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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Craft!
Thomas working away.
Craft takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Craft is being controlled here.
Craft might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Craft is trying to improve his position.
Craft is trying to escape the position but Thomas is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to control for a moment but Craft uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Craft is trying to stand.
Thomas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Craft knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.#SUB2#
Thomas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Craft is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Craft fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacArthur scores with a hook to the body. Craft takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur works Craft's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - MacArthur scores with a four punch combination!
Craft on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from MacArthur misses.
MacArthur digs a good hook to Craft's body.
MacArthur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacArthur sizes up Craft with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacArthur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Craft doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
MacArthur cracks Craft with a good jab.
Craft avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacArthur with a nice cross.
James MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur throws a right hand that Craft ducks under and follows up with a left that Craft also avoids with ease.
MacArthur thuds a left hand into Craft's body.
MacArthur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Craft tries for a takedown but MacArthur circles away easily
and MacArthur counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craft is defended easily by MacArthur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Craft. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
MacArthur throws a one two combo.
MacArthur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craft circles away quickly and effectively.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
James MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craft tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacArthur defends well and Craft ends up having to push MacArthur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Craft fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacArthur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MacArthur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacArthur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craft. Craft circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacArthur connects with a jab.#T3#
MacArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Craft moves forwards but MacArthur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Craft really is a fat lump.
MacArthur lands a jab-cross combination.
MacArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Craft looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur throws a right and a left that Craft avoids nicely.
MacArthur misses with an uppercut. Craft saw that one coming.
Craft darts in looking for a takedown but MacArthur gets double underhooks and turns Craft into the cage.
Craft takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacArthur looks winded!
MacArthur lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur feints a jab promting Craft to slip. MacArthur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Craft slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacArthur blocks a head kick by Craft.
MacArthur throws out a counter right but Craft avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur cracks Craft with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Craft or perhaps it was just good defense by MacArthur, which made it look bad.
MacArthur cracks Craft with an open hand slap.
MacArthur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by MacArthur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Craft is just out of range.
And Craft counters with a quick kick to the body but MacArthur blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James MacArthur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
MacArthur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacArthur works the jab nicely.
Jab by MacArthur.
Craft with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacArthur counters with a left and a right that stings Craft.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Craft. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacArthur!
MacArthur with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craft.
MacArthur tries to bum rush Craft with a series of wild strikes but Craft uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James MacArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur throws a body punch but Craft moves out of range.
MacArthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Craft might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
MacArthur dips to his left and cracks Craft with an uppercut!
Craft dodges the punch combination from MacArthur.
MacArthur cracks Craft with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur scores with a jab.
MacArthur catches Craft with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craft's head.
MacArthur misses with a wild combination.
MacArthur throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Craft tries for a takedown but MacArthur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacArthur is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Craft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craft looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Craft tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacArthur defends well and Craft ends up having to push MacArthur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacArthur looks to land a combination but Craft avoids it well.
MacArthur lands with a right hand.
MacArthur stuffs the takedown.
MacArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from MacArthur lands.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur.
Craft is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Craft closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacArthur circles away.
MacArthur lands the left hand.
MacArthur misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
Jab from MacArthur.
Craft shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacArthur feints a jab promting Craft to slip. MacArthur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Craft slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Craft walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacArthur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
MacArthur lands with an overhand left.
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!
MacArthur jabs Craft to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Craft shoots and misses
enabling MacArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Craft takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Craft dodges the punch combination from MacArthur.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacArthur duly obliges.
MacArthur fails to land with a series of punches.
Craft seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacArthur cracks Craft with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Craft misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James MacArthur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Craft ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur.
MacArthur throws a series of punches but Craft avoids them all with ease.
As MacArthur backs away, Craft returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Craft shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacArthur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deandre Craft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur tests Craft's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur cracks Craft with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacArthur swivels and escapes.
Craft fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Craft. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A jab from MacArthur finds it's way through Craft's defenses.
MacArthur throws a combination. Craft tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Craft doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Craft looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacArthur scores with a jab. Craft acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacArthur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from MacArthur does it's job there.
MacArthur throws a nice looking combination but Craft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur scores with a jab to the head.
MacArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Craft with that takedown attempt. #T2#
MacArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Craft looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur tries to bum rush Craft with a series of wild strikes but Craft uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Craft.
Craft tries to move into range but MacArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Craft shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from MacArthur misses.
MacArthur throws a right hand that Craft ducks under and follows up with a left that Craft also avoids with ease.#T3#
MacArthur throws a series of punches but Craft avoids them all with ease.
Craft is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacArthur wants it to stay on the feet.
MacArthur connects with a single shot there.
James MacArthur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacArthur is working the combinations to good effect here.
Craft moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
Craft went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craft gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Craft fails to land the takedown.
MacArthur connects with a single shot there.
Craft shoots for a takedown but MacArthur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacArthur tests Craft's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Craft dodges the punch combination from MacArthur.
And Craft counters with a quick kick to the body but MacArthur blocks it.
Craft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
James MacArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacArthur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James MacArthur!
James MacArthur seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Kitic digs a good hook to Craft's body.
Deandre Craft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitic lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craft is defended easily by Kitic.
Craft fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitic avoids the head kick by Craft.
It seemed like Kitic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Craft takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Kitic thuds his right hand into Craft's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Craft shoots in looking for a takedown. Kitic tries to sprawl out of it but Craft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kitic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Craft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Kitic.
Craft is looking to clinch but Kitic is avoiding it.
#T2#
Kitic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Kitic - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Kitic as Craft shoots in.
A bone on bone clash there as Craft blocks the leg kick.
Mile Kitic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Kitic catches Craft right on the button with a cross.
Kitic misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Craft throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kitic was covering up waiting for the punch and Craft finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kitic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craft. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kitic is trying to keep Craft in close.
Craft is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Craft working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitic is looking to sweep but instead, Craft has passed into half guard.
Kitic is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Craft stands up from half guard.
Kitic cracks a nice hook into Craft's ribs.#T4#
Craft throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Kitic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Craft takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitic throws a low kick, looking for Craft's leg but Craft calmly moves out of range.
Craft appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kitic misses with a low kick.
As Kitic backs away, Craft returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Craft could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Craft has his takedown stuffed
and Kitic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craft slips a jab and a cross from Kitic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mile Kitic dominated that round.
That's time! Craft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kitic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Craft on the side of the head.
Deandre Craft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craft takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Craft closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kitic to the mat! Kitic manages to get full guard.
Kitic is looking to stand back up but Craft counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kitic. #REVB#
Kitic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Craft has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Craft lands a big elbow.
Craft content just to control the position here.
Kitic working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Kitic wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitic taking shots to the head.
Craft scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Craft looking to finish Kitic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kitic!
Kitic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kitic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kitic trying to control but Craft is working from the bottom.
Kitic won't allow Craft to sweep him here. #SUB#
Craft looking for a triangle here. Kitic is fighting it but it looks tight! Craft pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kitic is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Deandre Craft!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Craft drives through with a takedown into guard.
Craft in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King wants to stand up but Craft is controlling him. #SU#
Craft stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King looks for the body kick but Craft saw that one coming.
Craft seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craft really is a fat lump.
Craft avoids the head kick by King.
Craft seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Craft shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Craft showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Craft escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Craft's guard.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craft. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craft controlling King's posture. #T1##ES#
Craft manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Craft wants to stall.
#TD2#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Craft uses from the top position.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craft.
King working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Craft gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craft is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As King looks to move away, Craft throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Craft slips a jab and a cross from King.
#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Craft displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
Craft is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Craft into the cage.
King blocks an elbow strike from Craft.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craft stalling against the cage.
Craft tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deandre Craft.
Craft shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Craft shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Craft. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Craft is breathing heavily.
Craft looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craft is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
King misses with the combination.
#TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Craft quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Craft has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but King is on him like a limpet, forcing Craft back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from King.
A head kick misses from King.
King just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCraft.#TD2#
Craft gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Craft manages to retain guard.
Craft seems keen to control King's posture.#SUB#
Craft looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
Craft keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
King has Craft up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Craft's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Craft did well to prevent King getting side control.
Craft might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Craft looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craft gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to control from the top but Craft keeps moving. #T1#
Craft looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King trying to control but Craft is working from the bottom.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craft swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craft keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Craft shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Craft tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
Adam King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craft shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Craft shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Craft is proving a slippery customer.
King will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Craft gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
King misses with a few strikes there.
Craft takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King is breathing heavily.#TD2#
King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Craft manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Craft has double underhooks.
Craft stalls. #BC2#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Craft gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Craft manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Craft kicks off King and gets to his feet. #T4##TD2#
King gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Craft throws King to one side and escapes!#TD#
Craft is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
Craft lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Craft decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deandre Craft dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Craft gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Craft working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Craft keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Craft pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craft is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deandre Craft overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craft is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Craft looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Craft lands with a punch from half guard.
Craft working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Craft lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Craft manages to pass to mount!
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craft controlling his opponent. #T2#
Craft punishing his opponent with strikes.
Craft wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Craft breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Craft controlling the position easily from mount.
King wants to hold on but Craft pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Craft.#T3#
Craft lands with some strikes.
Craft looking to control and managing it successfully.
King is looking to improve his position but Craft isn't that keen on the idea.
Craft punishing his opponent with strikes.
King is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Craft sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craft lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craft looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King throwing hammer fists to the chest of Craft. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Deandre Craft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craft has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deandre Craft!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Craft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Foster has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Craft is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Craft holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craft is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foster letting Craft take a breather here.
Craft stalling.
Craft stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Deandre Craft.#TD2#
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Craft looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Craft keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Foster prevents Craft from standing back up.
Foster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Craft looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craft wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Craft is concentrating on defense, preventing Foster from advancing position.
Craft pushes Foster off looking to stand but Foster dives back in and keeps control.
Craft is trying to get back to full guard.
Craft makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Craft.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster stops Craft from standing up.
Craft is breathing heavily.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Craft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Foster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Craft!#ES#
Craft throws Foster to one side and escapes!
Craft misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Foster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Craft!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Foster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Craft knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster is trying to get an arm triangle but Craft is defending well.
Craft is looking to reverse the position.
Craft wants to get back to his feet but Foster is dominant here and he's now got Craft's back!
Foster has the hooks in. Craft is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Craft is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Foster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Craft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Craft feints and as Foster raises his hands in defense, Craft changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Craft throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Craft wants to stand but Foster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Craft wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Foster's closed guard. He's half up but Foster has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Foster pivots and extends the arm, Craft falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Foster! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Foster!
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