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Event:
WPFC 26 - Tiramanti vs Arroyo
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Craig.
Craig throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Craig moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Craig is out of range.
Craig lands a nice shot that snaps Brandstatter's head back.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
Brandstatter raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Craig swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Craig throws a series of punches but Brandstatter avoids them all with ease.
Brandstatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Craig lands a head shot.
No joy there for Craig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Craig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandstatter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Craig tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandstatter connects with a nice looking jab.
Craig tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Craig scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Craig. Those never looked like landing.
Craig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Craig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Craig.
#T2#
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brandstatter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Craig's knee momentarily.
Craig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craig misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
A combination from Craig does no damage.
Craig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandstatter back to the cage. Craig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards. #T3#
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brandstatter.
Craig is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Craig is rocked!
Brandstatter is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandstatter is working Craig over against the cage.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Brandstatter gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
Craig seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandstatter lands a left hand.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Brandstatter drops Craig onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Craig is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Craig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Craig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brandstatter pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter has Craig pressed against the cage, preventing Craig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Craig to his knees! Brandstatter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WPFC 21 - Lawrence vs Lothbrok
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Craig throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Craig throws a right hand that Kulik ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulik also avoids with ease.
Kulik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kulik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulik circles away quickly and effectively.
Craig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Craig cracks Kulik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Craig tries to bum rush Kulik with a series of wild strikes but Kulik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Craig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kulik - the referee stops the clock and Craig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kulik. Craig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Craig looks winded!
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 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Craig ducks into an uppercut from Kulik and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasiliy Kulik!
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Event:
WPFC 14 - Power vs. Craig
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power looks to land a left hand but Craig moved out of range nicely.
Irish Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Power forces Craig back against the cage and clinches.
Power stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Craig working hard to break the clinch.
Craig has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Power keeps control of Craig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
Craig can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Craig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Power clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards. #ROC#
Craig is rocked!
Craig looks winded!
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Power gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craig 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.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craig tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Craig.
A hook to the body from Power.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Craig seems to have recovered his senses.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Good body shot from Power.
Good body shot from Power.
Power lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Power.
A short right from Power.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power dips a shoulder and cracks Craig with a mighty uppercut! Craig falls back against the cage and Power unloads with a barrage of strikes! Craig 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 - Power screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irish Power!
Irish Power retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
WPFC 10 - Pack Leaders
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Craig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Craig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Craig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Craig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Craig is looking for the big counter here.
Craig works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown throws a jab when Craig was well out of range.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Craig misses with a wild combination.
Craig thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown takes a swing at Craig's ribcage but misses.
Craig thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Craig.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Craig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Craig.
Craig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Craig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Craig throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craig looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Craig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Craig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Craig tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craig 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.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Craig lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown is breathing heavily.#T2#
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Craig.
Craig scores with a three punch combo!
Craig lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Brown can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Craig and Brown drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Craig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Craig!
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Event:
WPFC 5 - Scratch and Claw
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craig.
Lomax throws a big shot that misses.
Lomax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craig. Craig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Craig misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lomax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lomax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Craig misses with a wild combination.
Lomax digs a good hook to Craig's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Craig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Craig is rocked!
Lomax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Craig is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lomax. Craig falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lomax!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lomax!
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Event:
WPFC 3 - Howling In The Cage
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Cuccureddu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuccureddu feints the counter takedown.
Craig looks to land a combination but Cuccureddu avoids it well.
Craig's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Craig duly obliges.
Cuccureddu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Craig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Craig.#CUT#
It looks like Giuseppe Cuccureddu has been cut.
Craig misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Craig. Those never looked like landing.
Cuccureddu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craig thows a leg kick but Cuccureddu checks it #TD2#
and Cuccureddu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Craig won't be happy with that. #ES#
Craig bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1##TD2#
Cuccureddu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Craig was covering up waiting for the punch and Cuccureddu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cuccureddu passes Craig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cuccureddu controlling the action here.#T2##SUB2#
Cuccureddu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Craig is trying to escape back to his feet but Cuccureddu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cuccureddu slows the pace down. #T3#
Craig prevents Cuccureddu from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Craig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Cuccureddu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Craig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cuccureddu back to the cage. Craig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuccureddu can do to turn this around?
Craig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Cuccureddu is rocked!
Craig swinging wildly here.
Cuccureddu with the counter takedown but Craig avoids it easily.
Cuccureddu is still on wobbly legs! Can Craig finish him?
Cuccureddu dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Cuccureddu seems to have recovered his senses.
Will Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig throws a right and a left that Cuccureddu avoids nicely.
Craig throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cuccureddu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cuccureddu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuccureddu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Craig seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cuccureddu advances to half guard.
Cuccureddu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cuccureddu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cuccureddu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Craig is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Cuccureddu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Craig is just riding it out for now. Cuccureddu eventually gives up the hold.
Cuccureddu controlling the action here.
Cuccureddu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cuccureddu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Craig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cuccureddu content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Craig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Cuccureddu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Craig misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuccureddu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Cuccureddu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Craig defends it well.
Cuccureddu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craig circles away.
Craig throws a right and a left that Cuccureddu avoids nicely.
Cuccureddu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Craig swings for the body but Cuccureddu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Craig scores with a jab to the body.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuccureddu.
Will Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Craig connects with a solid leg kick.
Craig throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Cuccureddu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Craig's guard.
Cuccureddu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cuccureddu pushing down on Craig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cuccureddu is taking a breather. Craig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cuccureddu is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Cuccureddu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Craig looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Cuccureddu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craig swivels and escapes.
Cuccureddu checks a low kick from Craig.
And Cuccureddu tries to counter it with a takedown but Craig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Craig misses with a double jab.
Craig displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Will Craig is winning the standup battle so far.
Craig tries to score with a low kick but Cuccureddu moves his leg out of the way.
Craig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craig falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Cuccureddu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Cuccureddu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giuseppe Cuccureddu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craig, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Craig!
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Event:
WPFC 1 - On The Hunt
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Craig scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
Lund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lund connects with a leg kick. Craig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Craig on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lund misses with a wild body shot.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Lund moves out of range easily.
Lund swings for the body but Craig moves out of range.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Craig has knocked Lund down with a huge combo! Craig steps away and waves a wobbly Lund back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lund is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Lund has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Craig smells blood and charges in for the finish! Craig unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lund sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Will Craig!
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