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Event:
NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Sorkin gets caught flat footed, as Craig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Craig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sorkin controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig wants to control from the top but Sorkin keeps moving.
Sorkin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorkin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Sorkin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorkin trying to control the position.
#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craig stuffs the takedown attempt from Sorkin. Sorkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sorkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Craig shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sorkin's guard.
Sorkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Sorkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Craig moves into the clinch successfully.
Craig just leaning against Sorkin, taking a breather.
Sorkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Craig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Craig has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sorkin is trying to keep an underhook but Craig manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, Craig seems content to control.
Craig not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Craig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Craig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Craig is looking to advance position but Sorkin won't allow it.
Sorkin tries to kick Craig off but Craig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Craig is thwarting Sorkin's attempts to control the position.
Sorkin is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Craig is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Craig closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Craig has Sorkin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Craig pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sorkin tumbling to the mat - Craig dives into Sorkin's guard.
Sorkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sorkin tries to clinch but Craig is having none of it. #TD2#
Craig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sorkin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorkin has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.#T4##TD2#
Craig is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sorkin can't fight it off and eventually Craig manages to take the fight to the floor. Sorkin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sorkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craig.
Sorkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorkin, not yet.
Sorkin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sorkin working a defensive guard here.
Sorkin is really struggling to control Craig but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Craig will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Craig drives through with a takedown into Sorkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sorkin wants to stand but Craig is controlling the position.
Sorkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sorkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sorkin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Toby Sorkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craig postures up and lands a big shot to Sorkin's brow.
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sorkin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Craig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Sorkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Craig has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sorkin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Craig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sorkin did well to prevent Craig getting side control.
Craig trying to control the pace.
Sorkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sorkin keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sorkin wants to stand up but Craig is controlling him.
Craig wants to control from the top but Sorkin keeps moving.
Sorkin controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself.
Craig stops Sorkin from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Craig gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Sorkin. #ROC2#Sorkin is rocked!
Sorkin 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.
Oh Sorkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Craig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Craig cracks Sorkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here as Craig stalls from top position.
Craig cracks Sorkin with a big elbow.
Craig scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sorkin is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Craig can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Craig!
Ryan Craig made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I’m coming for the strap!'. |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Craig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Olivia keeps the fight on the outside.
Olivia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olivia unleashes a big counter combination but Craig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Craig tries to clinch up.
Craig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olivia is fending him off so far but Craig persists. Nope, Olivia circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olivia defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olivia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olivia lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olivia circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Olivia. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Craig has been cut.
Olivia lands with a cross.
Craig shoots in for a double leg but Olivia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craig looks to throw the jab but Olivia is out of range.
Craig has his takedown stuffed
and Olivia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Craig thinking.
Craig is breathing heavily.#T1#
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Olivia circles away.
Marcoh Olivia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olivia connects with the punch.
Craig misses with a double jab
and Olivia counters with a stiff right hand.
Olivia stalks Craig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craig's face. Craig staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Craig.
Olivia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Craig wants to control but Olivia is keeping him busy. #T2#
Olivia 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.
Olivia tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.
Olivia is pushing Craig's head away, looking to escape. Craig manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olivia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Olivia gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage.
Olivia misses with a body punch.
Olivia misses with a body punch.
Olivia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Olivia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Olivia works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
Olivia tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olivia can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
#BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olivia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Olivia lands the left hand.
Olivia lands with a nice combination. Craig backs away looking to recover.
Craig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olivia counters with a left and a right that stings Craig.
Olivia stalks Craig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craig's face. Craig staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Craig moves into range and clinches up with Olivia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Olivia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olivia lands a right hook to the body.
Craig shoots in but no luck this time.
Olivia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivia duly obliges. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Olivia scores with a four punch combination!
Olivia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olivia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craig back to the cage. Olivia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olivia.
Nice uppercut lands for Olivia. That snapped Craig's head back.
Olivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Olivia with a nice cross.#TD#
Craig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Olivia wants to get back to his feet.
Craig slips a nice elbow through Olivia's hands, connecting with Olivia's forehead.
Olivia looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig wants to free his trapped foot but Olivia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Craig looks to land a right hand but Olivia moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy.
Craig doesn't manage to clinch there - Olivia circles away.
Olivia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Olivia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Olivia!
Olivia scores with a hook to the body. Craig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Olivia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marcoh Olivia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy.
A left and a right from Olivia both land. Nice combination.
Olivia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Craig fails with the takedown
and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Olivia gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olivia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Craig's elbow.
Olivia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Olivia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Olivia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olivia tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Olivia back against the cage.
Craig looking to slow down the pace here.
Olivia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olivia misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Olivia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Craig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Olivia to the mat. Olivia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Olivia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olivia wants to sweep here but Craig controlling him for the moment.
Olivia keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass. #T2#
Olivia keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but Olivia is retaining full guard.
Craig wants to control from the top but Olivia keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Craig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olivia works over Craig's head and body with a nice combination.
Craig looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3##TD#
Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olivia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Craig manages to mount him!
Ryan Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olivia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Craig controlling his opponent.
Craig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olivia is looking to escape. #T4#
Craig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Craig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Craig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Olivia tries to reverse the position but Craig maintains control.
Olivia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olivia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craig with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivia is squirming around, avoiding Craig's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Olivia stuns Craig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Craig misses.
Craig shoots in and drives through. Olivia sprawls well.
Craig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olivia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olivia looks to land a combination. Craig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Craig tries to clinch but Olivia is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olivia! But no joy.
A left and a right from Olivia both land. Nice combination.
Olivia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivia as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olivia digs a good hook to Craig's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olivia scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Olivia. Beautiful body shot.
Olivia scores with a shot to the body.
Craig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olivia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olivia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craig eats them both and turns towards Olivia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Olivia scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Olivia throws a series of strikes that have Craig backpedaling.
Olivia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olivia jabs Craig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olivia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olivia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Craig's hands.
Craig fails with the takedown
and Olivia counters with a right hand to the body.
Olivia lands a slapping body shot.
Craig takes one to the side of the head.
Craig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Olivia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Craig scrambles back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Olivia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olivia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olivia throws a good cross that connects.
Craig misses the jab.
Olivia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Craig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Olivia.#T2#
A left lands for Olivia.
Craig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Ryan Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig dives in and grabs Olivia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivia pushes down on Craig's head and hops out.
Olivia connects with a nice looking jab.
Olivia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olivia cracks Craig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Olivia lands a glancing blow to the side of Craig's head.
Olivia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Craigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Olivia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olivia looks to land a combination. Craig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Craig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivia as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Olivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Craig misses with a takedown
and Olivia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olivia lands an overhand right.
Olivia dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Olivia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olivia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Craig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivia circles away.
Craig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Craig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Craig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olivia with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olivia feints a jab promting Craig to slip. Olivia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Craig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Olivia digs a good hook to Craig's body.
Craig tries for a takedown but Olivia circles away easily
and Olivia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Olivia.
Olivia moves out of range as Craig strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olivia.
Olivia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olivia scores with a nice strike.
Olivia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olivia wants it to stay on the feet.
Olivia scores with a one two! Craig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Craig is looking to clinch but Olivia is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig needs to keep his hands up - Olivia had a free shot at his head there.
Olivia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olivia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcoh Olivia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Olivia counters with a straight right hand.
Craig throws a lazy uppercut
letting Olivia counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcoh Olivia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olivia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcoh Olivia!
An out of breath Marcoh Olivia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ryan Craig spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that sucked, I’ll be back.'. |
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Event:
OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Craig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamedsharipov working hard to break the clinch.
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mamedsharipov's efforts to push away.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig prevents Mamedsharipov from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedsharipov is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.#T1#
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mamedsharipov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mamedsharipov tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mamedsharipov can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Mamedsharipov can't break the clinch.
Craig stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Craig.#TD#
Craig closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mamedsharipov to the mat! Mamedsharipov manages to get full guard.
Mamedsharipov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Craig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Mamedsharipov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craig throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamedsharipov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craig's guard. #REVB#
Craig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mamedsharipov is controlling him. #ES#
Craig uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Craig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamedsharipov's waist but Mamedsharipov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Craig off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Mamedsharipov as Craig shoots in.
Craig shoots in but Mamedsharipov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been informed that Mamedsharipov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mamedsharipov is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mamedsharipov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamedsharipov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamedsharipov misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Craig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mamedsharipov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Craig rushes Mamedsharipov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craig prevents Mamedsharipov from breaking the clinch.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig stalling.
Craig gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Craig.
Mamedsharipov tries to clinch up but Craig circles away and keeps his 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.
Mamedsharipov tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Mamedsharipov.
#CL#
Craig moves into the clinch.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
#T2#
Mamedsharipov tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Mamedsharipov is trying to break free.
Mamedsharipov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mamedsharipov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Mamedsharipov wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
#T3#
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig taking a breather.
Craig stalling against the cage.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamedsharipov can do to turn this around?
Craig avoiding damage.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Craig.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamedsharipov as he avoids it easily.
Ryan Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mamedsharipov clinches up with Craig and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamedsharipov is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks. #BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamedsharipov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Shamsudin Mamedsharipov has been cut.
Mamedsharipov throws out a leg kick but Craig moves out of range and Mamedsharipov only half commits.
Craig appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but Mamedsharipov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamedsharipov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Mamedsharipov both land. Nice combination.
Craig walks into a stiff left hand from Mamedsharipov.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamedsharipov circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shamsudin Mamedsharipov'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Craig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Craig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mamedsharipov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craig stopping the sweep attempt from Mamedsharipov.
Mamedsharipov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedsharipov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craig.
Mamedsharipov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Craig wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Craig has one foot on Mamedsharipov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Craig shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Craig trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig winds up and cracks Mamedsharipov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craig in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Craig is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Craig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Craig.
Craig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Craig slips a nice elbow through Mamedsharipov's hands, connecting with Mamedsharipov's forehead.#T3#
Craig is thwarting Mamedsharipov's attempts to control the position.
Craig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mamedsharipov is trying to maintain the position but Craig is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamedsharipov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craig. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mamedsharipov tries to sprawl but Craig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Craig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Craig!
Shamsudin Mamedsharipov spoke after the fight, saying 'this fight not go as planned,ill be back better than ever,id like to thank fans for support and the promoter for giving me this chance'. |
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Event:
OPG 3: Rising Up
Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Craig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Craig tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Craig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Craig dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on Craig's head and hops out.
Craig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Firm in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig has a takedown stuffed.
Craig has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Craig has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Craig ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCarthy wants to break free but Craig has control.
Craig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
McCarthy is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCarthy working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Craig to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craig.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy is looking to score with low kicks.
Craig wants to clinch.
Craig sets himself, and McCarthy steps forward looking for the clinch! Craig avoids it this time.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craig swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
A little feinted left hand from Craig on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Craig tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Craig somewhat.
Craig is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCarthy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craig wants to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Craig backing up. Craig nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Craig with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCarthy!
Jab from McCarthy.
Craig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Craig is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Craig gets a double leg takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy pushes Craig off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig with a poor takedown
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McCarthy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craig back to the cage. McCarthy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Craig fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCarthy to the ground. Craig is now in McCarthy's guard.
Craig postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that McCarthy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself. #T1#
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Craig throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy throws a solid leg kick but Craig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCarthy.#CL#
Craig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCarthy, pushing him back against the cage.
McCarthy tries to stall but Craig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Craig walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jimmy McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Craig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Craig backing up. Craig nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Craig appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
McCarthy wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig is pressed up against the cage. McCarthy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craig down to the mat. Craig avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McCarthy.#CL2#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig dives in for a single leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craig slowing the pace effectively.
Craig leaning against his opponent.
McCarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Craig turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Craig breaks the clinch.
Craig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Craig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craig's waist but Craig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCarthy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Craig shoots in for a double leg but McCarthy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craig back to the cage. McCarthy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craig wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.#T1#
Craig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Craig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCarthy defends well and Craig ends up having to push McCarthy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCarthy gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Craig trying to control the position but instead, McCarthy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Craig into the cage.#BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Craig shoots and misses
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craig tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Craig and pushes him back against the cage.
Craig just leaning against McCarthy, taking a breather.
Craig prevents McCarthy from breaking the clinch.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
McCarthy is trying to break free.#T3#
Craig content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCarthy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Craig doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCarthy.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCarthy's efforts to push away.
McCarthy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Craig up against the cage.#BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Craig takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Craig has his takedown stuffed
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches.
McCarthy is trying to push Craig away but Craig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy misses with a body punch.
Ryan Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McCarthy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Craig shoots in and bounces Brenos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig is working Brenos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Craig working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brenos's head.#CUT#It looks like Llanel Brenos has been cut.
Craig stays in close to Brenos's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brenos's guard.
Craig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Craig passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands with some strikes.
Craig postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brenos looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#The cut above Llanel Brenos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Craig controlling the pace for now. #T1#
BOOM! Craig connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT#Llanel Brenos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Llanel Brenos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Craig! |
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