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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Jong wants to control but Kraig postures up.
De Jong regains half guard.
De Jong is trying to maintain the position but Kraig is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Jong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kraig.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kraig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kraig with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jong controls Kraig momentarily but Kraig frees himself.
Kraig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Kraig stands and steps away. De Jong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Kraig gets a double leg takedown into De Jong's guard.
De Jong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraig throwing strikes from guard but De Jong blocks nicely.
Kraig throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraig throws a strike but De Jong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De Jong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraig's guard. #SUB#
De Jong wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
De Jong controlling the action here.
De Jong prevents Kraig from improving his position.
De Jong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Jong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Jong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Jong is pressing down on Kraig's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraig is holding on for now. #T3#
Kraig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Jong is working away from the top position though.
De Jong wants to take a breather but Kraig is having none of it. #SUB#
De Jong seems to be working for a kimura but Kraig defends the submission attempt.
Kraig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
De Jong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraig has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraig tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Jong has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Kraig is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
De Jong working for a guillotine from mount but Kraig is in no mood to give up.
Kraig working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraig is squirming around, avoiding De Jong's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Kraig will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
De Jong scores with a takedown into Kraig's guard.
De Jong postures up in Kraig's guard and throws a big left but Kraig blocks it.
De Jong is working Kraig over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Kraig keeps moving.
Kraig can't keep his opponent in guard - De Jong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kraig wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kraig can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Jong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Jong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Jong being controlled here momentarily.
De Jong wants to pass the guard but Kraig is keeping the position.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jong wants to pass the guard but Kraig is keeping the position.
Kraig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
De Jong tries a head kick but it misses.
Craig Kraig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Jong defends well and Kraig ends up having to push De Jong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraig tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Jong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraig somewhat.#T3#
Kraig fails to land the takedown.
Stefan De Jong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Kraig.
De Jong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
De Jong gets caught napping as Kraig dives in and scores a takedown. De Jong manages to retain guard.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kraig being controlled here momentarily.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Kraig got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Jong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraig has managed to get both his arms back between De Jong's legs - danger averted.
De Jong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jong trying to keep a closed guard but Kraig is proving a slippery customer.
De Jong keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully.
Kraig throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan De Jong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kraig is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Jong's half guard.#SUB2#
Kraig is looking for a kimura but De Jong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraig to get the leverage.
Kraig is thwarting De Jong's attempts to control the position.
Kraig misses with a head shot. De Jong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kraig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Jong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kraig won't allow De Jong to sweep him here. #T1#
Kraig lands a couple of elbows.
Kraig lands a couple of digs.
De Jong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraig is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kraig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kraig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kraig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Jong wants to get back to his feet but Kraig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraig wants to control from the top but De Jong keeps moving.
De Jong trying to control the position.
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
De Jong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraig is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kraig connects with a couple of short punches.
Kraig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from De Jong #TD2#
so Kraig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kraig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kraig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Jong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Kraig content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because De Jong has locked up a guillotine! De Jong's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kraig is holding on here and De Jong must be using up a lot of energy. Kraig has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! De Jong gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stefan De Jong!
As Stefan De Jong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yeaaah, boy! This is what it all comes down to. Been putting in the work, y'know, going hard every day. But The Marathon Continues, always. See you guys soon.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 43
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kraig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kraig 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.
Kraig lands strikes from half guard.
Kraig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kraig lands a nice short elbow.
Kraig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Richards makes his way to full guard, as Kraig worked for a kimura.
Kraig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Kraig cracks Richards with a solid left hand.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraig throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraig scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Richards wants to stand up but Kraig is controlling him. #ES2#
Richards pushes Kraig off and gets back to his feet.
Richards darts in looking for a takedown but Kraig gets double underhooks and turns Richards into the cage.
Kraig fails to land the takedown.
Richards lands an overhand right.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
Kraig blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kraig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Richards throws Kraig to one side and escapes!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Kraig with that takedown attempt.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraig circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Kraig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richards's guard.
Kraig throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraig is looking to pass into half guard but Richards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Richards is in guard.#REVB#
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kraig 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.#T3#
Kraig pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards trying to control but Kraig is working from the bottom.
Kraig wants to stand up but Richards is controlling him.
Kraig seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Richards has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kraig is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richards wants to control from the top but Kraig keeps moving. #SU2#
Richards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kraig avoids the head kick by Richards.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Richards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Kraig avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kraig defends it nicely.
Kraig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Richards is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roddy Richards will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraig.
Richards throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kraig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kraig.
Richards manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kraig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kraig tries to pull guard but Richards holds him up against the cage and eventually Kraig drops back down to his feet.
Kraig has Richards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Richards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraig prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Kraig tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Richards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richards misses with a low kick as Kraig jumps back.
Kraig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richards sprawls and moves away.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kraig sprawls well. Kraig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Richards's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Kraig forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Richards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraig fails to land the takedown.
Richards shoots in but Kraig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Richards sprawls and moves away.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kraig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Kraig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richards with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richards does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Craig Kraig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards is trying to stand back up but Kraig is controlling him
Kraig misses with a head shot. Richards uses the momentum to regain guard.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Kraig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kraig won't allow Richards to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kraig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Richards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraig throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Richards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kraig won't allow Richards to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Richards has his feet on Kraig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Kraig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Kraig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Richards is not content to let Kraig control the position.
Kraig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kraig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Kraig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kraig wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy.
Richards looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kraig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Kraig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kraig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kraig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richards, who protects the arm well.
Richards tries to escape but Kraig is in control.
Kraig working the body and head with strikes.
Kraig trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
Kraig prevents Richards from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Richards throws Kraig to one side and escapes!
Craig Kraig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Richards does no damage. #T1#
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Kraig saw it coming and moves away.
Richards throws a head kick but Kraig moves out of range.
Kraig shoots in looking for a takedown. Richards tries to sprawl out of it but Kraig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kraig shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraig shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Kraig moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kraig scores with a takedown into Richards's guard.#T2#
Richards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraig. #ES2#
Richards has his feet on Kraig's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richards is fending him off so far but Kraig persists. Nope, Richards circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards wants to counter with a clinch but Kraig pushes him away.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraig doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Kraig shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Kraig gets a double leg takedown into Richards's guard.#ES2#
Richards is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kraig presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Richards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraig prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Kraig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richards prevents it.
#BC2#
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kraig tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kraig to the ground. Kraig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Richards gets caught flat footed, as Kraig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Richards pushes Kraig off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roddy Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraig throws an overhand right that lands on Richards's shoulder, as Richards tries to avoid the shot.
Richards swinging wildly here.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraig fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraig has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy body kick from Richards #TD#
and Kraig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kraig.
Richards wants to get back to his feet but Kraig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Richards has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Richards! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kraig closes the distance and clinches.
Rodionovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kraig wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodionovich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodionovich looking to throw knees to the head but Kraig is blocking nicely.
Kraig wants a takedown.
Rodionovich looking to stall.
Rodionovich looking to throw knees to the head but Kraig is blocking nicely.
Rodionovich misses with a knee strike.
Kraig tries for a takedown but Rodionovich manages to get underhooks.
Alexei Rodionovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Kraig.
Rodionovich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kraig.
Rodionovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kraig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodionovich after a bit of a struggle.
Rodionovich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rodionovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kraig looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodionovich lands a damaging elbow.
Rodionovich landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodionovich lands a knee to the head.
Kraig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodionovich lands an elbow inside that Kraig shrugs off. #T1#
Rodionovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodionovich crunches a lovely knee into Kraig's ribcage.
Rodionovich landing knees to the head.
Rodionovich lands a knee to the body.
Rodionovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kraig is trying to break the clinch but Rodionovich has him pressed against the cage.
Rodionovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodionovich scores with a knee to the head.
Rodionovich lands an elbow inside.
Kraig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kraig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodionovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodionovich smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Rodionovich has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Kraig dodges an elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich gets underhooks to prevent Kraig's takedown attempt.
Rodionovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kraig blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Kraig drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodionovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraig is keeping the position for now.
Kraig wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodionovich manages to pass to side control.
Kraig desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodionovich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraig! #T3#
Kraig is trying to escape the mount.
Rodionovich wants to control but instead Kraig manages to regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kraig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodionovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kraig trying to control here.
Kraig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Kraig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraig controlling the position.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Kraig keeps moving.
Kraig seems keen to control Rodionovich's posture.
Rodionovich looking to sit in guard and control but Kraig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kraig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodionovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodionovich, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Rodionovich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kraig darts in looking for a takedown but Rodionovich gets double underhooks and turns Kraig into the cage. #CL#
Rodionovich rushes Kraig and presses him up against the cage.
Rodionovich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kraig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodionovich after a bit of a struggle.
Rodionovich with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Rodionovich. #CUT#It looks like Craig Kraig has been cut.
Kraig has Rodionovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodionovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexei Rodionovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Kraig.
Rodionovich slows down the pace here.
Rodionovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraig can do to turn this around?
Rodionovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kraig's face.
Rodionovich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rodionovich scores with a knee to the head.
Kraig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodionovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodionovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodionovich gets underhooks to prevent Kraig's takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Rodionovich has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodionovich lands a knee to the head.
Rodionovich using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodionovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kraig is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rodionovich lands a knee to the head.
Kraig wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodionovich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodionovich lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodionovich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kraig's face.
Kraig takes an elbow to the temple.
Kraig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodionovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodionovich lands an elbow inside that Kraig shrugs off.
Rodionovich with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rodionovich.
Kraig is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraig takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodionovich scores with a knee to the head.
Kraig dodges an elbow strike from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kraig is defending well for now.#T2#
Kraig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodionovich after a bit of a struggle.
Kraig jumps guard but Rodionovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodionovich lands an elbow inside.
Kraig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodionovich walks away with a smile on his face. Kraig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kraig's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Rodionovich clinches. #TD2#
Kraig has hold of one of Rodionovich's legs. Rodionovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Kraig gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rodionovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraig manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kraig wants to sweep here but Rodionovich controlling him for the moment.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Kraig keeps moving. #T3#
Craig Kraig has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Kraig has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodionovich is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rodionovich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rodionovich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kraig takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodionovich tries a knee to the head but Kraig blocks it.
Rodionovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Kraig lands a takedown into guard.
Kraig throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Rodionovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kraig stopping the sweep attempt from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraig distracts Rodionovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodionovich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodionovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Rodionovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig Kraig's cut.
That's time! Rodionovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kraig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodionovich's waist but Rodionovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraig off to one side. #TD2#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodionovich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodionovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Kraig tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodionovich is trying to buck Kraig off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from Kraig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Kraig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Rodionovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kraig's best efforts.
Kraig is nestled in close to Rodionovich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraig trying to mount his opponent but Rodionovich defends it.
Kraig keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodionovich wants to control but Kraig is keeping busy.
Kraig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kraig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kraig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Rodionovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kraig is working away from the top position though.
Kraig wants to take a breather but Rodionovich is having none of it.
Kraig stalling away here and it's allowed Rodionovich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodionovich pulls Kraig in to control the position.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position but Kraig postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kraig gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kraig is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodionovich is defending well. #T3#
Rodionovich is looking for a sweep.
Kraig is chipping away with strikes.
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Kraig grinds an elbow into Rodionovich's temple.
Kraig landing strikes.
Rodionovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Rodionovich is rocked!
A big shot lands for Kraig! That's hurt Rodionovich! Will he recover? Kraig fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Kraig!
The defeated Alexei Rodionovich had this to say: 'Every white has its black and every sweet its sour'. |
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Event:
SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mills as he avoids it easily.
Mills takes a swing at Kraig's ribcage but misses.
Kraig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mills avoids it really well and circles away.
Mills lands with a straight right. Kraig didn't see that one coming.
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
Kraig defending well as Mills loads up on a big left hand.
Kraig attempts a counter takedown but Mills avoids it well and moves away.
Mills scores with a jab. Kraig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig is looking to clinch.
Kraig drops his hands momentarily and Mills takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kraig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mills as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kraig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ground and pound from Kraig.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kraig is working for a kimura but Mills is defending it quite comfortably.
Kraig 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.
Kraig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mills is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kraig stops Mills from getting back to his feet.
Kraig 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.
Mills trying to control but Kraig postures up.
Kraig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Kraig is nestled in close to Mills, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mills slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mills is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraig is working Mills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraig scoring with some ground and pound.
Kraig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kraig wants to control from the top but Mills keeps moving.
Mills is controlling Kraig's posture.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kraig is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kraig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kraig stops Mills from standing up.
Kraig is working Mills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mills tries to get to full guard but Kraig has control of the leg.
Kraig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Mills is rocked!
Kraig scores with a big shot! Mills's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mills! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Kraig! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Kraig moves into the clinch.#TD#
ONeill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kraig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip ONeill to the mat. ONeill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
ONeill has momentary wrist control but Kraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraig scoring with some ground and pound.
ONeill has momentary wrist control but Kraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraig landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#ONeill is rocked!
Kraig cracks ONeill with a solid left hand.
ONeill is still in real trouble! Can Kraig finish him?
Kraig won't allow ONeill to get back to his feet.
Kraig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
ONeill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraig defends well.
Kraig loads up on a big left hand. ONeill felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kraig looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! ONeill can't hide his disappointment, as Kraig celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Kraig! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva lands a jab to Kraig's midsection.
Kuiva lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraig.
Nice jab there from Kuiva.
A jab from Kuiva does it's job there.
Kraig tries to clinch
and Kuiva counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuiva counters with a series of strikes. Kraig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kraig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Kuiva.
Kraig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kuiva throws a good cross that connects.
Kuiva lands with an overhand left.
Kuiva with a nice cross.
Kraig seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kuiva shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kraig is backing up but Kuiva catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kraig covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kuiva Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
After winning the bout, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kraig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rowards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rowards sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kraig is nestled in close to Rowards, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraig thows a huge punch but Rowards dodges it nicely.
Kraig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowards keeps working.
Rowards trying to hold on to Kraig's head to control him but Kraig postures up.
Well, if Kraig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kraig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kraig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowards keeps working.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
Kraig is nestled in close to Rowards, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rowards wants to get back to his feet.
Rowards is not content to let Kraig control the position.
Rowards wants to control but Kraig is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Rowards is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraig.
Kraig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowards on the ground.#T2#
Rowards is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraig's back!
Kraig wants to control his opponent's hands but Rowards gets his hands free.
Kraig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraig is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Kraig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rowards's arms.
Rowards gets his hands free as Kraig looks to control. #T3#
Kraig is keeping busy.
Kraig tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rowards throws a strike there. Kraig manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Kraig trying to control from the bottom.
Kraig is looking to improve his position.
Kraig is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rowards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kraig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraig tries to get out of the position.
Kraig wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraig is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rowards keeps the fight on the outside.
Rowards wants to counter the offense by Kraig and move into the clinch position.
Decent striking displayed by Rowards there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ellis Rowards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown but Rowards shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Kraig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rowards did well to prevent Kraig getting side control.
Rowards tries to roll over but Kraig keeps him under control.
Kraig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraig is thwarting Rowards's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Kraig there.
Kraig throws a strike but Rowards avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards 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.
Kraig is working Rowards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rowards wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Rowards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraig landing some decent shots from guard.
Kraig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rowards throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rowards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraig.
Kraig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully.
Kraig postures up and lands a big shot to Rowards's brow. #ROC#Rowards is rocked!
Kraig lands a couple of elbows.
Rowards is still in real trouble! Can Kraig finish him?#T2##SUB2#
Rowards is looking for a triangle but Kraig pushes his legs off easily.
Rowards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kraig controls the pace.
Kraig throws an elbow that misses. Rowards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kraig's guard. Nice move by Rowards!#REVB#
Rowards seems to have recovered his senses.
Kraig is looking to sweep but instead, Rowards has passed into half guard.
#ES#
Kraig manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rowards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Kraig lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rowards has his foot on Kraig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraig works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rowards's head.
Kraig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Rowards has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowards can do to turn this around?
Kraig looking to sit in guard and control but Rowards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kraig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowards looking to pass the guard.
Kraig trying to control the position here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kraig wants to get back to his feet but Rowards passes into half guard.
Kraig controlling the position well.
Rowards tries to pass to full mount but Kraig defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Kraig dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kraig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rowards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraig somewhat.
Rowards moves in looking to clinch but Kraig pushes him off.#TD#
Kraig closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rowards to the mat! Rowards manages to get full guard.
Craig Kraig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rowards wants to sweep here but Kraig controlling him for the moment.
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully.
Kraig won't allow Rowards to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraig looking to sit in guard and control but Rowards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kraig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Rowards trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kraig's guard.
Rowards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraig trying to control the position here.
Rowards wants to stand and escape but instead Kraig has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rowards keeping moving, preventing Kraig from controlling successfully. #T2#
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.
Rowards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rowards keeping full guard, as Kraig tries to pass.
Kraig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kraig trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kraig is in close to Rowards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kraig being controlled here momentarily.
Kraig with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Kraig thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraig stands up over Rowards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rowards is looking to stand up but Kraig isn't so interested in that idea.
Kraig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kraig throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowards wants to stand and escape but Kraig is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rowards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rowards has his foot on Kraig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraig works his way back into a safe position though.
Rowards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kraig with a nice head shot there.
Kraig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kraig lands a couple of elbows.
Kraig postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Rowards's head off the mat! Rowards is out! He's out! Kraig jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Kraig! |
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Event:
Kings 10: Zhao vs Patsy
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Kraig persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kraig momentarily.
Ryan throws a solid leg kick but Kraig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryan.
Ryan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Ryan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Kraig shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Ryan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kraig is on him like a limpet, forcing Ryan back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Kraig breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that Ryan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan digs a good hook to Kraig's body.
Kraig seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kraig counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Ryan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Kraig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Ryan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimmie Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kraig. #ES2#
Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice uppercut there from Ryan.
Kraig goes for a double leg but Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ryan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kraig misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan works over Kraig's head and body with a nice combination.
Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Kraig with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jimmie Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kraig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan jabs Kraig right on the nose. Kraig blinks but takes it well.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Kraig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraig.
Kraig tries to counter with a takedown but Ryan is quick to defend against it.
Kraig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kraig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Ryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kraig back to the cage. Ryan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kraig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kraig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Kraig clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Kraig goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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!
Ryan jabs Kraig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kraig throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kraig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD#
Kraig shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kraig wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kraig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kraig jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kraig's head.
Kraig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan works over Kraig's head and body with a nice combination.
Kraig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryan works Kraig's body with a nice hook.
Ryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Kraig backpedaling.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kraig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryan thuds his right hand into Kraig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryan with a jab.
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraig in his tracks. #T1#
Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraig moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Ryan as Kraig shoots in.
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Kraig clinches.
Kraig is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Kraig gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryan regains guard.
#ES2#
Ryan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook.
Ryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraig manages to avoid it.
Jimmie Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Kraig with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a right hand that Kraig ducks under and follows up with a left that Kraig also avoids with ease.
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Kraig seems unphased.
Ryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Kraig takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3##TD#
Kraig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Kraig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraig.
Kraig prevents Ryan from improving his position.#T4#
Kraig is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Kraig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Kraig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Kraig is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan pushes Kraig off looking to stand but Kraig dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Ryan 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Kraig counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Ryan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kraig off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Kraig didn't see that one coming.
Ryan scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraig looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kraig dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Kraig's head and hops out.
Kraig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraig off to one side.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Kraig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Craig Kraig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Kraig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Kraig's head. #T1#
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Kraig tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ryan manages to circle out of the way.
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kraig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryan!
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kraig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraig drops an elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Kraig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Jimmie Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kraig prevents Ryan from standing back up.
#T2#
Kraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryan wants to control but Kraig is keeping busy.
Jimmie Ryan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan is staying active underneath Kraig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kraig lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Kraig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Kraig looks to land a strike but Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kraig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kraig trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kraig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraig somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A cross from Ryan lands.
Ryan thuds his right hand into Kraig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Kraig on that attempt.
Kraig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
Craig Kraig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kraig looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Kraig's ribs.
Ryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryan.
Ryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraig tries to counter by clinching up but Ryan breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Ryan!
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Event:
Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kesey Heller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraig looks for the body kick but Heller saw that one coming.
Heller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heller lands with a nice body punch.
Kraig takes one on the button.
Heller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kraig backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Kraig darts in and lands a nice 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!
Kraig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kraig trying to control from half guard but Heller is working away. #SUB#
Heller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Heller is looking for a sweep. Kraig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Heller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraig is working for a submission of some sort.
Heller is trying to maintain the position but Kraig is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraig throwing shots but Heller is blocking nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kraig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Kraig there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heller has hold of Kraig's hands but Kraig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heller is trying to maintain the position but Kraig is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraig working the head and body with strikes.
Kraig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraig scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Kraig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Heller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kraig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kraig is thwarting Heller's attempts to control the position.
Kraig working Heller over with strikes. #T4#
Heller tries to roll over but Kraig keeps him under control.
Kraig is nestled in close to Heller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraig prevents Heller from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
Heller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kraig is working away from the top position though.
Kraig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraig drops an elbow to the side of Heller's head.
Heller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Kraig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Heller misses with a wild combination.
Heller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heller duly obliges.
Heller lands a right hook to the body.
Heller with a jab.
Heller jabs Kraig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heller feints a jab promting Kraig to slip. Heller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kraig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraig moves to clinch but Heller breaks away
and Heller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Heller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Kraig gets a double leg takedown into Heller's guard.#T1#
Kraig trying to control but Heller is working from the bottom.
Kraig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heller wants to sweep here but Kraig controlling him for the moment.
Kraig wants to control from the top but Heller keeps moving.
Heller looking to control but Kraig passes into half guard.
Craig Kraig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraig is controlling the pace.
Kraig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Kraig there.
Kraig wants to control but Heller is keeping him busy.
Heller has hold of Kraig's hands but Kraig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kraig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Kraig there.
Kraig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kraig is nestled in close to Heller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kraig trying to control the action but Heller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Heller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kraig not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
Heller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraig scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kraig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kraig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Kraig is trying to control. Heller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kraig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heller tries to roll over but Kraig keeps him under control.
Heller won't allow Kraig to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Kraig.
Kraig is nestled in close to Heller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Heller is rocked!
Kraig working Heller over with strikes.
Oh Heller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraig is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Heller is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kraig fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Heller from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kraig! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Kraig!
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