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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Craig clinches up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang can't get the takedown.
Pumphanmuang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craig avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Pumphanmuang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1##BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Pumphanmuang pushes Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
Pumphanmuang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Craig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shannon Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang stops a takedown attempt from Craig.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A head kick by Pumphanmuang misses
and Craig counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Craig, pushing him back against the cage.
Pumphanmuang is stalling here.
Craig can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Craig.
Pumphanmuang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Craig is looking to counter the offense by Pumphanmuang and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Pumphanmuang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pumphanmuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Craig looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Craig sets himself, and Pumphanmuang steps forward looking for the clinch! Craig avoids it this time.
Craig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pumphanmuang tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Pumphanmuang counters by clinching up. #T4#
Pumphanmuang fails to pull guard.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pumphanmuang has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Pumphanmuang. No joy for Craig on that attempt. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pumphanmuang pinned against the cage. Pumphanmuang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pumphanmuang misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig blocks a head kick by Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craig swivels and escapes.#T1##TD#
Craig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pumphanmuang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A control attempt from Pumphanmuang but he's now mounted!
Craig dominating with strikes here.
Pumphanmuang tries to buck Craig off but he can't manage it.
Craig misses with a head shot.
Pumphanmuang is desperately trying to improve his position but Craig has a good base and remains in mount.
Craig working the ground and pound effectively.
Craig throwing strikes here but Pumphanmuang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Craig goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pumphanmuang turns into him and now he's in Craig's guard.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pumphanmuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craig is keeping the position for now.
Pumphanmuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pumphanmuang prevents Craig from getting back to his feet.
Craig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Pumphanmuang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pumphanmuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pumphanmuang being controlled here momentarily.
Craig is looking to sweep but instead, Pumphanmuang has passed into half guard.
Craig tries to roll over but Pumphanmuang keeps him under control.
Pumphanmuang controlling the action here.
Craig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
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 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Craig leaves Pumphanmuang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shannon Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang misses with a head kick.
Pumphanmuang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craig is fending him off so far but Pumphanmuang persists. Nope, Craig circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls and moves away.
Pumphanmuang is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig fails with the takedown.
Pumphanmuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Craig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Craig gets the takedown into side control.
Pumphanmuang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Craig presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pumphanmuang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pumphanmuang tries to improve his position but instead Craig has taken his back!
Pumphanmuang tries to break free.
Pumphanmuang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pumphanmuang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Craig. #T1##SUB#
Craig tightening his grip on Pumphanmuang, looking for the choke.
Pumphanmuang holding on to Craig's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Craig looking for the RNC. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pumphanmuang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Craig's arms.
Craig throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pumphanmuang!
Craig throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Craig looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Pumphanmuang right now.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him.
Pumphanmuang breaks Craig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Craig trying to keep a closed guard but Pumphanmuang is proving a slippery customer.
Shannon Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Pumphanmuang from controlling successfully.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pumphanmuang prevents Craig from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pumphanmuang looking to pass the guard.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craig is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Craig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pumphanmuang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Pumphanmuang in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Pumphanmuang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shannon Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Craig will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pumphanmuang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Gillette throws a jab when Craig was well out of range.
Craig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craig with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Gillette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gillette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gillette tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Gillette back against the cage.
Craig taking a breather.
A short left from Gillette.
Gillette works on Craig's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Gillette lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gillette.
Craig wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gillette wants to break free but Craig has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig. #BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Gillette.
Craig is looking to clinch.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gillette misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Gillette does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Craig.
Gillette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craig.
Gillette throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Gillette. No joy for Craig on that attempt.
Craig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Craig ducks right into an uppercut from Gillette.
Gillette misses with a two punch combination.
Craig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gillette. No joy for Craig on that attempt.
Raul Gillette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillette throws a right and a left that Craig avoids nicely.
Craig appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gillette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gillette looks winded!
Gillette throws a solid leg kick but Craig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gillette.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gillette circles away.
Gillette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Craig takes one to the chin there.
Gillette throws a chopping leg kick but Craig manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Gillette tries to get set, Craig tries to push him back and clinch up but Gillette manages to avoid the attempt.
Raul Gillette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gillette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Gillette has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Craig shoots in but Gillette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gillette as Craig shoots in.
Craig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gillette avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##TD#
Craig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gillette's guard.
Gillette is wriggling around but Craig manages to pass to half guard.
Craig missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Craig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gillette is just riding it out for now. Craig eventually gives up the hold.
Craig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gillette dominated that round.
That's time! Craig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gillette throws a series of punches but Craig moves out of range.
Gillette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Craig closes the distance and clinches up with Gillette, looking for a takedown. Craig pushes Gillette against the cage but Gillette circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gillette misses with a combination
#CL#
and Craig counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Craig.
A shot in the inside from Gillette.
Craig is working for takedown but Gillette is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Gillette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillette tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
Gillette working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Gillette. #BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Craig looks for a takedown but Gillette sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gillette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gillette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gillette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Craig is out of range.
Gillette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gillette thuds his right hand into Craig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gillette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Craig.
Craig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gillette.#CL#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gillette working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Gillette has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
Gillette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gillette.
Gillette misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gillette wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Gillette lands a left hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig keeps control of Gillette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gillette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gillette throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Gillette cracks Craig with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gillette.
Gillette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Gillette - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gillette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gillette lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gillette.
Gillette lands a body punch.
Gillette tries to break the clinch but Craig is controlling the position.
Gillette wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Gillette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4##BC#
Craig manages to break the clinch.
Craig shoots for a takedown but Gillette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Gillette.
Gillette is breathing heavily.
Gillette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Craig counters with a series of strikes. Gillette will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shannon Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Craig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Craig tries for a kimura but Gillette is defending well.
Craig lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Craig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gillette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gillette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craig.
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gillette circles away.
Gillette loads up on a big right hand but Craig slips the punch.
Gillette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gillette wants it to stay on the feet.
Craig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gillette is fending him off so far but Craig persists. Nope, Gillette circles away and we're back to standing.
Gillette is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillette throws a leg kick that misses.
Gillette misses with a few strikes there.
Craig is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gillette.
Gillette throws a front kick aimed at Craig's knee but Craig avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gillette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillette misses with a combination
and Craig counters with an outside leg kick.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Gillette swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillette sprawls well. Gillette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig with a poor takedown
and Gillette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gillette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craig with a poor takedown
and Gillette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gillette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raul Gillette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Gillette works Craig's body with a nice hook.
Craig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gillette to counter with a crisp jab.
Gillette throws a solid leg kick but Craig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gillette.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillette sprawls well. Gillette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
Gillette swinging wildly here.
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillette pinned against the cage. Gillette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Gillette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Craig. Craig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Craig fails with a takedown attempt.
Gillette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Craig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Craig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gillette avoids it really well and circles away.
Raul Gillette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Good work by Craig as he checks the leg kick.
Gillette digs a good body shot into Craig's ribs.
Craig shoots in for a takedown but Gillette shows good takedown defense.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillette tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Gillette tries to get set, Craig tries to push him back and clinch up but Gillette manages to avoid the attempt.
Gillette attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Craig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gillette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shannon Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gillette throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Gillette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gillette 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Gillette!
A very excited looking Raul Gillette rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Yoo with a poor takedown
and Craig counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yoo is defended easily by Craig.#TD#
Yoo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Craig is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yoo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yoo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
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.
Yoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
Yoo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Craig manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yoo 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#
Craig wants to get back to full guard.
Craig is working hard here to advance position.
Yoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Craig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Yoo passes to full mount!
Craig is working to get back to half guard.
Craig tries to hold on but Yoo postures up.#SUB2#
Yoo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Craig manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Craig trying to remain calm as Yoo controls from the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Yoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Craig is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Craig gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yoo landing strikes from the mount and Craig is in trouble!
Yoo cracks Craig with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
Yoo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Craig turns into him and now he's in Yoo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Yoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Craig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yoo is looking to sweep but instead, Craig has passed into half guard.
Yoo is trying to stand.
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. Craig connects with a nice short shot to Yoo's temple.
Craig working the head and body with strikes.
Yoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Craig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shannon Craig will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craig is defended easily by Yoo.
Yoo wants to counter the offense by Craig and move into the clinch position.
Craig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig tries to counter by clinching up but Yoo breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Craig drives through with a takedown into guard.
Craig is standing up over Yoo. Yoo looks to escape but Craig dives into side control.
#REVB#
Yoo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Craig is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yoo tries to bench press Craig off him but Craig keeps the position. #T1#
Yoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Craig misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Craig is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoo is defending well.
Craig in side control, throwing shots but Yoo defends.
Craig misses with the ground and pound.
Yoo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Craig is controlling him well.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Yoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craig wants to control but Yoo is keeping him busy.
Craig is chipping away with strikes.
Yoo tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.#SU#
Craig decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yoo to his feet.
Yoo fails to land the takedown.
Yoo is breathing heavily.
Yoo misses with a head kick.
Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Yoo gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage.
Yoo with the counter takedown but Craig avoids it easily.#T3#
Yoo tries to clinch but Craig is having none of it.
Yoo slaps away a takedown attempt from Craig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yoo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig tries for a takedown but Yoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yoo is defended easily by Craig.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Craig pushes Yoo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Craig lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Yoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craig is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoo dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Craig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoo is aware though and is defending well.
Yoo wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Craig has his hands on Yoo's head, controlling the position.
Yoo 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Craig dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Craig sprawls well. He's pushed Yoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Craig clinches.
Yoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Yoo jumps guard but Craig stands there with Yoo around his waist. Yoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shannon Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Sang Yoo.
Craig keeps control of Yoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Yoo to work.
Yoo prevents a body shot from Craig. #T1#
Craig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yoo is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yoo missing with knees to the body.
Yoo is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Yoo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Craig to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yoo is looking for a takedown.
Yoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Craig won't allow it.
Craig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoo is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
Yoo is trying to pull guard but Craig turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Yoo jumps guard and drags Craig to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Craig postures up.
Yoo has momentary wrist control but Craig slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yoo is trying to keep Craig in close.
#SU#
Craig decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoo as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Craig pushes Yoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Yoo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Craig.
Yoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Craig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yoo prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoo can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoo throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Craig counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chang Sang Yoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shannon Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craig 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Craig!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Mehadi misses with a hook. Craig ducked under it nicely.
Mehadi lands a really nice looking cross but Craig seems unphased.
Mehadi with a nice cross.
Craig walks into a stiff left hand from Mehadi.
Mehadi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Craig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mehadi misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Mehadi manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craig throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig landing with the ground and pound.
Mehadi has Craig pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craig lands a couple of digs.
Mehadi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig throws a strike but Mehadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Craig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Craig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Craig seems to be looking for submissions.
Craig throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mehadi to regain full guard. #SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craig throws a strike but Mehadi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Craig working for a triangle but Mehadi defends it easily.
Mehadi wants to stand and escape but instead Craig has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Craig postures up in Mehadi's guard and throws a big left but Mehadi blocks it.
Mehadi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craig. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mehadi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Craig's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craig throwing strikes from guard but Mehadi blocks nicely. #SU#
Craig gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehadi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yusuf Mehadi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Craig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mehadi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Craig counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mehadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mehadi.
Craig seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craig moves forwards but Mehadi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick by Mehadi misses #CL#
and Craig moves into the clinch.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mehadi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig stops a takedown attempt from Mehadi.
Mehadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Craig has double underhooks.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1##TD#
Craig jumps into guard, dragging Mehadi to the mat.
#SUB2#
Mehadi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Craig is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Craig has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mehadi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Mehadi in his guard.#REVB#
Shannon Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig is working Mehadi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Craig drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mehadi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mehadi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Craig is proving hard to escape from.
Craig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Craig pulls Mehadi in close to prevent any damage.
Craig will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Craig trying to control the position.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mehadi tries to roll over but Craig keeps him under control.
Mehadi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craig.
Craig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Mehadi trying to control but Craig postures up.
#SUB#
Craig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Craig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehadi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Craig.
Craig throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Craig dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mehadi pinned against the cage. Mehadi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mehadi, as that shot connected.
Mehadi scores with a punch to the head.
Craig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mehadi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craig defends well and Mehadi ends up having to push Craig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good shot there by Mehadi.
Mehadi throws a head kick that misses.
Craig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehadi shoots for a takedown but Craig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Craig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mehadi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mehadi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Craig counters by clinching up. #T1##TD#
Craig has clasped his hands together around Mehadi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mehadi tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.
Craig throws a strike aimed at the side of Mehadi's head but Mehadi avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Mehadi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mehadi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mehadi regains half guard, as Craig was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Craig is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mehadi sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Craig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Craig is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Craig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mehadi's head.
Craig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Mehadi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Craig postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mehadi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Craig, into his guard. #REVB##ES#
Craig wriggles free and stands up.
Mehadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mehadi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mehadi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Craig counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4##TD#
Craig ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Craig no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Craig controlling Mehadi's posture.
Mehadi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Craig manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a leg! Mehadi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mehadi manages to kick Craig off! Craig jumps back into Mehadi's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuf Mehadi.
I think Mehadi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mehadi!
Our winner, Yusuf Mehadi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tora throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Craig's head.
Craig blocks a head kick by Tora.
Shannon Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Craig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Craig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Tora actively working from the bottom here.
Tora is trying to control but can't.
Craig stops Tora from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Craig is trying to work for a kimura but Tora is defending well.
Tora trying to hold on to Craig's head to control him but Craig postures up.
Craig stops Tora from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB2#
Tora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Craig pulls his head out easily.
Tora wants to control but Craig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tora might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Craig haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tora is trying to stand up here but Craig is controlling him well.
Tora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Craig gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Craig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tora circles away.#CL#
Craig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tora is trying to break the clinch but Craig is controlling him.#T2#
Tora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
Tora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Craig.
#BC2#
Tora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Craig or perhaps it was just good defense by Tora, which made it look bad.
Craig shoots in looking for a takedown but Tora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Craig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Craig gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tora is looking to reverse the position.
Tora is pushing Craig's head away, looking to escape. Craig manages to hold on to the position though.
Tora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Craig off and has taken his back!
Craig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tora wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
Craig is really stuck here.
Craig is working hard here to advance position.
Craig is breathing heavily.#T4#
Craig looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tora.
Tora is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tora trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obayashi Tora dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tora lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Craig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tora trying his best to control but Craig has mounted him.
Tora regains half guard.
Tora is trying to stand up here but Craig is controlling him well.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig wants to take a breather but Tora is having none of it.
Tora trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES2#
Tora makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tora misses with a leg kick.
Craig darts in looking for a takedown but Tora gets double underhooks and turns Craig into the cage. #T1#
Tora misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Craig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Craig. #SUB2#
Tora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tora is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tora wants to sweep here but Craig controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tora is looking to cinch up a triangle. Craig throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tora's body to avoid the submission. Tora has instead reached around Craig's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tora arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Obayashi Tora!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Craig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalente is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalente moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Shannon Craig has been cut.
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalente misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Dalente looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Craig!
Craig is looking to regain half guard here but Dalente keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalente landing a few strikes.
Dalente has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Craig tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dalente cracks Craig with a big right hand but Craig just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Craig is rocked!
Dalente cracks Craig with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dalente immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Craig is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dalente!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Dalente!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Craig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Craig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munoz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Craig is in Munoz's guard.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Munoz wants to stand and escape but Craig is having none of it.
Craig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munoz's head.
Craig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munoz wants to stand and escape but Craig is having none of it.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig is standing up over Munoz. Munoz looks to escape but Craig dives into side control.
#SUB#
Munoz is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Craig take his back! Uh oh - Craig has got a rear naked choke here! Munoz is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shannon Craig!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Spada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spada scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Spada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Craig to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Craig has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Spada to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Craig is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Spada pulls down on the head and he's put Craig to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cesare Spada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gomi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Craig, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gomi prevents a body shot from Craig. #TD2#
Gomi pulls guard. #SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gomi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Gomi in his guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Craig holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi working some strikes from top position.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gomi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gomi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Craig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Craig tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
Gomi passes into side control, despite Craig's attempt to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Gomi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomi landing strikes. #ROC2#
Craig is rocked!
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Gomi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Craig looking for a sweep but Gomi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Oh Craig is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomi on the ground.
Craig is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gomi has taken his back.
Gomi is landing big shots and Craig is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Gomi!
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