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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Craven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnaoui's head backwards.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnaoui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnaoui blocks a head kick by Craven.
Barnaoui takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnaoui defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Barnaoui pushes him off.
Barnaoui feinted with a counter takedown.
Craven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Craven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Barnaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet.
Barnaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craven is keeping the position for now.
Craven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnaoui.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bruize Brothaz that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Barnaoui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnaoui's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnaoui has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnaoui pushes down on Craven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Craven is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnaoui has managed to pass to side control instead.
Craven is trying to improve his position.
Craven is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnaoui off and has taken his back!#T2#
Barnaoui wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Barnaoui wants to control his opponent's hands but Craven gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Craven controlling the positon.
Barnaoui has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Barnaoui trying to control but not successfully.
Barnaoui tries to escape the position.
Craven punches the canvas rather than the man. #T3#
Barnaoui rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnaoui keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Craven is pressing down on Barnaoui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnaoui is holding on for now.
Craven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnaoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnaoui is controlling Craven's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven trying to mount his opponent but Barnaoui defends it.
Barnaoui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Barnaoui trying to control but Craven postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven trying to control the action but Barnaoui is working from the bottom.
Barnaoui tries to get to full guard but Craven has control of the leg.
Barnaoui works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnaoui looking to control.
Craven has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Iron Palace. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnaoui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barnaoui connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnaoui lands a high kick!
Craven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Craven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Craven swinging wildly here.
Barnaoui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Craven lands a jab to Barnaoui's midsection.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Barnaoui tries to counter with a takedown but Craven is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craven throws a lazy right hand but Barnaoui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Craven misses with a right hand #TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Barnaoui is taking a breather. Craven 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.
Craven trying to hold on to Barnaoui's head to control him but Barnaoui postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Barnaoui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craven defends it well.
Barnaoui controlling the action here. #SUB#
Barnaoui is working for a submission of some sort.
Craven wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craven is refusing to be controlled, as Barnaoui sits in half guard.
Barnaoui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Barnaoui is working for a kimura but Craven is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Barnaoui is trying to work for a kimura but Craven is defending well.
#SUB#
Barnaoui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mansour Barnaoui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Craven is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnaoui scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Craven trying to hold on to Barnaoui's head to control him but Barnaoui postures up.
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Craven is having none of it.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
Craven is trying to control but Barnaoui passes into side control!
Barnaoui trying to control the position but Craven is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Barnaoui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Craven, who protects the arm well.
Barnaoui just content to control the position. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Craven has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barnaoui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Craven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mansour Barnaoui dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A big right from Craven misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Craven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnaoui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnaoui connects with a solid leg kick.
Craven tries to clinch up but Barnaoui circles away and keeps his distance.
Craven shoots in for a takedown but Barnaoui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Craven is looking to clinch but Barnaoui is avoiding it.
Barnaoui jabs Craven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Craven lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnaoui off the cage and back into range.
Craven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnaoui is fending him off so far but Craven persists. Nope, Barnaoui circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven wants to clinch#TD#
so Barnaoui counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnaoui won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Barnaoui tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard. #T1#
Barnaoui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnaoui lands a couple of digs.
Barnaoui wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Craven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnaoui puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnaoui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but Craven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnaoui to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Craven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnaoui content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Craven trying to keep a closed guard but Barnaoui is proving a slippery customer.
Barnaoui passes Craven's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craven defends it well.
Craven trying to control here.
Craven is trying to stand up here but Barnaoui is controlling him well.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but Craven defending well.
Barnaoui works his way into side control.
Barnaoui taking a breather here. #T3#
Craven holding on.#SUB#
Barnaoui tries for a kimura but Craven is defending well.
Craven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnaoui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barnaoui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnaoui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Barnaoui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnaoui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnaoui wants to control but Craven is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaoui lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mansour Barnaoui clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Craven misses with an uppercut. Barnaoui saw that one coming.
Craven throws a right and a left that Barnaoui avoids nicely.
Craven misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Craven! #ROC#
Craven is rocked!
Barnaoui lands a strong strike to the head of Craven. That's dazed him! Barnaoui looking to finish here. Craven is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Barnaoui lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mansour Barnaoui!
Mansour Barnaoui retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
PFN 31
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Theron misses with an uppercut
and Craven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Craven closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Craven drags the fight down to the ground.
Theron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Theron stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Theron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theron manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Craven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Theron is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Theron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Theron wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
Theron throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven controls Theron momentarily but Theron frees himself.
Craven pulls Theron in to control the position.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Theron from controlling successfully.
Theron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Craven's guard. #T2#
Craven tries to get to full guard but Theron has control of the leg.
Theron working over Craven with some ground and pound. Craven looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Craven trying to control from the bottom.
Theron prevents Craven from improving his position.
Theron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Craven wants to get back to full guard.
Craven is looking to control Theron's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craven avoid being mounted?
Craven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Craven.
Theron wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.#T3#
Theron throwing strikes but missing.
Craven 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.
Theron trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven has momentary wrist control but Theron slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craven is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Craven wants to pass the guard but Theron is keeping the position.
Theron is pulling down on Craven's head. It's preventing any offense from Craven, at least for the moment.#T4#
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Craven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theron looking to control.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craven is one step ahead there.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Craven is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Theron's guard.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Theron is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Craven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Theron was covering up waiting for the punch and Craven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Theron controls Craven momentarily but Craven frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron trying to keep a closed guard but Craven is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron wants to sweep here but Craven controlling him for the moment.
Theron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
Theron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Craven controls the pace.
Craven stopping the sweep attempt from Theron.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Craven instigates a clinch.
Craven lands a nice uppercut.
Theron goes for a takedown attempt but Craven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Craven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Theron quickly recovers to half guard.
Craven tries to pass to full mount but Theron defends it.
Craven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Craven trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Craven is working for a kimura but Theron is defending it quite comfortably.
Theron keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Theron wants to control but Craven is keeping busy.
Theron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Craven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Craven's back!#SUB2#
Theron working for the choke.
Craven tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Theron tries to get the hooks in deep but Craven pushed the leg off.
Theron connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Craven to escape the position.
Craven manages to reverse the position and now he's in Theron's guard. Nice work there by Craven.
Theron is trying to keep Craven in close.
Craven wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Craven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theron is pulling down on Craven's head. It's preventing any offense from Craven, at least for the moment.
Theron wants to sweep here but Craven controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Theron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Theron is trying to control the position but Craven postures up.
Craven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theron is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are battling for position here. Craven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Theron trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theron stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craven tries to close the distance and clinch but Theron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Theron pushes him off.
Theron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Craven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Craven takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Craven tightens his grip and picks Theron up, before dumping him to the ground. Theron manages to land in guard.
Theron working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Theron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Craven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Craven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Theron is trying to keep Craven in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Theron is trying to keep Craven in close.
Theron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craven is one step ahead there. #T1#
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
Craven postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Theron holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Theron throws a jab but it's blocked by Craven. #T2#
Craven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Craven finds it's way round the side to connect with Theron's head. #TD#
Craven drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Theron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Craven defends well.
Craven wants to control from the top but Theron keeps moving.
Theron 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully. #T3#
Craven won't allow Theron to sweep him here.
Theron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Theron keeping full guard, as Craven tries to pass.
Craven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Craven pushes Theron up against the cage in a clinch.
Theron is trying to drag Craven to the mat but Craven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Theron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Theron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craven presses Theron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craven.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theron fails to pull guard.
Destin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Theron.
Craven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Theron.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theron misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craven 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Craven moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Craven has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Craven there as he acknowledges the shot.
Craven is looking to clinch.
Craven loads up on a big right hand but Takeshi slips the punch.
Craven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takeshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craven tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi misses the shot to the body.
Craven throws a big counter head kick but Takeshi avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Craven tightens his grip and picks Takeshi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takeshi manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Takeshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Craven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a triangle here. Craven is fighting it but it looks tight! Takeshi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Craven is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Takumi Takeshi said 'I want to thank the fans, but ,this was my last fight for this rubish promotion, everything sucks here....the match making sucks ,the roster sucks and most importantly the owner is a currupted cheater with a bunch of multis...punished a couple of times but needs to go out of business'.
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Event:
PAcio 26
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Craven fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takeshi to the ground. Craven is now in Takeshi's guard.
Craven wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Craven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Craven looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takeshi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Craven should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Takeshi has tightened it up now! Craven should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takumi Takeshi!
Takumi Takeshi retains his lightweight title!
Takumi Takeshi took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank the fans, but ,this was my last fight for this rubish promotion, everything sucks here....the match making sucks ,the roster sucks and most importantly the owner is a currupted cheater with a bunch of multis...punished a couple of times but needs to go out of business'.
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Event:
Pacio 24
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Holm throws a solid leg kick but Craven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holm.
Craven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Craven gets a clinch.
Holm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Craven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holm avoids a kick to the body.
Holm misses with the combination.
#CL#
Craven instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm tries to break the clinch but Craven is controlling the position.
Holm tries to stall but Craven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Craven'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.#BC#
Craven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD#
Craven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Craven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Craven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holm is trying to get back to his feet.
Holm tries to bench press Craven off him but Craven keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Craven seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holm is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Craven tries for a kimura but Holm is defending well.
Craven throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Craven slows the pace down.
Holm prevents Craven from moving into mount.
Craven cracks Holm with a big right hand but Holm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holm is looking for a sweep.
Holm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Craven.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holm manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven keeping hold of Holm's head, controlling as best he can.
Craven throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Craven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Craven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craven continues to stall.
Holm trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven 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.
Holm throws a big elbow that misses.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Holm trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Craven wants to sweep here but Holm controlling him for the moment.
Craven pulls Holm in close to his closed guard and prevents Holm from doing any damage or advancing position.
Craven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holm's guard. #REVR#
Craven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Craven has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holm is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven wants to control from the top but Holm keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holm working for a triangle but Craven defends it easily.
Craven preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Holm swinging wildly here.
Holm avoids the body shot from Craven.
Holm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craven. #CL#
Craven rushes Holm and presses him up against the cage.
Craven trying to land knees to the body.
Holm being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Holm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holm lands an overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Craven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Craven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holm sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
Holm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Craven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holm sprawls and moves away.
Holm tries to work over Craven's front leg with a kick but Craven checks it. #CL#
Craven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holm is trying to break the clinch but Craven has him pressed against the cage.
Holm blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Craven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holm or not.
A shot in the inside from Craven.
Holm working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Craven.
Holm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holm has had enough of the clinch but Craven keeps him there for the moment.
Craven tries a knee to the head but Holm blocks it.
Craven keeps control of Holm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craven is working Holm over against the cage.
Craven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Craven gets control of Holm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Craven will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Craven seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Holm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Craven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holm, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Craven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Craven advances position into side control!
Craven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holm can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Craven in side control, throwing shots but Holm defends.
Holm is looking for a sweep.
Holm felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Craven has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holm!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm blocking the ground and pound.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Craven working for a guillotine from mount but Holm is in no mood to give up.
Holm's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Holm is desperately trying to improve his position but Craven has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Craven thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Craven looking to ground and pound but Holm is blocking nicely.
Craven with a couple of short strikes.
Craven misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craven connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Craven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Holm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Craven looking to ground and pound but Holm is blocking nicely.
Holm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Holm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Craven.
#SUB#
Craven looking to secure an arm triangle but Holm defends it well.
Holm can't escape the position.
#T4#
Craven content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Craven has hold of Holm's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holm manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Holm is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Holm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Craven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven looking to finish with strikes here!
Craven controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Craven as he checks the leg kick.
Holm throws a nice looking combination but Craven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holm as he avoids it easily.
Craven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Holm as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Craven.
Holm is looking to score with low kicks.
Craven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Holm misses.
Holm throws a series of punches but Craven moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Craven gets a clinch.
Craven lands a nice elbow.
Holm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craven's elbow. #TD#
Craven pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven keeping moving, preventing Holm from controlling successfully. #T1#
Holm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Craven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Craven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craven is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Holm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Holm is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Craven postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Craven, into his guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Holm won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Craven wants to get back to his feet but Holm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet. #SUB2#
Holm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Craven is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holm, into his guard. #REVR#
Holm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craven trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Craven sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Craven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Craven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craven seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holm for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Holm looking for a guillotine here but Craven defends easily.
#SUB2#
Holm is looking for a triangle but Craven pushes his legs off easily.
Mark Holm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Craven 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Craven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holm's guard.
Holm wants to control but Craven passes easily into half guard.
Craven is controlling the pace.
Holm wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holm is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Craven, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #13
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Craven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Craven lands a nice hook to Vukovic's body. Vukovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vukovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craven back to the cage. Vukovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craven jabs at Vukovic's body.
Vukovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Craven checks it well.
Craven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vukovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craven pinned against the cage. Craven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vukovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Vukovic darts in looking for a takedown but Craven gets double underhooks and turns Vukovic into the cage.
Vukovic throws a hook but Craven avoids it easily.
Vukovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Vukovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Craven.
Vukovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Craven scores with a takedown into Vukovic's guard.
Craven advances position into side control!#T1#
Craven trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
Craven tries to move to mount but Vukovic blocks the move with his legs.
Vukovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vukovic is not content to let Craven control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vukovic parries the strikes from Craven easily there. Craven is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vukovic to escape.
#SUB#
Craven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Craven misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Vukovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Craven crashes against the mat.
Vukovic prevents Craven from improving position. #SUB#
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vukovic defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craven postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3##SUB#
Craven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Craven are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Craven trying to control the action but Vukovic is working from the bottom.
Craven is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vukovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Craven working away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Craven throws an elbow but Vukovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Craven is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Craven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Craven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vukovic, who protects the arm well.
Craven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Craven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vukovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vukovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Craven.
Vukovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Craven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vukovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Craven checks a leg kick nicely.
Craven avoids the body shot from Vukovic.
Vukovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vukovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vukovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Vukovic throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
Vukovic connects with a body shot that sends Craven's belly button to the back.
Craven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vukovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Craven's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Craven misses.
Milan Vukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven goes for a double leg but Vukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vukovic continues to drive forward.
Vukovic cracks Craven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vukovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Craven gets tackled into the cage by Vukovic. Vukovic maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Craven.
Craven lands a good knee to the midsection. Vukovic won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Craven.
Vukovic blocks a body shot from Craven.
Craven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vukovic backwards.
Vukovic lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Craven is rocked!
Craven is trying to drag Vukovic to the mat but Vukovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Vukovic fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vukovic.
Vukovic misses with some punches.
Vukovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vukovic misses with some punches.
Vukovic has a couple of punches blocked by Craven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vukovic.
Vukovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vukovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vukovic fails to land.
Vukovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vukovic misses with some punches.
Craven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vukovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukovic misses with the head strike.
Vukovic working aggressively here.
Vukovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Craven.
Milan Vukovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Craven is trying to drag Vukovic to the mat but Vukovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Craven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craven blocks an elbow strike.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Craven pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Craven 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.
Craven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven wants to sweep here but Vukovic controlling him for the moment.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vukovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Craven stays in close to Vukovic's body and controls the position.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Vukovic is retaining full guard. #T3#
Craven wants to control from the top but Vukovic keeps moving.
Craven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vukovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craven.
Craven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Craven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vukovic is just riding it out for now. Craven eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Craven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vukovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craven.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vukovic is positioning himself well to prevent Craven advancing to mount. #SUB#
Craven is trying to work for a kimura but Vukovic is defending well.
#SUB#
Craven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vukovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Vukovic 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Craven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vukovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vukovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Craven goes for a double leg but Vukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vukovic continues to drive forward.
Craven misses with a straight right.
Vukovic drops Craven with a big left hand! Craven is injured, injured bad! Vukovic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Vukovic!
Milan Vukovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #12
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Craven throws a push kick but Diodor slaps the foot to one side.
Craven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diodor.
Diodor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diodor unleashes a big counter combination but Craven bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diodor misses with a takedown attempt - Craven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Craven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Craven works to advance to full mount. Diodor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Craven content just to control the position here.
Diodor is bucking up trying to escape but Craven cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Craven is working for a guillotine from mount but Diodor frees his head quite easily.
Craven throwing strikes here but Diodor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Craven throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diodor because Craven loaded up on that one. #T1#
Diodor can't escape the position.
Diodor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diodor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Craven.
Diodor taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Craven looking for a guillotine from mount but Diodor is having none of it.
Craven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diodor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Craven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Diodor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Craven tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Craven content just to control the position here. #T2#
Craven unloads with some shots from mount but Diodor bucks and avoids them well.
Diodor tries to reverse the position but Craven maintains control.
Craven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Craven unloads with some shots from mount but Diodor bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB#
Craven is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diodor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diodor!
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craven is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Diodor being controlled here, momentarily.
Craven passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Craven tries to advance to mount but can't.
Craven is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diodor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Craven postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Craven moves into full mount!
Craven content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craven misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craven throwing strikes but Diodor recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Craven is pressing down on Diodor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diodor is holding on for now. #SUB#
Craven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diodor sees it coming and defends easily.
Diodor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Craven.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Diodor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Craven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diodor defending well though.
Diodor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Craven - just one landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Craven 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 Diodor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diodor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Craven is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Craven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Craven throws a body punch but Diodor moves out of range.
Diodor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Craven has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Craven has hold of one of Diodor's legs. Diodor is fighting the takedown attempt but Craven gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Diodor is retaining full guard.
Craven is stalling in the full guard.
Craven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven content to stall in guard here.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Diodor is retaining full guard. #T1#
Craven postures up.
Craven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craven blocks a head kick by Diodor.
Craven wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diodor misses with a two punch combination.
Craven moves out of range as Diodor throws a body kick.
Craven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diodor moves away.
Diodor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diodor is breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Craven gets the takedown into side control.
Diodor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Craven throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diodor struggling a bit here.
Craven misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3##SUB#
Craven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diodor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Craven.
Craven connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diodor some visible discomfort.
The strikes coming from Craven are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Craven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diodor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Craven cracks Diodor with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Craven throws an elbow but Diodor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Craven advances nicely into full mount.
Diodor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diodor is bucking up trying to escape but Craven cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SU#
Craven stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Craven! Diodor is out on his feet! Craven rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Diodor is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Diodor is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Destin Craven!
After the fight, Destin Craven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #10
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Craven throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Tascon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tascon.
Craven has his hands on Tascon's head, controlling the position.
Tascon throwing strikes but missing.
Tascon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Craven's head.
Tascon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Craven will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Craven has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Tascon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tascon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Tascon from controlling successfully.
Tascon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Tascon looking to sit in guard and control but Craven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Craven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Craven throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Tascon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Craven drops back looking for a leg! Tascon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tascon manages to kick Craven off! Craven jumps back into Tascon's guard.
Craven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Craven throwing strikes from guard but Tascon blocks nicely. #T2#
Craven controlling from the top position.
Craven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven pushing down on Tascon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Craven maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tascon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Craven has cracked it and Tascon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Craven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Destin Craven!
After the fight, Destin Craven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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