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Event:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Laloosh walks into a jab.#CL2#
Craig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laloosh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laloosh avoids a wild elbow strike from Craig.
A nice left hand lands by Laloosh.
Craig works on Laloosh's body with a couple of short punches.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laloosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Laloosh.
Craig misses with some punches.
Laloosh working aggressively here.
A short right from Laloosh on the inside.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Laloosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laloosh tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Laloosh as the two fighters clinch.
Laloosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laloosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laloosh lands a shoulder strike.
Laloosh cracks Craig with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig pushes Laloosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Laloosh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Laloosh.
Craig tries to work over Laloosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laloosh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laloosh blocks the elbow strike.
Laloosh blocks an elbow strike.
Laloosh misses with some punches.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Laloosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Laloosh.
A shot in the inside from Laloosh.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Laloosh as the two fighters clinch.
Laloosh works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
Craig looks winded!
Laloosh lands with a right to the head.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig prevents a body shot from Laloosh.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Laloosh.
Laloosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Craig.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laloosh lands a right hand.
Craig throws an elbow but it misses.
Laloosh can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laloosh backwards.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
Craig blocks a body shot from Laloosh.
Laloosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Laloosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Laloosh backwards.
A shot in the inside from Laloosh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laloosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Laloosh prevents a body shot from Craig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laloosh takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laloosh has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Laloosh lands with a light punch inside.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laloosh blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Craig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laloosh's brow.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Laloosh.
Laloosh prevents a body shot from Craig.
Laloosh has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Laloosh working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Laloosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig lands an uppercut.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Laloosh misses with some punches.
Craig presses Laloosh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Laloosh 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 Nuke Laloosh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Craig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Laloosh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Craig! But no joy.#TD2#
Craig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Craig stands up and waves to Laloosh to follow him.
Laloosh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Laloosh misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig throws a series of punches but Laloosh avoids them all with ease.
Laloosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Craig.
Laloosh tries to score with a low kick but Craig moves his leg out of the way.
Craig appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laloosh loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Craig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laloosh.
#T1#
Laloosh tries to land a leg kick but Craig saw it coming and moves away.
Laloosh lands a nice shot that snaps Craig's head back.
A jab from Craig misses. #TD2#
Laloosh gets caught flat footed, as Craig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Craig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laloosh keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass.
Laloosh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Craig manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Craig has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Craig looking for a sweep. Not yet Craig, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laloosh tries to stand but Craig is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Craig wants to sweep but no luck.
Laloosh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Craig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laloosh defends it easily.#SUB2#
Craig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laloosh looking to pass the guard.
Craig wants to improve his position but instead Laloosh has moved into half guard.
Craig is looking to control Laloosh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craig avoid being mounted?#T3#
Laloosh is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Laloosh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laloosh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laloosh passes Craig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Craig trying to control from the bottom.
Craig is looking for a sweep. Laloosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laloosh 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Craig tries to kick Laloosh off in order to stand up. Laloosh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Craig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laloosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laloosh is looking to advance position but Craig won't allow it.
Laloosh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig pushes Laloosh off looking to stand but Laloosh dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmie Craig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Craig. #CL2#
Laloosh tries to keep at a distance but Craig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laloosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Laloosh avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Laloosh lands a body punch.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laloosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laloosh digs a right hand into Craig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Craig's gas tank.
Craig tries to work over Laloosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laloosh gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laloosh misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laloosh lands with a left to the head.
Craig cracks Laloosh with a nice body shot.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Craig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laloosh's brow.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laloosh blocks a body shot from Craig.
Laloosh blocks an uppercut.
Laloosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laloosh blocks the elbow strike.
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
Nuke Laloosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Laloosh avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Craig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig misses with some punches.
Laloosh has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
#T2#
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Laloosh fails to land.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Laloosh.
Laloosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laloosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Laloosh.
Good body shot from Craig.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laloosh is working Craig over against the cage.
Craig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laloosh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laloosh is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laloosh's elbow.
Laloosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Laloosh misses with a body punch.
Laloosh can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Laloosh lands a shot to the body.
Laloosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laloosh.
Laloosh pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Laloosh.
Laloosh lands a left hand.
Laloosh lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Laloosh.
Laloosh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Laloosh throws a head punch that misses.
Laloosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Laloosh on the inside.
Laloosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laloosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laloosh dodges an elbow strike from Craig.
#T4#
Laloosh tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Craig scores with a hook to the body.
Laloosh blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Laloosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laloosh.
Laloosh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Craig is rocked!
Laloosh lands a nice uppercut.
Craig is still on wobbly legs! Can Laloosh finish him?
Laloosh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Laloosh.
Laloosh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Craig! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Laloosh is unloading with more strikes now! Craig drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuke Laloosh!
Nuke Laloosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 192
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Craig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Craig swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Theodorou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Theodorou working the head and body with strikes.
Theodorou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Theodorou uses his free foot to push down on Craig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Craig.
Theodorou avoids the attempt from Craig to control.
Theodorou landing strikes from the mount.
Craig is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at England Fight Club MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Craig is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Theodorou with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theodorou postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Craig out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Theodorou goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!
Jake Theodorou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Highland Games 186
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Craig throws an elbow that misses.
Craig avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an elbow strike from Craig.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Craig blocking some punches.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig lands a left hand.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Craig 's eye.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Craig's head.
A short right from Gordon on the inside. #T1#
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Craig takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
A short uppercut from Craig.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gordon or not.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
Craig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Craig dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Craig, against the cage.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Craig.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon dodges an elbow strike from Craig.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Craig struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig lands a damaging elbow.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gordon or not.
Craig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards. #CUT2#
Mel Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Craig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Craig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Craig lands a left hand.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Craig - that landed with a thud.
Gordon avoids the elbow strike from Craig, against the cage.
A short left from Gordon.
Craig lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig lands a body shot.
Craig dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon working aggressively here.
Craig dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Craig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Craig lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Craig lands an uppercut.
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Craig gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Craig 's eye.
Craig prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Craig's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Gordon takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Gordon is rocked!
Craig pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig pushes Gordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Craig. #CUT2#
Mel Gordon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Craig lands a big right hand that drops Gordon! The killer instinct kicks in and Craig finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Craig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmie Craig!
A victorious Jimmie 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:
Highland Games 181
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Craig gets through Crawley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig gets through Crawley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crawley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crawley looking to stall.
Crawley is trying to maintain a safe position but Craig gets an underhook and turns Crawley into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawley.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Charles Crawley has been cut.
Craig lands a left hand.
Craig told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craig as Crawley tries to tie him up.
Crawley takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Craig.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig. #T1#
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Crawley's head.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawley's elbow.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawley.
I was talking to Crawley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crawley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawley blocks an elbow strike.
Crawley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Craig tries a body shot but Crawley blocks it.
Crawley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Crawley blocks an elbow strike.
Craig is leaning against Crawley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Craig misses with some punches.
Crawley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Crawley controls the action.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Crawley is breathing heavily.
Craig has Crawley pressed against the cage. He pushes Crawley back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Craig throws a beautiful elbow that sends Crawley crashing to the floor! Craig piles on the pressure with more strikes! Crawley is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmie Craig!
A victorious Jimmie 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:
Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Craig rushes Krylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
Krylov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped Krylov in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Craig misses with an elbow over the top.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krylov.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Krylov.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 with some punches.
#T1#
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov cracks Craig with a nice body shot.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped Krylov in his tracks for a moment.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Krylov. #BC#
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Craig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krylov closes the distance but Craig moves to the side
and Craig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Craig throws a head kick that misses.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A jab from Craig misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Craig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krylov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Craig is in Krylov's guard.
Krylov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krylov tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Craig gets to his feet. Krylov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Craig swats away the attempt to clinch by Krylov.
Craig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Craig's head.
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Krylov throws a jab when Craig was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Craig.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craig.
Krylov wants to clinch up but Craig keeps it at a distance.
Jimmie Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Craig. #CL#
Krylov has closed the distance and engaged Craig in a clinch.
#T3#
Craig pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov lands an uppercut.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
Krylov blocks an elbow strike from Craig.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
Craig prevents a body shot from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Krylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
Krylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Still in the clinch, Krylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krylov scores with a hook to the body.
Craig pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Krylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmie Craig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Craig moves away and avoids it.
Craig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Craig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmie Craig seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Craig tries to keep at a distance but Krylov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig working aggressively here.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov avoids a wild elbow strike from Craig.
Krylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Krylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krylov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Krylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Craig misses with some punches.
Jimmie Craig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Krylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Krylov rushes Craig and presses him up against the cage.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not.
Craig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Krylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Krylov.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Krylov - that landed with a thud.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Krylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Craig.
A hook to the body from Craig.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig pushes off an throws an elbow but Krylov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Krylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig lands a right hand.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Craig lands an elbow inside that Krylov shrugs off.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov thuds a left hand into Craig's body.
Krylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Krylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Craig doesn't seem phased though.
Craig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Krylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Craig working aggressively here.
A short left from Craig.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Craig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krylov's defenses.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mairbek Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Craig.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krylov or not.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Craig.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Krylov is rocked!
Craig digs a right hand into Krylov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krylov's gas tank.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Krylov with a big uppercut! Krylov tries to clinch up but Craig pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Krylov to the mat! Krylov covers up and Craig unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmie Craig!
After winning the bout, Jimmie Craig thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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