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Event:
The Island Season 15, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Mike sends Don crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mike is motioning to the referee to let Don up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Don is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Judo Don has been cut.
Mike closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Don out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crazy Mike! |
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Event:
MILF 100 Vargas vs Nguana
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Violet throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Don counters with a takedown into side control.
Violet is trying to improve his position.
Don tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Don throws an elbow but Violet slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Violet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Don in side control, throwing shots but Violet defends.
The strikes coming from Don are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Don working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Violet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Don on the ground.
Violet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Don fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Violet on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Don misses with the ground and pound.
Don working the ground and pound but Violet is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Don.
Violet can't do much from the bottom here.
Don postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Don misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Violet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Violet tries to get out of the position.
Don working the ground and pound from side control.
Don creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Violet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Don tries to score with some ground and pound. Violet controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Violet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Don thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Don landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Don missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Violet taking some punishment here, with Don in his half guard.
Violet wants to improve his position but Don is controlling well.
Violet trying to control here.
Violet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Don working the head and body with strikes.
Don throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Don missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Don thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Violet's head.
Don takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Don looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Violet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Violet won't allow Don to pass to mount.
Violet has hold of Don's hands but Don slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Don throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Don has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Don connects with a nice short shot to Violet's temple.
Don thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Violet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Violet is breathing heavily.
Don thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Violet taking some punishment here, with Don in his half guard.
Violet has hold of Don's hands but Don slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Don thows a huge punch but Violet dodges it nicely.
Don thows a huge punch but Violet dodges it nicely.
Don not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Don thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Violet's head. #T4#
Don lands with a punch from half guard.
Don lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Don missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Don trying to control the action but Violet is working from the bottom.
Don winds up and cracks Violet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Don is nestled in close to Violet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Violet is refusing to be controlled, as Don sits in half guard.
Don looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Don thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Don winds up and cracks Violet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Don seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Violet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Don dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Violet misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Don counters with a nice double leg into side control. Violet won't be happy with that.
Don working the ground and pound but Violet is defending the strikes.
Don creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Violet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Don creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Violet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Don in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Violet tries to improve position but can't.
Don lands a few punches from side control.
Don fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Violet managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Don.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don working the body and head with strikes.
Don in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Don looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Violet is avoiding damage well.
Don is working Violet over with some ground and pound from side control.
Don lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Violet down.
#T1#
Don tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Don working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Violet is rocked!
Violet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Violet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Don lands a nice forearm strike.
Don lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Violet down.
Don cracks Violet with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Don immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Violet is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Don!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Don! |
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Event:
MILF 89 Browning vs Cruz
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Pena connects with a body shot that sends Don's belly button to the back.
Pena throws a body shot but no joy.
Pena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Don.
Don feinted with a counter takedown.
Pena scores with a jab to the body.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Don.
Don tries to counter with a takedown but Pena is quick to defend against it.
Don moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pena throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Don counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Don will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Don postures up and lands a big shot to Pena's brow.
Pena wants to stand but Don is controlling the position.
Pena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Don. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Don connects with a couple of short punches.
Pena wants to stand up but Don is controlling him.
Don working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pena's head.
Don lands a couple of digs.
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!
Don cracks Pena with a solid left hand.#T1#
Pena wants to stand up but Don is controlling him.
Don keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pena's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Don working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pena's head.
Don working some strikes from top position.
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Don is controlling him.
Don is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Don is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Don scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Don trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pena can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Don is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Don working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Don is in close to Pena's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pena is looking to stand up but Don isn't so interested in that idea.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Pena has momentary wrist control but Don slips an elbow through the middle.
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Don is controlling him.
Don working some strikes from top position.
Don scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Pena has his feet on Don's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Conor Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Don feinted with a counter takedown.
Pena takes a swing at Don's ribcage but misses.
Don seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pena lands a nice hook to Don's body. Don takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Don displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pena throws out the jab.
Don changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Pena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pena takes a swing at Don's ribcage but misses.
Don attempts a counter takedown but Pena avoids it well and moves away.
Pena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pena throws a shot from downtown. Don moves away and avoids it.
Pena rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Don decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pena's guard.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully.
Don scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Don lands a couple of digs.
Don cracks Pena with a solid left hand.
Pena wants to stand and escape but Don is having none of it.
Don chips away with some ground and pound.
Don connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Pena wants to stand but Don is controlling the position. #T4#
Don landing with the ground and pound.
Don with a nice head shot there.
Don postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Don scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Don stops Pena from standing up.
Don working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Don with a nice head shot there.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Don stands up over Pena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Don postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Don dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pena takes a swing at Don's ribcage but misses.
Don attempts a counter takedown but Pena avoids it well and moves away.
Pena throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Don counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pena!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Don lands a decent elbow from side control.
Don working the head with strikes.
Pena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Don asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Don lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pena down.
Don in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ES2#
Pena bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Don blocks a jab.
Don attempts a counter takedown but Pena avoids it well and moves away.
Pena misses with a series of wild punches.
Pena looks to score with a jab to the body but Don is just out of range.
Don drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pena sprawls and moves away.
Pena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Don changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Pena lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Don was well out of range. Poor timing from Pena.
Don feinted with a counter takedown.
Pena works Don's body with a nice hook.
Don avoids the body shot from Pena.
Don attempts a counter takedown but Pena avoids it well and moves away.
Don takes one on the button.
Pena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don attempts a counter takedown but Pena avoids it well and moves away.
Pena misses with a wild body shot.
Don changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Conor Pena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pena throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Don counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Don is in close to Pena's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Judo Don overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Don content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pena wants to stand but Don is controlling the position. #T2#
Don working some strikes from top position.
Don scoring with some ground and pound.
Don working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Don lands a couple of elbows.
Don lands a couple of digs.
Don postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Don is controlling him.
Don scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Don is working Pena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Don prevents Pena from getting back to his feet.
Don is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pena can do to turn this around?
Don wants to control from the top but Pena keeps moving.
Don cracks Pena with a solid left hand.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Don is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Don connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Don stands up over Pena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Don lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Don is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Don keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pena's head.
Don postures up and lands a big shot to Pena's brow.
Pena wants to stand but Don is controlling the position.
Don with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Don content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Don postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Don stops Pena from standing up.
Don is in close to Pena's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Pena is rocked!
Don passes into half guard.
Pena is still in real trouble! Can Don finish him?
Pena wants to get back to his feet.
Pena seems to have recovered his senses.
Don slips a nice elbow through Pena's hands, connecting with Pena's forehead.
Don lands strikes from half guard.
Pena is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Don scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Pena tries to kick Don off but Don keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Don slips a nice elbow through Pena's hands, connecting with Pena's forehead.
Pena looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pena is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Don scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pena looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Don working Pena over with strikes.
Don takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Don prevents Pena from standing back up.
Don wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working.
Pena taking some punishment here, with Don in his half guard.
Don is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Don scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Don is trying to control the action in half guard but Pena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judo Don dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Don changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Don takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Don takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conor Pena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Pena.
Pena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Don counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena wants to stand and escape but Don is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Don's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Don scoring with some ground and pound.
Don scoring with some ground and pound.
Don working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Don working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Don keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pena's head.
Don is working Pena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pena is looking to stand up but Don isn't so interested in that idea.
Don lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Don is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Don working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Don distracts Pena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pena wants to stand up but Don is controlling him.
Don is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pena wants to stand up but Don is controlling him.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Don scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Don won't allow Pena to get back to his feet.
Don lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Don is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Don controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Don connects with a couple of short punches.
Don landing some decent shots from guard.
Don postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Don chips away with some ground and pound.
Pena wants to stand up but Don is controlling him.
Don keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pena's head.
Pena wants to stand but Don is controlling the position.
Don keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pena's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Don works over Pena with some ground and pound from guard.
Don postures up and lands a big shot to Pena's brow.
Don content to stall in guard here.
Don content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Don cracks Pena with a solid left hand.
Don lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Don connects with a couple of short punches.
Don working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pena's head.
Don postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Don prevents Pena from getting back to his feet.
Don stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pena swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Don chips away with some ground and pound.
Pena is looking to stand up but Don isn't so interested in that idea.
Don scoring with some ground and pound.
Don working some strikes from top position.
Don scoring with punches to the head and body.
Don prevents Pena from getting back to his feet.
Don is working Pena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Pena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Don presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4##BC2#
Pena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pena misses with a body shot.
Don drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pena sprawls and moves away.
Pena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pena comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Pena. Beautiful body shot.
Pena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pena fails to land with a series of punches.
Pena looks to score with a jab to the body but Don is just out of range.
Don tries for a takedown but Pena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pena digs a good body shot into Don's ribs.
Conor Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pena throws a body shot but no joy.
Don half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judo Don showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Don, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judo Don! |
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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.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Steel misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Don counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel tries to bench press Don off him but Don keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Don scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steel to see if he's OK.
Don prevents Steel from escaping the position.
Steel is trying to control Don's posture but Don avoids it.
Don connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steel some visible discomfort.
Don working the ground and pound.
Don cracks Steel with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Don is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Don's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Steel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Don in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Steel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Don turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Don! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Laime throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Don feinted with a counter takedown.
Laime throws a low kick, looking for Don's leg but Don calmly moves out of range.
Laime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laime misses with a double jab.
Don avoids the head kick by Laime.
Don changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laime tries to bum rush Don with a series of wild strikes but Don uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Don attempts a counter takedown but Laime avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Laime misses.
Don appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laime throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Don counters with a takedown into side control.
Laime takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Don is working Laime over with some ground and pound from side control.
Don is chipping away with strikes.
Don in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Laime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Laime takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Don connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laime some visible discomfort.
Don lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Don lands a nice forearm strike.
Don working the head with strikes.
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 landing strikes.
Laime is working to avoid the ground and pound but Don connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#Laime is rocked!
Don trying to control the position but Laime is working away.
Laime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Laime is still in real trouble! Can Don finish him?
Don cracks Laime with a big right hand but Laime just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Laime seems to have recovered his senses.
Don lands some shots froms side control.
Laime is looking for a sweep.
Laime looks winded!
Don working the ground and pound.
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!
Laime is working to avoid the ground and pound but Don connects with a decent elbow.
Don working the ground and pound.
Don working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Don stalls from top position.
Laime takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Don trying to control the action but Laime is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Laime's face as Don controls the position.
Laime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Don. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Don lands a decent elbow from side control.
Don lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laime down.
Don scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Laime is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Don can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Don!
In defeat, Cruz Laime stepped up to the mic, saying 'This ain't over yet...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Lichein scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Judo Don has been cut.
Floki Lichein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lichein knocks out Don with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lichein before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lichein picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floki Lichein! |
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