Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MILF 115 Baroza vs Montana
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
A cross from Try lands.#CUT2#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Try misses with a straight right.
Try circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Craig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Try defends well and Craig ends up having to push Try into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Craig avoids the elbow strike from Try, against the cage.
Try lands with a short shot to the head.
Try throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Craig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Try fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Try lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Craig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Craig is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Try drops Craig with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Craig looks back up at him and smiles so Try waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Burt Craig's cut is getting worse.
Craig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Craig shoots for a takedown but Try saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Try gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Craig is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midweight Try!
Burt Craig was interviewed post fight and said 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: MILF 111 Browning vs Popper
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Jones stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Craig throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones jabs Craig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Craig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Craig throws a body shot but no joy.
Craig throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Craig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Craig but Craig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Craig. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Craig. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Craig. Craig maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Craig's head.
Jones 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. #TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Craig manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Craig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Craig gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones stops Craig from standing up.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Craig wants to sweep but no luck.
Craig is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Craig can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Craig to regain full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Craig can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Craig looking for a sweep. Not yet Craig, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Craig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Craig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Craig connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Craig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones pulls Craig in close to prevent any damage.
Craig wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones 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.
Craig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craig is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Craig throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Craig scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Craig misses the target.
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Craig tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin Jones 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#
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones thows a body kick. Craig tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Craig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig throws a counter combo.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Craig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Craig works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Craig controls the position.
Craig is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Craig cracks Jones with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1##SUB2#
Craig is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Craig tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Craig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Craig stalling.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB2#
Craig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Craig trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Craig.
Burt Craig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Craig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Craig stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Craig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Craig controlling the pace.
Craig working the head and body with strikes.
Craig tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Craig wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Craig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones controlling the position.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Craig forces his way into half guard.
Craig trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Craig winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Craig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Craig throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to improve his position but Craig is controlling well. #SUB2#
Craig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Craig trying to control the pace.
Craig trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Craig is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Craig is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Burt Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones scores with a body shot.
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craig.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Craig! But no joy.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craig eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Craig tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craig throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Craig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Craig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Craig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Craig on the side of the head.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Craig throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Justin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burt Craig.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Craig backpedaling.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Craig shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Craig misses.
Craig tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Craig backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Craig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#T2#
Craig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Justin Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craig.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craig throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craig.
Craig takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Craig misses.
Jones throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
Craig might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones scores with a body shot. #T3#
Craig tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Craig moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Justin Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Craig, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Craig against the cage but Craig circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Craig throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Craig has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Jones blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig is looking for a takedown.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Craig is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Craig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Craig looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Craig just gets out of the way.
Craig has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Craig napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Jones seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Jones swings around for an armbar but Craig sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Craig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Jones in his guard.#REVR#
Jones stands up over Craig, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Justin Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras.
Burt Craig spoke after the fight, saying 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: MILF 103 Enter the Mainland
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Craig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig wants to clinch.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but Dowling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dowling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dowling. Beautiful body shot.
Dowling is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dowling closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dowling - that landed with a thud.
Craig misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dowling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dowling landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Craig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dowling fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Dowling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Dowling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Dowling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marcus Dowling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Craig gets a double leg takedown into Dowling's guard.#SUB2#
Craig drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dowling dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dowling trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dowling throwing strikes but missing.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Dowling from controlling successfully.
Dowling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig has his hands on Dowling's head, controlling the position.
Dowling wants to pass the guard but Craig is keeping the position.#T3#
Craig wants to stand up but Dowling is controlling him.
Dowling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dowling trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dowling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dowling won't allow Craig to get back to his feet.
Dowling is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Labyrinth MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dowling preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craig takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Craig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dowling. Dowling obviously looking to wear him down.
Dowling throws a nice looking combination but Craig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dowling shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craig eats them both and turns towards Dowling to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dowling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dowling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dowling wants to clinch.
Craig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Craig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dowling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Craig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dowling tests Craig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Dowling.
Craig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dowling throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
Dowling connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dowling misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Craig counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dowling is keeping the position for now.
Dowling controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself.
Craig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Dowling.
Craig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dowling is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Craig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dowling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Craig has managed to get both his arms back between Dowling's legs - danger averted.
Dowling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Craig can do to turn this around?
Dowling wants to sweep but no luck.
Craig with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Craig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dowling keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Craig stays in close to Dowling's body and controls the position.
Craig forces his way into half guard.
Craig controlling the action here.
Dowling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Craig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Craig's back!
Craig avoids the strikes from Dowling.
Dowling scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB#
Dowling looking for the choke from the back.
Craig trying to control the hands but Dowling breaks the grip.
Dowling lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Craig wants to control his opponent's hands but Dowling gets his hands free.
Craig is in bad spot here.
Dowling throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dowling is riding his opponent, not letting Craig buck him off.
Dowling has the hooks in. Craig is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dowling's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dowling struggling to land strikes to the head as Craig covers up. #T4#
Dowling is controlling the position but Craig somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dowling throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Craig to regain full guard. #ES2#
Craig pushes Dowling off and gets back to his feet.
Marcus Dowling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig dives in and grabs Dowling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dowling pushes down on Craig's head and hops out.
Dowling throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowling misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craig is defended easily by Dowling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dowling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Burt Craig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dowling lands a slapping body shot.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Dowling.
Craig with the counter takedown but Dowling avoids it easily.#CL2#
Craig moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dowling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig swinging wildly here.
Craig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dowling. #T1#
Dowling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dowling lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dowling jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Craig darts in trying to clinch
and Dowling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dowling keeps the fight on the outside.
Craig takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Craig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dowling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dowling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dowling scores with a head kick. Craig tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dowling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Craig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dowling lands with a nice body punch.
Dowling tests Craig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Dowling both land. Nice combination.
Dowling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Craig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dowling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Craig moves forwards but Dowling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marcus Dowling is winning the standup battle so far.
Dowling lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Dowling.
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dowling pinned against the cage. Dowling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Dowling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craig's head.
Marcus Dowling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowling lands with an overhand left.
Dowling lands a leg kick that knocks Craig off balance momentarily.
Dowling swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
Dowling jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Dowling.#CUT#That has opened up Burt Craig's cut even more.
Craig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dowling.
Craig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dowling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dowling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Dowling!
In defeat, Burt Craig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: MILF 89 Browning vs Cruz
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Guy connects with a body shot that sends Craig's belly button to the back.
Guy stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guy tests Craig's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Guy.
Craig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Craig misses with a hook
and Guy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Guy. That snapped Craig's head back. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Guy has knocked Craig down with a huge combo! Guy steps away and waves a wobbly Craig back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Craig is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig darts in trying to clinch
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Craig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Craig seems to have got his legs back now.
Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craig is looking to clinch.
Craig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Burt Craig's cut is getting worse.
Craig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guy scores with a body shot. #T2##KD2#
Guy lands a left and a right that send Craig crashing to the mat, dazed. Guy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Craig is rocked!
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!#TD#
Craig shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Craig prevents Guy from improving his position.
Craig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Guy is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Craig seems content to control.
Craig thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Craig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guy! #T3#
Guy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Craig looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Guy tries to lock up and control but Craig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Craig thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Craig throwing strikes here but Guy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Guy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Craig.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig landing punches.
Craig prevents Guy from getting the reversal.
Guy tries to lock up and control but Craig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Craig has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Guy's face. #SUB#
Craig quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Craig but it's paid off an Guy is forced to tap! Nice work by Craig.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Burt Craig!
An intense looking Burt Craig took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yeehaw baby down with the Judo man!'.

Event: MILF 75 Bjornsson vs Snake 2
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Craig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Don has a takedown stuffed.
Craig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Don circles away.
Don feinted with a counter takedown.
Don will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig goes for a double leg but Don avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Don continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Craig instigates a clinch.
Don could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Craig tries for a takedown but Don manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Don tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Craig is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Don can't fight it off and eventually Craig manages to take the fight to the floor. Don looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Don is adopting a defensive guard.
Craig won't allow Don to sweep him here.
Craig wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Don utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Don 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.
Don pulls Craig in close to his closed guard and prevents Craig from doing any damage or advancing position.
Craig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Don keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully. #T2#
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Don.
Don controlling Craig's posture.
Craig throwing strikes from guard but Don blocks nicely.
Don pulls Craig in close to his closed guard and prevents Craig from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Don keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Don looking for a sweep. Not yet Don, not yet.
Craig throws a big elbow that misses.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Don has been working on his balance at Cherokees Island Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Craig.#CL2#
Craig has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Craig has clasped his hands together around Don's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Craig passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Don!
Craig punching from mount but Don doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Craig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Don is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Craig's attempts to control the action.
Don gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Craig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Don is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Craig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Don is looking to improve his position.
Craig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Don does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Don controlling the position well.
Don wants to get back to full guard.
Craig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Don works his way to full guard. Good work.
Craig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Don swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Don seems keen to control Craig's posture.
Craig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig is fighting to break Don's control of his arms but Don is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Don.
Craig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Burt Craig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Don misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Don shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Craig is trying to defend but Don finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Craig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craig regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Don.
Burt Craig has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Don throws a strike but Craig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Craig wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Craig preventing the sweep.
Craig wants to pass the guard but Don is keeping the position.
Don looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Craig throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Don manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Don in his guard.#REVR#
Don is in close to Craig's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Don throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Craig works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Don with a nice head shot there.
Don distracts Craig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Don preventing the sweep.
Don throwing strikes from guard but Craig blocks nicely.
Craig controlling the position.
Don is working Craig over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully.
Craig seems keen to control Don's posture.
Don stands up over Craig, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Don with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Don loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Don lands a couple of digs.#CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Craig managing to control the position.
Don throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Don throws an elbow that misses. Craig uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Don's guard. Nice move by Craig!#REVB#
Don trying to control the position.
Don seems keen to control Craig's posture.#T4#
Craig postures up in Don's guard and throws a big left but Don blocks it.
Craig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Craig preventing the sweep.
Craig postures up in Don's guard and throws a big left but Don blocks it.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Craig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Craig trying to control but Don is working from the bottom.
Craig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Don swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Don bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craig's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Don postures up in Craig's guard and throws a big left but Craig blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judo Don dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Burt Craig's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Don will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Don keeps the fight on the outside.
Craig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Don swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Don, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don looking for a takedown.
Don wants to take the fight to the mat but Craig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Craig has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Don is trying to keep an underhook but Craig manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Don trying to hold on to Craig's head to control him but Craig postures up.
Don is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Don gets back to full guard.
Craig wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Don utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Craig passes Don's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Don is looking to improve his position.
Craig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Craig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Don tries to roll over but Craig keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Craig there.
Craig wants to take a breather but Don is having none of it. #T2#
Don is trying to get back to full guard.
Craig drops an elbow to the side of Don's head.
Don 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.
Don is looking to control Craig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Don avoid being mounted?
Don is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Craig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Craig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Don holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Craig tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Don sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Don is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Craig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Craig's back!
Don doesn't have the hooks in and Craig manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Don 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Don is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Craig 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.
Craig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Don missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Don postures up in Craig's guard and throws a big left but Craig blocks it.
Craig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Craig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Don.
Our spies down at at Freaky Fight Club inform us that Craig has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Craig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Don.
Don stops Craig from standing up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Don throws a big elbow that misses.
Don postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Don with a nice head shot there.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Don stands up over Craig, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Don lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Craig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Don throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Don trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Judo Don.
I think Don 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judo Don!
Burt Craig spoke after the fight, saying 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: MILF 67 Bjornsson vs Cruz
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Craig shoots in and bounces Viking off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Viking is trying to keep Craig in close.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Viking looking to control.
Craig is looking to work some ground and pound but Viking has wrist control.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Craig pushes down on Viking's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig trying to mount his opponent but Viking defends it.
Viking is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Craig moves nicely into side control.
Viking managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Craig.
Viking is not content to let Craig control the position.
Viking manages to work his way to half guard, despite Craig's best efforts.
Craig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viking is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Craig wants to advance to full mount but Viking doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viking. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Viking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Craig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viking seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Craig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Viking's head.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Viking trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Viking.
Viking is trying to keep Craig in close.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Craig is working Viking over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viking is on top in guard. #REVR#
Viking trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
Craig 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.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Craig 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viking postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viking chips away with some ground and pound.
Viking won't allow Craig to sweep him here.
Viking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viking wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Craig has Viking pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig wants to stand up but Viking is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viking or perhaps it was just good defense by Craig, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Burt Craig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Viking throws a head kick that misses.
Craig slaps away a takedown attempt from Viking, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Craig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viking misses the jab.#TD2#
Craig looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burt Craig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viking has his hands on Craig's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Viking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viking isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Craig stacks Viking on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Craig!
Viking can't do much from the bottom here.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Craig lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Craig fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Viking is working to avoid the ground and pound but Craig connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Craig stalls from top position.
Craig working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Craig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Craig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viking, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Craig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viking has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Craig throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viking keeps working.
Craig cracks Viking with a big elbow.
Viking taking punishment in the form of punches.
Craig creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Viking sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Viking manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Viking is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Craig reverses the position - he's now on top in Viking's guard.
Craig distracts Viking with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Craig looking to sit in guard and control but Viking gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Viking passes Craig's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Viking trying to pass the guard but Craig defending well.
Viking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viking wants to take a breather but Craig is having none of it.
Viking is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Craig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Craig is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Burt Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Viking scores with a hook.
Viking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Nice shot by Viking.
Decent striking displayed by Viking there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking lands with a kick to the temple. Craig shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craig tries to clinch up but Viking circles away and keeps his distance.
Viking changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Craig tries to clinch up.#T1#
Viking slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Craig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viking's guard.
Viking manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Craig manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Viking is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Craig is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Craig has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Craig throwing strikes but missing.
Viking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Techno Viking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Craig trying to control but Viking is working from the bottom.
Viking is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Craig landing some decent shots from guard.
Viking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Craig controls the pace.
Viking trying to keep a closed guard but Craig is proving a slippery customer.
Viking 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##T3#
Craig is looking to control Viking's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craig avoid being mounted?
Craig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viking moves into full mount! Craig won't be happy about that!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Craig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viking lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Viking throwing strikes here but Craig is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Craig tries to lock up and control but Viking gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Viking looking to control but Craig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viking is looking to work his way around to Craig's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Viking cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Viking scoring with strikes but Craig is staying in there.
Viking postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Craig looks a forlorn figure.
Viking with a couple of short strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Techno Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Craig!
Post fight, Burt Craig took to the microphone: 'Yeehaw baby down with the Viking, techno sucks.'.

Event: MILF 54 Bjornsson vs Snake
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Dunn thows a leg kick but Craig checks it #TD2#
and Craig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Craig.
Craig with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Craig lands strikes from half guard.
Craig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Craig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Craig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dunn's head.
Dunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunn tries to get out of the position.
Craig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig winds up and cracks Dunn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Craig thows a huge punch but Dunn dodges it nicely.
Craig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craig on the ground.
Craig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Craig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Craig is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dunn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Burt Craig!
Post fight, an emotional Burt Craig said 'Yeehaw baby down with Randal.'.

Event: MILF 47 Roy Vs Santorino
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Tua tenderised Craig's leg. Craig is trying to keep his angry face on.
Craig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tua!
Tua throws a head kick that Craig semi-blocks.
Craig sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Craig if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Tua slams his shin into Craig's torso.
Noc Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig blocks a head kick by Tua.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tua.
Tua thuds his shin into the meat of Craig's side.
Tua misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Tua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL#
Craig clinches up against the cage.
Craig tries for a takedown but Tua manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Craig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Craig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tua lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Craig takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tua lands with a slapping head kick.
Craig wants to clinch
and Tua counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Tua tenderised Craig's leg. Craig is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Craig off balance momentarily.
Tua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Craig takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Craig avoids the head kick by Tua.
Tua throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Noc Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craig shoots and misses
and Tua counters with a good low kick that Craig was not able to check.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tua as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig is breathing heavily.
Tua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tua.
Craig will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Craig shoots for a double leg takedown but Tua sprawls well. He's pushed Craig's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tua lands a head kick! #CUT2#Burt Craig's cut is getting worse.
Tua lands a high kick!
Tua lands a brutal head kick. Craig looks out on his feet and Tua throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Noc Tua!
In defeat, Burt Craig stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 LightHeavies
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Craig tries for a takedown but Rodney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodney stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Craig doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodney connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Craig needs to keep his hands up - Rodney had a free shot at his head there.
Rodney digs a good hook to Craig's body.
Rodney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Craig backs up against the cage.
Craig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodney tries to avoid it but Craig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodney to the ground. Rodney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craig looks winded!
Rodney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Rodney. Beautiful body shot.
Rodney works the jab nicely.
Rodney connects with a body shot.#T1#
Rodney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Craig takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Rodney has managed to clinch.
Rodney lands with a right to the head.
Rodney avoiding damage.
Craig can't get the takedown.
Derek Rodney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burt Craig.
Rodney digs a right hand into Craig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Craig's gas tank.
Rodney leaning against his opponent.
Rodney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
A body shot lands from Rodney.
Rodney is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Rodney slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Rodney scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodney stops a takedown attempt from Craig.
Rodney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Craig.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodney lands a body shot.
Rodney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodney works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodney.
Good body shot from Rodney.
Rodney is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Rodney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Rodney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Rodney is leaning against Craig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Rodney is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodney.
Rodney tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
Rodney slows down the pace here.
Craig wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Rodney - that landed with a thud.
Rodney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Rodney lands an uppercut.
Rodney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Rodney.
Rodney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodney pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Rodney.
Rodney presses Craig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Nice body punch from Rodney - that landed with a thud.
Rodney digs a right hand underneath Craig's ribcage. Craig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Craig.
Rodney lands with a left to the head.
Rodney lands an uppercut.
Craig keeps control of Rodney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Rodney.
Rodney scores with a hook to the body.
Rodney pushes Craig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Rodney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Craig's cut.
That's time! Rodney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - Rodney coming out on top.
Rodney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craig eats them both and turns towards Rodney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Rodney.
A little jabbing left from Craig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck for Craig with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Burt Craig's cut even more.
Derek Rodney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Craig is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rodney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
Rodney with a hook.
Rodney cracks Craig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodney connects with a right that clearly hurt Craig. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Rodney proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Craig collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Rodney!
Burt Craig was interviewed post fight and said 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Super Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Handz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handz misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Craig counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Craig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Handz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Handz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Handz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Handz tries to get out of the position.
Craig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Craig landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Craig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Handz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Craig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Handz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Craig is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handz misses the shot to the body.
Handz jabs Craig to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Craig dives in and grabs Handz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handz pushes down on Craig's head and hops out.
Handz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Handz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Handz has knocked Craig down with a huge combo! Handz steps away and waves a wobbly Craig back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#KD#
Handz sends Craig crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Handz is motioning to the referee to let Craig up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Craig is rocked!
Handz plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Craig swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Craig face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Metyl Handz!
After winning the bout, Metyl Handz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Burt Craig had this to say: 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: MILF 35
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Craig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cunningham sprawls well initially but Craig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Craig is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Well, if Craig 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.
Craig is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Cunningham keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Craig throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig is taking a breather. Cunningham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Craig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Cunningham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Craig.
Craig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Craig wants to take a breather but Cunningham is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD#
Cunningham lands a big head kick that sends Craig tumbling to the mat! Cunningham takes a step backwards and waves Craig back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Craig is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.
Craig is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunningham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Craig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham thuds his shin into the meat of Craig's side.
Craig looks winded!
Cunningham drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Craig's head, knocking him out cold! Cunningham is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Cunningham!
Burt Craig spoke after the fight, saying 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2024

#R1#
Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Li lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Craig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Craig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Li to score with a decent uppercut.
Li connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Craig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Craig lands in his opponent's guard.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craig postures up in Li's guard and throws a big left but Li blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Craig is controlling him.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craig on the ground.
Craig advances to half guard.
Li is trying to stand up here but Craig is controlling him well.
Craig wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Craig passes to side control.
Li is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Craig has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Craig crashes against the mat.
Li has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Craig in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Craig working the ground and pound.#T2#
Craig is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Craig lands some shots froms side control.
Craig is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Craig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Craig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Craig working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Craig scores with a couple of short elbows.
Craig creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Li sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Craig in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Craig scoring with punches and elbows.
Craig working the head with strikes.
Craig fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Craig works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Craig cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Craig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Li on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Li tries to get out of the position.
Craig is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Li takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Li on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Li avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Craig.
Craig prevents Li from escaping the position.
Craig scoring with punches and elbows.
Craig wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Craig's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Craig trying to control the position but Li is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Burt Craig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Craig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Li connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li cracks Craig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Li connects with a jab.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li cracks Craig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Li scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craig. Craig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#That has opened up Burt Craig's cut even more.#TD2#
Craig dives in and scores a takedown into Li's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Craig stands and throws Li's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Craig is staying tight to Li's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Craig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li dodges the ground and pound from Craig.
Li pushes Craig away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Craig gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Craig working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig lands a decent elbow from side control.
Li being controlled for a moment.
Craig looks up at the clock and then as Li takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Craig smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Craig landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Craig creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Craig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Li is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Craig lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Craig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li has escaped the position, nice work there.
Craig controlling from side mount. #T3#
Li is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Craig has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Craig is working to tighten his grip on Li's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Li has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Craig is really squeezing tight and eventually Li passes out! Craig breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Burt Craig!
Post fight, Burt Craig stared into the camera and said 'Yeehaw Baby.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Craig sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Craig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero wants to clinch but Craig slips to the side#TD#
and Craig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romero's guard.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Craig trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Craig is stalling in the full guard.
Craig trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Craig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Craig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Craig 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.#T1#
Craig is in close to Romero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Craig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Craig wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Craig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Romero throws his legs up looking for a submission but Craig uses it to pass to side control.
Romero wants to control but Craig postures up.#SUB#
Craig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romero can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Craig trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Craig scoring with punches from side control.
Craig wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Craig working the ground and pound.
Craig lands a nice forearm strike.
Romero tries to bench press Craig off him but Craig keeps the position. #SUB#
Craig has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Romero is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Craig yanks on the arm and Romero is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Craig.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Burt Craig!
Burt Craig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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