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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Cox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Craven.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Craven's head coaches at Island Warriors -13 ELITE Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cox misses with a straight left.
Cox tries to land a front kick but Craven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Craven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Craven scores with a push kick.
Craven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Craven closes the distance and pushes Cox back into the ropes.
Craven can't get the takedown.
Craven lands an elbow inside.
Craven avoiding damage.
A short right from Craven.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven blocks an elbow strike from Cox.
Craven tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craven is looking to control Cox's arms but Cox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craven has his back to the ropes.
Craven looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cox ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Craven throws an elbow that misses. Cox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Craven's guard. Nice move by Cox!
Craven wants to get back to his feet but Cox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cox trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Craven wants to stand but Cox is controlling the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Cox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Craven's head.
Cox wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox advances position into side control!
Craven pushes Cox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Craven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Craven tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Cox.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Craven tries to bench press Cox off him but Cox keeps the position.
Cox looks up at the clock and then as Craven takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Craven is trying to get back to half guard.
Craven is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cox's best efforts.
Well, if Cox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cox is working for an americana but Craven has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cox was thinking about the submission.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Cox passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven is looking for a sweep. Cox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craven is controlling Cox's trapped leg to prevent Cox from advancing to side control.
Craven is staying active underneath Cox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Craven tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.
Craven is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
Craven is refusing to be controlled, as Cox sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cox is pressing down on Craven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Craven is holding on for now.
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craven keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Cox dominated that round.
That's time! Craven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Craven gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cox.
Cox throws an elbow but it misses.
Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cox defends well and Craven ends up having to push Cox into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Craven as Cox shoots in.
Craven throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Craven closes the distance and clinches.
Craven has Cox pressed against the ropes, preventing Cox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craven trying to stall but Cox improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Craven creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cox's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox misses with some punches.
Craven throws a punch but it's blocked by Cox.
Cox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cox jumps guard but Craven stands there with Cox around his waist. Cox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Destin Craven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Cox.
Craven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craven. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Craven scores with a body shot.
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cox misses with a series of wild punches.
Cox throws a right and a left that Craven avoids nicely.
Craven scores with a hook to the body. Cox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Craven darts in and clinches Cox up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Craven.
Craven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Craven manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craven is pulling down on Cox's head to control his posture.
Craven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox cracks Craven with a solid left hand.
Craven is trying to control the position but Cox postures up.
Craven is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
Cox postures up.
Cox throws a big elbow that misses.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Craven has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craven 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to control from the top but Craven keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Craven scores with a decent looking hook.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Craven can pounce on him.
Cox tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Craven.
Craven blocks a head kick by Cox.
Cox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven misses with a head kick.
Craven wants to clinch.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craven is defended easily by Cox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craven seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Craven checks a leg kick.
Craven shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cox looks to land a combination but Craven avoids it well.
Cox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven misses with a straight left.
Cox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craven.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cox! But no joy.
Craven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craven throws a nice looking combination but Cox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Craven avoids the head kick by Cox.
Craven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Craven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craven scores with a punch to the head.
Cox goes for a double leg but Craven avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Craven continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Craven!
Craven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox tries to bum rush Craven with a series of wild strikes but Craven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craven scores with the left hand. Cox knows he should have avoided that one.
Craven fails with a takedown attempt.
Craven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox.
Craven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cox, pushing him back against the ropes.
Craven holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Craven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craven throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Craven. Those never looked like landing.
Cox throws a counter combo.
Cox throws a series of punches but Craven avoids them all with ease.
Cox misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Craven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craven rushes Cox and presses him up against the ropes.
Cox fails to pull guard.
Craven lands a shot to the body.
Craven wants to stall.
Craven jumps guard and drags Cox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox lands a couple of digs.
Sean Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
Cox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cox pushes down on Craven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox trying to control from half guard but Craven is working away.
Craven trying to control from the bottom.
Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Craven tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to control but Craven is keeping him busy.
Cox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Craven haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Craven wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Craven is controlling Cox's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Craven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cox circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craven.
Nice body punch from Craven.
Craven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Craven lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Craven misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cox throws a series of punches but Craven avoids them all with ease.
Craven has Cox up against the ropes in a clinch.
Craven prevents a body shot from Cox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox pulls guard successfully.
Craven trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Craven passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven trying to control the position but Cox is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craven 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
Destin Craven bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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