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O.R.G. 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Lynix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Lynix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Lynix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Lynix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynix cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lynix scores with a nice strike.
Lynix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lynix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Lars Lynix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Williams.
Lynix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Lynix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lynix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Lynix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynix working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Lynix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Lynix!
Lynix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynix trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams working for a triangle but Lynix defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynix drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Lynix off! Lynix jumps back into Williams's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynix defends well.
Lynix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Lynix defends easily.
Lynix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams looks gassed!
Lynix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams wants to sweep here but Lynix controlling him for the moment.
Lynix trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Lynix looking to pass the guard.
Lynix drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Lynix off! Lynix jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lynix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lynix is aware though and is defending well.
Lynix trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Lynix won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Lynix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lynix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lynix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lynix trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynix is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Lynix 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.
Lynix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Lynix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lars Lynix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Williams.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lynix.
Lynix lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Lynix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Lynix had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lynix lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phil Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lynix, as that shot connected.
Williams tries for a takedown but Lynix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynix throws a good cross that connects.
Lars Lynix is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Lynix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lynix. That snapped Williams's head back.
Lynix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Phil Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynix jabs at Williams's body.
Lynix tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams is rocked!
Lynix connects with a looping right hand.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynix finish him?
A jab lands there for Lynix.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lynix, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from Lynix.
Williams misses with the combination.
Lynix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynix lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Lynix avoids the head kick by Williams.
Lynix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lynix.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynix circles away.
Lynix scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Lynix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lynix shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Williams is backing up but Lynix catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Williams covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lynix Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Lynix!
Our winner, Lars Lynix, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Moony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moony has chosen Kasabian- Where did all the love go as his entrance music. David Haye could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Moony's chin.
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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213 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, James Moony!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moony lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Haye is looking to close the distance but Moony sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Haye crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Haye is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). James Moony!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Moony thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Foti Vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Translucent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vasa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Highway to Hell (AC/DC). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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199 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Foti Vasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Translucent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Translucent avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasa shoots for a double leg takedown but Translucent sprawls well. He's pushed Vasa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Translucent lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasa off the cage and back into range.
Vasa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Translucent's waist but Translucent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foti Vasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Translucent counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Translucent.
Translucent lands a body punch.
Translucent stalling.
Vasa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Translucent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Translucent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Translucent scores with a hook to the body.
Vasa is breathing heavily.
Translucent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasa backwards.
Translucent lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Translucent lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Translucent.
Translucent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Translucent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasas head.
Translucent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasa backwards.
Translucent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasa wants a takedown but no success here.
Translucent scores with a shot to the side of Vasa's head.
A short uppercut from Translucent.
Vasa is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Translucent.
Oh Vasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Translucent lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Translucent on the inside.
Translucent lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vasa to his knees! Translucent keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Translucent!
Mr Translucent really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aamos Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Go Hard or Go Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aamos Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Berg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg throwing strikes but missing.
Berg 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.
Berg stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Berg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berg tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith misses with a strike from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berg controlling the position.
Berg lands a few punches from side control.
Berg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berg.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berg working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Berg tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berg decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Berg throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Berg shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aamos Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries a low kick but Berg avoids it.
Berg swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Berg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Berg sits in half guard.
Berg throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Berg thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aamos Berg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Berg blocks a head kick by Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Berg keeps him there for the moment.
Smith wants to break free but Berg has control.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith throws a hook but Berg avoids it easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berg.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Berg blocks a head kick by Smith.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berg drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Berg thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Berg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Berg looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard.
Berg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Aamos Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berg wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith wants to control but Berg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to kick Berg off in order to stand up. Berg Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Berg is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Berg dominates the positioning.
Berg has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Berg is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Berg hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aamos Berg!
During a confident post fight interview, Aamos Berg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Flower . Albert Craddock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Craddock!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid looks for a takedown but Craddock sprawls well.
Craddock clinches.
The Kid is looking for a takedown.
The Kid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Kid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle The Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craddock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Craddock throws a leg kick which misses The Kid's front leg but catches the back leg as The Kid tries to avoid it.
Craddock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Craddock lands but The Kid takes it in his stride.
Craddock delivers a nice body kick.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown but Craddock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Kid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but Craddock sprawls well. He's pushed The Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Kid is breathing heavily.
Craddock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Craddock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Kid.
The Kid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craddock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Craddock throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Craddock!
The Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Craddock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Craddock connects with an inside leg kick.
Craddock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Craddock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Kid tries for a takedown but Craddock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craddock connects with a leg kick. The Kid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Craddock closes the distance and clinches.
Craddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albert Craddock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Kid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Craddock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Craddock lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craddock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Craddock cracks the inside of The Kid's front leg.
The Kid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Craddock.
Craddock moves into range and clinches up with The Kid.
The Kid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craddock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Craddock.
Craddock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Kid will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Craddock, right into the meat.
The Kid shoots in for a double leg but Craddock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craddock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Craddock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Kid.
Craddock feints a jab promting The Kid to slip. Craddock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Kid slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Kid. That did some damage!
The Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Kid. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Craddock throws a nice head kick!
Craddock throws a combination. The Kid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Craddock closes the distance and clinches.
The Kid goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craddock prevents it.
The Kid is working for takedown but Craddock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
The Kid shoots in looking for a takedown but Craddock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Kid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craddock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Craddock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Kid eats them both and turns towards Craddock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Kid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Craddock lands with a nice combination. The Kid backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Craddock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Craddock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craddock lands with a kick to the temple. The Kid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craddock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Craddock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Craddock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craddock moves into the clinch.
Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craddock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kyle The Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craddock lands with an uppercut that bounces The Kid off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Kid shoots in and drives through. Craddock sprawls well.
Craddock forces The Kid back against the cage and clinches.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
Craddock tries to bum rush The Kid with a series of wild strikes but The Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Craddock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Kid looks for a takedown but Craddock sprawls well.
The Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Craddock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Kid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Craddock wants to stand but The Kid is controlling the position.
The Kid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Craddock as The Kid shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Craddock throws a head kick that half lands.
Craddock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Craddock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Craddock connects with a solid leg kick.
Craddock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Kid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Craddock was covering up waiting for the punch and The Kid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Kid stays in close to Craddock's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle The Kid.
Craddock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craddock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
The Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but Craddock sprawls well. He's pushed The Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle The Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craddock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Craddock.
Craddock wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Craddock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Kid circles away quickly and effectively.
Craddock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craddock leaves The Kid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Craddock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Kid.
A head kick from Craddock lands but The Kid takes it in his stride.
Craddock throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Kid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Craddock clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craddock gets a clinch.
The Kid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craddock after a bit of a struggle.
Craddock breaks from the clinch.
Craddock lands a head kick!
The Kid with a poor takedown
and Craddock counters with a big head kick but The Kid shrugs it off.
Craddock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for The Kid with that takedown attempt.
Craddock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Craddock fakes the leg kick and cracks The Kid in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craddock instigates a clinch.
Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Kid tries for a takedown but Craddock circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Craddock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Craddock lands with a nice combination. The Kid backs away looking to recover.
Craddock thows a body kick. The Kid tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Craddock lands a high kick!
Kyle The Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Kid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craddock tries to avoid it but The Kid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craddock to the ground. Craddock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Kid misses with a takedown attempt - Craddock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craddock throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Kid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Craddock.
Craddock has closed the distance and engaged The Kid in a clinch.
The Kid takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Craddock to work.
Craddock prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle The Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Craddock scores with a four punch combination!
Craddock lands a head kick. The Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Craddock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craddock instigates a clinch.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Kid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Craddock - the referee stops the clock and The Kid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Craddock. The Kid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for The Kid with that takedown attempt.
Craddock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Craddock lands with a slapping head kick.
Craddock throws a nice head kick!
Craddock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Craddock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Kid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Craddock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craddock lands with a kick to the temple. The Kid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craddock connects with a high kick.
Craddock throws a combination. The Kid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Craddock lands with a kick to the temple. The Kid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Kid closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craddock circles away.
Albert Craddock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craddock with a hook.
The Kid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Kid is defended easily by Craddock.
The Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craddock sprawls well. Craddock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Craddock lands with a kick to the temple. The Kid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Craddock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock throws a head kick that The Kid semi-blocks.
The Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but Craddock sprawls well. He's pushed The Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Craddock throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Kid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Craddock.
Craddock scoring well with a low kick there.
The Kid shoots and misses
and Craddock counters with a low kick, right behind The Kid 's knee.
Both fighters circling a little - Craddock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craddock.
Craddock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Kid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Craddock lands with a slapping head kick.
Kyle The Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craddock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Kid eats them both and turns towards Craddock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Kid tries for a takedown but Craddock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid looking to score a takedown here. Craddock is defending well but The Kid drives through and ends up in Craddock's guard.
Craddock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Kid controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craddock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Kid is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Kid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Kid is trying to control. Craddock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Craddock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craddock 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Craddock!
Albert Craddock made sure to mention his sponsor, Wisdom clothing (O.R.G) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebediah Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed has chosen Reverend And The Makers - Heavyweight Champion Of The World as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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288 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Red!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Jebediah Reed!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Red.
Red is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Red avoids the body shot from Reed.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Red will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Red moves away from the strike by Reed.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed throws the left hand but Red avoids the punch easily.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Red counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Red stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red blocks a jab.
Red lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed looks gassed!
Red scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Red.
Red fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Red moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed gets caught napping as Red dives in and scores a takedown. Reed manages to retain guard.
Reed is looking to stand back up but Red counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reed.
Red passes the guard and advances to mount!
Red scoring with strikes but Reed is staying in there.
Red working Reed over with strikes here.
It looks like Jebediah Reed has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red cracks Reed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That has opened up Jebediah Reed's cut even more.
Red postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Reed badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Red around the waist but Red pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Red is the winner by TKO! Red jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Red!
Mr Red retains his super heavyweight title!
Mr Red really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chavez Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Lime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chavez Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lime connects with a body shot that sends Chavez's belly button to the back.
Lime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chavez back to the cage. Lime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lime.
Lime lands a right hook to the body.
Lime scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lime digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Lime lands the left hand.
Lime throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and Lime finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lime throws a big elbow that misses.
Lime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lime trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Lime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lime.
Lime tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
Lime passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lime not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lime throwing shots but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Chavez pushes Lime off looking to stand but Lime dives back in and keeps control.
Lime wants to free his trapped foot but Chavez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Lime takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lime is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lime working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lime is nestled in close to Chavez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lime thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Lime throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lime.
Chavez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lime. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lime works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lime with shots to the head and body - Chavez looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lime looking to secure an arm triangle but Chavez defends it well.
Lime is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chavez is surviving well by controlling Lime's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chavez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lime with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lime.
Chavez is rocked!
Chavez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lime's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Lime!
Mr Lime retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Lime waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puska has chosen You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf tries to sprawl but Puska drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Graf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graf has his hands on Puska's head, controlling the position.
Puska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puska passes into half guard.
Puska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graf is trying to get back to full guard.
Graf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puska's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puska's back!
Graf softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Graf lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Graf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puska takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Puska turns into Graf and is now in his guard.
Puska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puska is working Graf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puska postures up in Graf's guard and throws a big left but Graf blocks it.
Graf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Puska from controlling successfully.
Puska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puska drops back looking for a leg! Graf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graf manages to kick Puska off! Puska jumps back into Graf's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graf's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Puska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puska's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puska's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to escape the position.
Graf lands a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I really don't envy Puska right now.
Puska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Graf's guard. Nice work there by Puska.
Graf trying to keep a closed guard but Puska is proving a slippery customer.
Puska is sitting in close to Graf's body. Graf has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Puska is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Puska is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graf.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artem Graf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homo Heikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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223 lbs
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202 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Homo Heikki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heikki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gold on his heels. He'll look to pass Gold's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Heikki is working Gold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heikki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heikki stops Gold from standing up.
Heikki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heikki preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heikki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heikki defends well.
Heikki throws an elbow that misses. Gold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Heikki's guard. Nice move by Gold!
Gold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heikki has Gold pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Heikki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Heikki lands a nice shot to the head.
Heikki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gold taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Heikki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heikki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Heikki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gold defending well though.
Gold gets back to full guard.
Heikki postures up in Gold's guard and throws a big left but Gold blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikki is aware though and is defending well.
Heikki looking to pass the guard.
Heikki trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heikki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold working for a triangle but Heikki defends it easily.
Heikki postures up and lands a big shot to Gold's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heikki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikki stopping the sweep attempt from Gold.
Heikki throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely.
Heikki landing some decent shots from guard.
Gold 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.
Heikki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heikki!
Heikki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heikki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikki is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heikki trying to control but Gold postures up.
Gold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heikki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gold throwing shots but Heikki is blocking nicely.
Gold throwing shots but Heikki is blocking nicely.
Gold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heikki trying to control but Gold postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heikki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Homo Heikki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A cross from Gold lands.
Gold throws a nice head kick!
Gold has Heikki up against the cage in a clinch.
Heikki has clasped his hands together around Gold's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gold is looking for a sweep.
Gold gets back to half guard.
Heikki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Heikki sits in half guard.
Gold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gold controls Heikki momentarily but Heikki frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikki wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Gold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikki is aware though and is defending well.
Heikki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
Heikki with a nice head shot there.
Heikki working some strikes from top position.
Gold is looking for a triangle but Heikki pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heikki won't allow Gold to sweep him here.
Gold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heikki passes into side control.
Heikki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heikki tries to move to mount but Gold blocks the move with his legs.
Gold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gold wants to improve his position but Heikki is controlling well.
Gold trying to control but Heikki postures up.
Heikki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gold is looking to improve his position.
Heikki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heikki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heikki.
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
Homo Heikki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heikki wants to pass the guard but Gold is defending well.
Gold looking for submissions off his back.
Heikki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heikki is looking to take a break and control but Gold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heikki seems to be looking for submissions.
Heikki trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold wants to control but Heikki is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heikki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heikki's back!
Heikki can't escape the position.
Gold thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Heikki wants to escape the position.
Heikki turns into Gold and is now in his guard.
Heikki distracts Gold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikki landing with the ground and pound.
Gold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heikki's guard.
Gold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heikki's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heikki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gold trying to control but Heikki is working from the bottom.
Heikki is trying to control the position but Gold postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Homo Heikki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heikki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gold was covering up waiting for the punch and Heikki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Heikki trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heikki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heikki is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
Gold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold controls Heikki momentarily but Heikki frees himself.
Heikki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heikki has managed to get both his arms back between Gold's legs - danger averted.
Gold lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heikki!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikki is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heikki looks a forlorn figure.
Heikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gold landing strikes from the mount.
Heikki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Heikki tries to lock up and control but Gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heikki is bucking up trying to escape but Gold cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikki is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Gold connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heikki hang on?
Heikki is rocked!
Gold throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heikki because Gold loaded up on that one.
Heikki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mr Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands a nice shot to the head.
Heikki is still in real trouble! Can Gold finish him?
Gold loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Heikki scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Gold land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Gold stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Gold!
Mr Gold retains his light heavyweight title!
Mr Gold managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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