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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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