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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Condor Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Craig has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Condor Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Craig!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig slips a straight right by Axe.
Axe leaves Craig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craig is defended easily by Axe.
Axe gets a double leg takedown into Craig's guard.
Axe wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Axe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craig on the ground.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Axe trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axe won't allow Craig to sweep him here.
Axe cracks Craig with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig looking for a sweep. Not yet Craig, not yet.
Craig trying to control the position.
Craig manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Craig tries to control but Axe wriggling away.
Axe is trying desperately to improve position.
Craig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Axe is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Axe because Craig loaded up on that one.
Craig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Craig sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Axe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Axe tries to get out of the position.
Craig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Craig controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe can't escape the position.
Craig trying to control but Axe is having none of it.
Craig might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Axe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Craig dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Craig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craig misses with an uppercut. Axe saw that one coming.
Condor Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Axe.
Craig shoots in looking for a takedown but Axe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Craig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Craig.
Condor Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Craig.
Axe shoots in looking for a takedown but Craig manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Axe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Axe lands a really nice looking cross but Craig seems unphased.
Axe misses with an uppercut.
Axe dives in and scores a takedown into Craig's guard.
Axe prevents Craig from getting back to his feet.
Axe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craig wants to stand up but Axe is controlling him.
Axe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Condor Axe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axe with a jab.
Craig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe avoids the head kick by Craig.
Axe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Axe is looking to take a break and control but Craig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Axe working the head with strikes.
Craig is trying to control Axe's posture but Axe avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Craig is avoiding damage well.
Axe controlling from side mount.
Axe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craig keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Craig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axe is looking to take a break and control but Craig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Axe closes the distance and clinches up with Craig, looking for a takedown. Axe pushes Craig against the cage but Craig circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Craig.
Axe leaves Craig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Axe defending well as Craig loads up on a big left hand.
Axe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Condor Axe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Axe shoots in and gets a takedown into Craig's guard.
Axe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Craig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Axe content to stall in guard here.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Axe from controlling successfully.
Axe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Condor Axe.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Axe throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craig sprawls well. Craig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Axe gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig fails with the takedown.
Craig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Condor Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Craig.
Axe throws an overhand right that lands on Craig's shoulder, as Craig tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Axe as Craig shoots in.
Craig needs to keep his hands up - Axe had a free shot at his head there.
Craig ducks under a wild hook from Axe.
Craig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Axe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe is looking to work some ground and pound but Craig has wrist control.
Axe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craig looking to control.
Axe passes into half guard.
Craig is trying to get back to full guard.
Condor Axe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axe throwing shots but Craig is blocking nicely.
Axe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axe is keen to just control but Craig is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe wants to pass the guard but Craig is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Condor Axe just wasn't active enough.
Craig wants to clinch up but Axe keeps it at a distance.
Axe looks to land a combination. Craig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Craig shoots in looking for a takedown. Axe tries to sprawl out of it but Craig keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Axe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Axe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Craig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axe shoots for a double leg takedown but Craig sprawls well. He's pushed Axe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Axe misses with a takedown
and Craig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axe is not content to let Craig control the position.
Axe tries to roll over but Craig keeps him under control.
Craig wants to pass to mount but Axe is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Condor Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axe 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Condor Axe!
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FIGHT
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