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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfried Handel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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185 cm
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185 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Handel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handel lands with an uppercut that bounces Haskins off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Haskins.
Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handel manages to avoid it.
Haskins throws a body punch but Handel moves out of range.
Handel ducks right into an uppercut from Haskins.
Haskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins misses with a body shot.
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Handel.
Haskins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Handel on his heels. He'll look to pass Handel's guard now, I'm sure.
Haskins wants to control from the top but Handel keeps moving.
Handel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haskins defends well.
Handel keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handel is keeping the position for now.
Handel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haskins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haskins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haskins content to stall in guard here.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haskins trying to control but Handel is working from the bottom.
Handel keeping full guard, as Haskins tries to pass.
Haskins is working hard here to advance position.
Handel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haskins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haskins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handel is looking for a triangle but Haskins pushes his legs off easily.
Haskins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haskins slips nicely into half guard.
Handel wants to get back to his feet.
Haskins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handel is just riding it out for now. Haskins eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins is trying to work for a kimura but Handel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handel tries to roll over but Haskins keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Haskins seems content to control.
Haskins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handel defends it well.
Handel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haskins.
Haskins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haskins is landing with some decent strikes but Handel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins content just to control the position here.
Haskins wants to control the pace but Handel is squirming around nicely.
Haskins is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Handel is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Todd Haskins!
Todd Haskins gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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pop
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