedown here. Beeem is defending well but Craft drives through and ends up in Beeem's guard.#SU#
Craft gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beeem dives in and grabs Craft's left leg, looking for a takedown. Craft pushes down on Beeem's head and hops out.
Beeem throws a body shot but no joy.
Craft tries to counter by clinching up but Beeem breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Craft counters with a one-two to the body.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beeem.
Craft scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Beeem fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Beeem instigates a clinch.
Craft is trying to break the clinch but Beeem is controlling him.
Beeem tries to break free but Craft pushes him back against the cage.
Craft can't break the clinch.
Craft tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beeem smiles and moves away.
Jim Beeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Craft shoots in and gets a takedown into Beeem's guard.#SUB2#
Beeem working for submissions but it's allowed Craft to get to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Craft is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beeem sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beeem is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Craft seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Craft is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Craft with the ground and pound but Beeem uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU#
Beeem is working an open guard so Craft takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craft misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craft shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beeem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Craft.
Beeem throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4##TD2#
Beeem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Craft tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Beeem connects with a big shot to the side of Craft's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craft is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Craft dominated that second round.
That's time! Craft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Craft scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beeem doesn't seem bothered though.
Craft shoots in but Beeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beeem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beeem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Beeem clinches with his opponent.
Beeem wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Beeem manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Craft has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beeem is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Craft got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beeem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Craft has managed to get both his arms back between Beeem's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Craft scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Craft wants to stand but Beeem is controlling his posture from full guard.
Craft with a flurry of punches that miss.
Craft is looking to work some ground and pound but Beeem has wrist control.
Craft with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Craft postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Craft stands up from Beeem's guard - Craft perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craft tries to avoid it but Beeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craft to the ground. Craft escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beeem.
Beeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beeem wants it to stay on the feet.
Beeem replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Craft blocks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Craft. That snapped Beeem's head back.
Craft shoots in but Beeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craft fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL2#
Beeem clinches with his opponent.
Craft looking to throw knees to the head but Beeem is blocking nicely.
Beeem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Craft to keep the fight standing.
Beeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beeem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Craft manages to break the clinch.
Craft throws a right hand that Beeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Beeem also avoids with ease.
Craft displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beeem.
Nathan Craft is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Beeem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Craft at a distance.
Craft avoids the head kick by Beeem.
Beeem throws a leg kick but Craft checks it. #CL2#
Beeem has Craft up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Beeem gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Craft regains guard.
#ES#
Craft scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Craft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craft has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Craft!
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