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DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Silfversvanz has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silfversvanz.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Silfversvanz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silfversvanz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Craig's brow.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Silfversvanz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Silfversvanz instigates a clinch.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silfversvanz up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silfversvanz. #T1#
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Silfversvanz.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silfversvanz backwards.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig is trying to stall.
Silfversvanz effectively controlling the action here.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Silfversvanz gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Silfversvanz takes a shot to the head.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silfversvanz or not.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz avoiding damage as Craig throws knees to the body.
Silfversvanz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 lands a hook that snaps the head of Silfversvanz backwards.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silfversvanz pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silfversvanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Craig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig. #T3#
A short left from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silfversvanz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig tries to work over Silfversvanz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silfversvanz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silfversvanz as Craig tries to tie him up.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
Silfversvanz misses with some punches.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silfversvanz blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Silfversvanz. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silfversvanz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silfversvanz scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Silfversvanz's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Craig looking to stall.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Silfversvanz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Silfversvanz 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#
Silfversvanz misses with a looping right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silfversvanz looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craig as Silfversvanz tries to tie him up.
Silfversvanz seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig avoiding damage.
Silfversvanz managing to block the knees to the body from Craig.
Still in the clinch, Silfversvanz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Silfversvanz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Craig as the two fighters clinch.
Craig prevents a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Craig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Silfversvanz looking to slow down the pace here.
Silfversvanz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Silfversvanz misses with the head strike.
Craig tries a knee to the head but Silfversvanz blocks it.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Silfversvanz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Craig pushes Silfversvanz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silfversvanz misses with an elbow over the top.
Silfversvanz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Silfversvanz.
Craig has Silfversvanz pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Craig.
Silfversvanz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silfversvanz up against the cage.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
#T3#
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Silfversvanz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig stalling in the clinch but Silfversvanz improves position.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Silfversvanz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Silfversvanz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silfversvanz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Craig's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig looking to slow down the pace here.
Silfversvanz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silfversvanz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Silfversvanz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Craig has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Silfversvanz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with a body punch.
Silfversvanz can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
Craig scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silfversvanz.
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig managing to block the knees to the body from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with the head strike.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Silfversvanz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Silfversvanz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silfversvanz as Craig tries to tie him up.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig is stalling here.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Silfversvanz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Craig blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Silfversvanz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Valentino Silfversvanz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
A right handed body shot lands from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Silfversvanz scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Silfversvanz working aggressively here.
Craig working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Silfversvanz.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig blocks a body shot from Silfversvanz.
Craig lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silfversvanz lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silfversvanz.
Craig lands a right hand.
Silfversvanz lands with a right to the head.
Silfversvanz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silfversvanz tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Silfversvanz back against the cage. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Silfversvanz.
Craig looking to throw knees to the head but Silfversvanz is blocking nicely.
Craig working aggressively here.
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silfversvanz misses with some punches.
Silfversvanz struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Silfversvanz lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silfversvanz pushes off an throws an elbow but Craig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz presses Craig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silfversvanz blocks an uppercut.
Silfversvanz swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silfversvanz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Silfversvanz tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Silfversvanz tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Silfversvanz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silfversvanz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig blocking some punches.
Silfversvanz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silfversvanz misses with a punch to the body.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silfversvanz lands a shoulder strike.
Silfversvanz throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Silfversvanz.
Silfversvanz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silfversvanz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silfversvanz's elbow.
Craig has Silfversvanz pressed against the cage.
Silfversvanz is working Craig over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Silfversvanz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silfversvanz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentino Silfversvanz!
Valentino Silfversvanz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my Destiny! But If he want's to run it again we can! Sweden Italy we did it baby! Wooooooo!!'.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 24
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reljic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reljics head.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Craig digs a right hand into Reljic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reljic's gas tank. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Craig.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reljic up against the cage.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Reljic jumps into guard, dragging Craig to the mat.
Reljic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Craig lying in Reljic's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Reljic decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Craig taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamil Reljic!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Craig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDavid at a distance.
McDavid has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Craig is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDavid takes a swing at Craig's ribcage but misses.
McDavid lands a jab to Craig's midsection.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
McDavid has a takedown stuffed.
Craig seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craig moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Craig tries to clinch but McDavid is having none of it.
McDavid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Craig counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Craig gets caught napping as McDavid dives in and scores a takedown. Craig manages to retain guard.
McDavid 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.
McDavid slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
McDavid in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Craig tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McDavid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy McDavid! Roy McDavid retains his lightweight title!
Roy McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 12
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ashimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craig tries to move into range but Ashimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Ashimov.#CL#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ashimov wants to take the fight to the mat but Craig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig stalls.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashimov backwards.
Craig gets underhooks to prevent Ashimov's takedown attempt.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Ashimov wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage.#T1#
Ashimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashimov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ashimov postures up in Craig's guard and throws a big left but Craig blocks it.
Ashimov wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.
Ashimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashimov postures up and lands a big shot to Craig's brow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ashimov controls the pace.
Ashimov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ashimov is looking to work some ground and pound but Craig has wrist control.
Ashimov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Craig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Craig tries to get out of the position.
Ashimov stands and throws Craig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashimov is working Craig over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ashimov misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ashimov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Ashimov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Craig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ashimov but great work by Craig.
Ashimov isn't going anywhere.
Ashimov is looking for a sweep.
Ashimov manages to get back to half guard.
Ashimov wants to improve his position but Craig is controlling well.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashimov keeps working. #T4#
Craig seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ashimov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ashimov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Craig wants to stand but Ashimov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashimov trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temirlan Ashimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashimov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Craig with a body shot.
Ashimov lands with a straight right. Craig didn't see that one coming.
Ashimov misses the body punch
and Craig counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Malcolm Craig has been cut.
Ashimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Craig at a distance.
Ashimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Craig throws a right hand that misses
and Ashimov counters with a left to the body.
Craig misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirlan Ashimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ashimov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig wants to clinch but Ashimov slips to the side
and Ashimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craig wants to clinch up but Ashimov keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Craig wants to clinch.
Craig tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Ashimov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Craig gets a clinch.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Craig takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Craig drives through and clinches with Ashimov against the cage.
Ashimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig is pushing Ashimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ashimov 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashimov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Ashimov back against the cage.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Ashimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Craig scores with a body shot.
Ashimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Craig under the eye.
Craig wants to clinch but Ashimov slips to the side
and Craig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Craig forces Ashimov back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ashimov.
Ashimov is trying to maintain a safe position but Craig gets an underhook and turns Ashimov into the cage.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craig after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
A short right from Craig.
Ashimov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Ashimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Ashimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Ashimov's head.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashimov or not.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Craig.
Craig is leaning against Ashimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Craig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Craig moves into the clinch successfully.
Ashimov working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashimov 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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ashimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashimov up against the cage.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashimov 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 nice uppercut.
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashimov.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temirlan Ashimov.
Ashimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Craig gets underhooks to prevent Ashimov's takedown attempt.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ashimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashimov can't get the takedown.
Ashimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Ashimov is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Craig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashimov.
Ashimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ashimov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashimov.
Ashimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Ashimov can't break the clinch.
Ashimov is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Craig.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Ashimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ashimov blocks an uppercut.
Ashimov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashimov 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.#T4#
Ashimov looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Craig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashimov 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.
Ashimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ashimov takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Ashimov wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Ashimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ashimov is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig has his hands clasped together around Ashimov's back. He's all about the action.
Ashimov not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malcolm Craig!
Malcolm Craig took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 10
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig rushes McGillicutty and presses him up against the cage.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig stalling the fight.
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
McGillicutty tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
Craig keeps control of McGillicutty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGillicutty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craig throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Craig - that landed with a thud.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
McGillicutty tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
McGillicutty breaks from the clinch.
Craig cracks McGillicutty with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Craig pushes McGillicutty up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty is trying to break free.
Craig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craig has McGillicutty pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGillicutty fails to land. #T1#
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig prevents McGillicutty from breaking the clinch.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGillicutty is trying to break free.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGillicutty.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicutty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGillicutty tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
McGillicutty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGillicutty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
McGillicutty being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGillicutty fails to land.
Craig has McGillicutty pushed against the cage.
McGillicutty is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGillicutty's efforts to push away.
Craig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
McGillicutty tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position. #T3#
McGillicutty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
McGillicutty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGillicutty being controlled against the cage.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGillicuttys head.
Craig prevents McGillicutty from breaking 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.
McGillicutty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGillicutty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McGillicutty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Craig is pushing McGillicutty up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig. #T4#
McGillicutty has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGillicutty's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig. #BC#
McGillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Craig rushes McGillicutty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craig pushes McGillicutty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGillicutty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGillicutty tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Craig.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig taking a breather.
Craig digs a right hand into McGillicutty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGillicutty's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Craig with a jab.#CL2#
Craig clinches with his opponent.
McGillicutty tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Craig prevents McGillicutty from breaking the clinch.
McGillicutty tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
McGillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Craig. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Craig cracks McGillicutty with a nice body shot.
McGillicutty can't break the clinch.
Craig lands a left hand.
McGillicutty is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
McGillicutty wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
McGillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
McGillicutty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGillicutty trying to control the position but instead, Craig has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGillicutty into the cage.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craig.
Craig has McGillicutty pressed against the cage, preventing McGillicutty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Craig stalling the fight.
McGillicutty is trying to break free.
Craig lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGillicutty is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
McGillicutty lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McGillicutty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Craig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGillicutty.
McGillicutty tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Craig scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Craig. #T3#
Craig avoiding damage.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGillicuttys head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Craig slows down the pace here.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of McGillicutty's head.
Craig keeps control of McGillicutty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Craig continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
McGillicutty is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
McGillicutty working hard to break the clinch.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig has McGillicutty pressed against the cage, preventing McGillicutty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craig keeps control of McGillicutty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGillicutty backwards.
Craig lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craig.
Craig just leaning against McGillicutty, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcolm Craig.
McGillicutty throws a sloppy body shot
and Craig counters with a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Craig forces McGillicutty back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGillicutty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but McGillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craig lands a jab to McGillicutty's midsection.#CL2#
Craig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Craig as the two fighters clinch.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malcolm Craig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig just leaning against McGillicutty, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
McGillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Craig - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGillicutty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Craig as the two fighters clinch.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
McGillicutty misses with some punches.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
McGillicutty avoids the elbow strike from Craig, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGillicutty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGillicutty wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGillicutty or not.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McGillicutty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGillicutty throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
McGillicutty wants to break free but Craig has control.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig prevents McGillicutty from breaking the clinch.
McGillicutty wants to break free but Craig has control.
McGillicutty wants to break free but Craig has control.
McGillicutty wants to break free but Craig has control.
McGillicutty misses with the head strike.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Craig is working McGillicutty over against the cage.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGillicutty is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.#T3#
McGillicutty is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGillicutty wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGillicutty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGillicutty up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGillicutty.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGillicutty's efforts to push away.
McGillicutty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGillicutty tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
McGillicutty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
McGillicutty tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
McGillicutty misses with a punch to the body.
McGillicutty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGillicutty misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGillicutty misses with the head strike.
McGillicutty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Craig. #BC#
McGillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craig avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John McGillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Craig!
Malcolm Craig opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, John McGillicutty stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes you win. Sometimes you pick a fight with your opponent in the parking garage post-fight.'.
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TGC Crucible 18
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McGill closes the distance and clinches.
McGill working aggressively here.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
McGill misses with some punches.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of McGill's head.
A nice left hand lands by McGill.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGill is defending well for now.#T1#
Craig stalling.
McGill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig stalls.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig is pushing McGill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
Craig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, McGill scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
McGill throws a head punch that misses.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
A short right from Craig.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig stalls.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGill.
McGill looks winded!#T4#
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Craig.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGill up against the cage.
Craig works on McGill's body with a couple of short punches.
Craig digs a right hand underneath McGill's ribcage. McGill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
Craig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craig works on McGill's body with a couple of short punches.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig blocking some punches.
Craig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig 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#
McGill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craig defends well and McGill ends up having to push Craig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
McGill misses with the head strike.
McGill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGill misses with some punches.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGill is breathing heavily.
Craig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Craig blocking some punches.
#T1#
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Craig on the inside. #ROC#
McGill is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
McGill is still on wobbly legs! Can Craig finish him?
Craig lands a left hand.
McGill misses with some punches.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig avoiding damage.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
McGill seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
Craig seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGill can do to turn this around?
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
A short left from Craig.
McGill working aggressively here.
McGill throws a head punch that misses.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGill misses with the head strike.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig has McGill pushed against the cage.
Craig just leaning against McGill, taking a breather.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig lands an uppercut.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
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!
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig lands a body shot.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craig.
Craig has McGill pushed against the cage.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig just leaning against McGill, taking a breather.
A short right from Craig.
Craig 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McGill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGill working aggressively here.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
Craig is stalling here.
McGill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig stalling against the cage.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
McGill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McGill fails to land.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
McGill letting Craig take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Craig - that landed with a thud.
Craig leaning against his opponent.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Craig blocking some punches.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jimmy McGill 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.#T2#
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGill backwards.
McGill misses with the head strike.
Craig digs a right hand into McGill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGill's gas tank.
McGill misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGill working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGill misses with some punches.
Craig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of McGill's head.
Craig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig blocking some punches.
McGill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
McGill swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGill misses with some punches.
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill misses with some punches.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGill throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
McGill has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGill.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Craig!
A relieved looking Malcolm Craig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 51
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Gaspar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gaspar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Craig uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Craig is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gaspar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Craig is looking to defend but Gaspar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Craig! Gaspar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Craig taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Gaspar!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
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.
#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2##CL#
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. #T1#
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.
#CL#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.
#CL#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3##CL#
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.
#CL#
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.
#T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#CL#
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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Event:
TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Craig clinches with his opponent.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Craig prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Tucker drops back down to his feet.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tucker 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 controlling the action here for a moment.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not. #T1#
Craig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Craig.
#TD2#
Tucker pulls Craig into guard.
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass.
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Craig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tucker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Craig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Craig continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Craig rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Tucker manages to pull guard.
Craig 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.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but Craig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker is pulling down on Craig's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Craig rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Craig clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig stalls. #BC2#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Craig as he connects with a hook.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?#CL#
Craig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #T1#
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Craig stalls.
Craig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker wants to break free but Craig has control.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#T2#
Craig lands a left hand.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Craig finish him?
Tucker avoids the elbow strike from Craig, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tucker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Craig clinches.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Craig.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Craig is working Tucker over against the cage.
Craig works on Tucker's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tucker up against the cage.
Craig tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Craig pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Craig smiles and moves away.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.#CL#
Craig instigates a clinch.
Craig lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craig lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
Tucker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Craig slows down the pace here.
Craig tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craig presses Tucker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig has Tucker pressed against the cage.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig cracks Tucker with a nice body shot.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig lands a left hand.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Craig leaning against his opponent.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig has Tucker pushed against the cage.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A short left from Craig.
Tucker letting Craig take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Tucker fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Tucker looking for a takedown.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
Craig creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tucker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tucker drops to his knees and Craig pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Craig!
Malcolm Craig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Craig takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knuckles throws a head kick that Craig semi-blocks.
Craig throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles throws a one two combo.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Craig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knuckles lands a leg kick that knocks Craig off balance momentarily.
Craig slips a jab from Knuckles.#CL#
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knuckles, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Knuckles gets control of Craig's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knuckles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Craig defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Craig would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Craig prevents Knuckles from getting back to his feet.
Knuckles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Craig wants to stand but Knuckles is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but Craig pushes his legs off easily.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Knuckles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Craig postures up.
Knuckles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB2#
Knuckles has his feet on Craig's thighs here. He's pushed Craig off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Craig screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Knuckles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ashton Knuckles thanked Juggernaut And Gladiators for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malcolm Craig (ranked 2606 p4p, 132 weight class) and Augustine Tupper (ranked 7285 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malcolm Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Augustine Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupper.
Craig wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Craig tries to keep at a distance but Tupper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig tries to pull guard but Tupper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tupper stops a takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupper is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig goes for a takedown attempt but Tupper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tupper has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tupper. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Craig (0) vs (4) Tupper
Tupper tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig is not content to let Tupper control the position.
Craig is looking to reverse the position.
Tupper has hold of Craig's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Craig seems comfortable defending it but Tupper has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Craig is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Craig is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tupper couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustine Tupper! |
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Event:
TGC 29: Human vs De Pacas
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Omega.
Omega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Craig was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.#CL2#
Craig has closed the distance and engaged Omega in a clinch.
Craig pushes Omega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Craig.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
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!
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Craig's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
Omega can't break the clinch.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.#T1#
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Omega breaks from the clinch.
Omega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Craig lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Omega tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Omega tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Craig.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.#T2#
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig stalling the fight.
Omega blocking some punches.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega punishes Craig's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omega tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Craig instigates a clinch. #T3#
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Omega tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omega. #T4#
Craig misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig stalls.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Omega is trying to break free.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Omega's head.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
That's time! Omega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Omega throws a combination that misses
and Craig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Craig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Omega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Omega.
Craig moves away from the strike by Omega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega lunges at Craig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Craig's hand.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omega throws a hook to the side of Craig's head but Craig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Craig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Omega back to the cage. Craig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Omega sizes up Craig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1##CL2#
Craig rushes Omega and presses him up against the cage.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Craig slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malcolm Craig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2#
Craig forces Omega back against the cage and clinches.
Craig struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Omega blocking some punches.
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craig is stalling here.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Omegas head.
Omega wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
The referee calls for Craig to work.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Omega wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Craig tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Craig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omega.
Craig tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega ducks right into an uppercut from Craig.
Craig takes one to the chin there.
Omega throws a series of punches but Craig avoids them all with ease.
Craig unleashes a big counter combination but Omega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Craig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Craig clinches up with Omega and pushes him back against the cage.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Craig has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig works on Omega's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omega dodges an elbow strike from Craig.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Craig has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Omega tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig has Omega pushed against the cage.
Craig slows down the pace here.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Craig has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
#T3#
Omega can't break the clinch.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omega is trying to break free.
Craig keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allan Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craig 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Craig!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker throws the kick towards the body but Craig avoids it.
Tucker throws a sloppy body shot
and Craig counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Craig, as that shot connected.
Tucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Craig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Craig smiles and moves away.
Craig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tucker.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tucker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Craig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Craig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Craig darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.#T1#
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Craig has Tucker pushed against the cage.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker 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.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tucker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tucker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Craig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Craig stalls.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Craig.
Tucker 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 hook to the side of the head.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Craig forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
Tucker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Tucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker jumps guard but Craig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Craig has Tucker pressed against the cage.
Tucker fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Tucker looking for a takedown.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Craig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tucker is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Craig darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
Craig pushes Tucker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker slowing the pace effectively.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker is looking for a takedown.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #TD2#
Tucker decides to pull guard.
Tucker pulls Craig in to control the position. #SUB2#
Tucker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Craig has his hands clasped together but Tucker extends and breaks Craig's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tucker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melvin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Craig walks away with a smile on his face. Lex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Craig darts in and clinches Lex up against the cage.
Lex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig lands a body punch.
Lex tries to pull guard but Craig forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Craig.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hieronymus Lex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Lex wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for 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.
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 taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Lex successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Lex wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Craig 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. #T2#
Lex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craig's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Craig holds on and takes a little breather.
Craig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Craig showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Lex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Lex's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Craig's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craig is aware though and is defending well.
Lex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lex with a poor takedown
and Craig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Craig tries to keep at a distance but Lex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig lands a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig 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#
Lex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Craig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lex misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Craig to counter with a crisp jab.
Hieronymus Lex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig slips under a jab.#CL2#
Craig drives through and clinches with Lex against the cage.
Lex being controlled against the cage.
Craig lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Lex is rocked!
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lex backwards.
Oh Lex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig dips a shoulder and cracks Lex with a mighty uppercut! Lex falls back against the cage and Craig unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lex is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Craig screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Craig!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 15: Heaven
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hilton takes the fight into the clinch.
Hilton working aggressively here.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hilton up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilton.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Hilton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig trying to stall but Hilton improves his position.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Craig.
Craig trying to control the position but instead, Hilton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Craig into the cage.
Hilton lands a left hand.
Hilton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Hilton tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Craig's brow.
Craig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig blocking some punches.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig dodges an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilton.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hilton lands with a left to the head.
Craig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hilton misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hilton fails to land.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Hilton tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Hilton back against the cage.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hilton lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hilton throws an elbow but misses.
Hilton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Craig blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilton.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilton.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Craig looking to stall.
Craig blocks a body shot from Hilton.
Hilton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Hilton misses with a body punch.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hilton works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
Craig misses with the head strike.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hilton gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton misses with some punches.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton throws a head punch that misses.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hilton's elbow.
Craig avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Hilton.
Hilton is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hilton misses with a body punch.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Craig slips a jab from Hilton.#CL2#
Hilton has Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
Hilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Craig blocks a body shot from Hilton.
A short left from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hilton's elbow.
Craig taking a breather.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hilton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Hilton as the two fighters clinch.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenton Hilton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
#T1#
Craig is trying to stall.
A short right from Craig.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Hilton misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilton presses Craig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton lands an elbow inside that Craig shrugs off.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilton prevents a body shot from Craig.
Hilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hilton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Hilton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig. #T2#
Hilton lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hilton being controlled against the cage.
Hilton prevents a body shot from Craig.
Hilton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilton gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
Craig has Hilton pressed against the cage.
Hilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Craig working aggressively here.
Hilton tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Hilton swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Craig wants to stall.
Hilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Hilton gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hilton gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Craig misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilton gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Craig looking to stall.
Hilton misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Craig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hilton blocks a body shot from Craig.
Hilton pushes off an throws an elbow but Craig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Craig avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilton.
Hilton lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hilton swings for the body but Craig moves out of range.
Fenton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hilton closes the distance and clinches.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig prevents a body shot from Hilton.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Hilton.
Hilton misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Hilton gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Craig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Hilton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hilton.
Craig stalling in the clinch but Hilton improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Craig in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hilton.
Hilton scores with a hook to the body.
Hilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hilton.
Craig tries to stall but Hilton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hilton is working Craig over against the cage.
Hilton lands a body punch.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Craig's defenses.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Craig in his tracks for a moment.
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hilton.
Malcolm Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hilton lands a right hand.
Hilton throws an elbow but it misses.
Hilton scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hilton.
#ROC2#
Craig is rocked!
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hilton lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Craig's defenses.
Craig takes an elbow to the temple.
Hilton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
Craig blocks an elbow strike from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilton blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Craig seems to have got his legs back now.
Hilton lands an elbow inside that Craig shrugs off.
A short right from Hilton. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hilton - that landed with a thud.
Hilton digs a right hand underneath Craig's ribcage. Craig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton throws an elbow but it misses.
Craig blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hilton.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton lands a nice elbow.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fenton Hilton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Hilton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hilton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenton Hilton!
During a confident post fight interview, Fenton Hilton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
#CL2#
Craig clinches with his opponent.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Omega is trying to break free.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
A hook to the body from Craig.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Omega tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Craig tries a knee to the head but Omega blocks it.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craig stalling.
Omega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig misses with an elbow over the top.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Omega can't break the clinch.
Omega letting Craig take a breather here.
Omega blocking some punches.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Craig is pushing Omega up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omega.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Craig has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Craig throws an elbow but misses.
Craig looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omega up against the cage.
Craig keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Omega blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Omega can't break the clinch.
Omega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Omega letting Craig take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
The crowd are getting on Craig's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcolm Craig.
Omega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Omega swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig 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#
Craig wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Omega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Omega lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Craig has closed the distance and engaged Omega in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Craig.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC#
Omega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Omega throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omega, pushing him back against the cage.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Craig avoiding damage.
Craig keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
Craig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega blocks a body shot from Craig.
Omega takes a shot to the head.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land. #T2#
Omega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craig.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Craig is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malcolm Craig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards. #T3#
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig taking a breather.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.#T4#
Nice body punch from Craig - that landed with a thud.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Omega wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omega is trying to break free.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omega tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Craig is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Craig tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega.
Omega throws a body kick that misses.
Allan Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Craig forces Omega back against the cage and clinches.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig misses with an elbow over the top.
Omega tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks. #BC#
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Craig tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Craig lands a body shot.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omega is defending well for now.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
Omega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig stalling in the clinch.
Craig has Omega pushed against the cage.
Craig tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Omega.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Omega being controlled against the cage.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position. #T3#
Omega can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Craig lands a right hand.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allan Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Craig does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craig 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Craig!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Craig clinches up against the cage.
Omega blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Omega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omega up against the cage.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Craig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega throws a poor cross that misses
and Craig counters with a series of strikes. Omega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malcolm Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Craig to score with a decent uppercut.
Omega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Craig counters with a left to the body.
Craig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Craig rushes Omega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Omega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Craig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Craig tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks. #BC2#
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Omega 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Craig moves into range and clinches up with Omega.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Craig lands a body punch.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
Craig misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Omega breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omega swings for the body but Craig moves out of range.
Omega looks for the body kick but Craig saw that one coming.
Craig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3##CL#
Craig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Craig stalling in the clinch.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Craig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Craig has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craig lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craig is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Craig counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Craig moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Omega tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
Craig stalling.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Omega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Craig tries to clinch up.
Omega looks to land a left hand but Craig moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Craig rushes Omega and presses him up against the cage.
Craig keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omega can do to turn this around?
Craig stalling in the clinch.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Omega tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Omega tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Omega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig gets through Omega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Omega wants to break free but Craig has control.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig slows down the pace here.
Omega managing to block the knees to the body from Craig.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig avoiding damage.
Craig has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Craig gets through Omega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Craig is pushing Omega 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 lands a nice uppercut.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Craig has Omega pushed against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.#CL#
Omega tries to keep at a distance but Craig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig lands a left hand.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Omega tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
Craig working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Craig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Craig tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
Craig wants to clinch up but Omega keeps it at a distance.
Omega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Craig counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Craig has closed the distance and engaged Omega in a clinch.
#BC2#
Omega breaks the clinch.
Omega missing with a left hand there. Craig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craig avoids a kick to the body.
Omega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
Craig tries to clinch up.#CL#
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omega, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Craig digs a right hand into Omega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omega's gas tank. #BC#
Craig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omega misses with a hook. Craig ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Craig misses its target.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craig.
Craig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malcolm Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omega.#CL#
Omega gets tackled into the cage by Craig. Craig maintains the clinch.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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 misses with some punches.
Omega takes a shot to the head.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Omega is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Omega is trying to break free.#T3#
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
Omega is trying to break free.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
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.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.
Omega has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Allan Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Craig!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Craig for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Craig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Craig pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cage.
Craig slowing the pace effectively.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cage has Craig pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage lands a right hand.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig stalling in the clinch but Cage improves position.
Cage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards. #T2#
Craig is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
#T3#
Craig has Cage pushed against the cage.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig wants to stall.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Craig up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage blocking some punches.
Craig trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Craig trying to control the position but instead, Cage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Craig into the cage.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig is looking to control Cage's arms but Cage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craig has his back to the cage.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
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 Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Craig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Craig lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Cage closes the distance and pushes Craig back into the cage.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage. #T1#
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig tries a knee to the head but Cage blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Craig has Cage pushed against the cage.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Craig working aggressively here.
Cage blocking some punches.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Craig misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craig struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Craig trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcolm Craig.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Craig clinches.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Craig is looking to control Cage's arms but Cage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craig has his back to the cage.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cage prevents a body shot from Craig.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
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 Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Craig misses. #CL#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
Craig lands a right hand.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Cage gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Craig stalling in the clinch.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Craig taking a breather.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
Cage lands a left hand.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig looking to stall.
Craig tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Cage.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig. #T3#
Craig tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig looking to slow down the pace here.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Craig blocking some punches.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johny Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johny Cage.
I think Craig 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Craig leaves Chat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Craig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Craig taking a breather.
Chat tries to land a knee to the head but Craig blocks with his arms.
Chat tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Chat drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Craig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Craig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Craig takes the fight into the clinch.
Chat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craig after a bit of a struggle.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Chat.
Craig lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chat takes a shot to the head.
Craig is leaning against Chat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Craig - that landed with a thud.
Craig avoiding damage.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Craig.
Craig stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig has Chat pressed against the cage, preventing Chat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Craig is leaning against Chat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Craig stalling.
Chat working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Craig stalling.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig presses Chat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Craig.
A hook to the body from Craig.
Chat wants to break free but Craig has control.
A short right from Craig.
A short right from Craig on the inside. #ROC#
Chat is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Craig as the two fighters clinch.
#T4##BC#
Craig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craig clobbers Chat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Craig lands a hook that stumbles Chat back into the cage. Craig follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Chat to the canvas! Craig pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Chat has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Malcolm Craig!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig closes the distance and pushes Odom back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig avoids a wild elbow strike from Odom.
Craig blocks a body shot from Odom.
Both fighters working to control 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.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Craig.
Craig stalls.
Odom tries to stall but Craig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
Odom takes a shot to the head.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Odom is rocked!
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Odom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odoms head.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Odom's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Odom drops to his knees and Craig pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Craig!
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