PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dam Kogus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kogus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJfJbPj-51o kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dam Kogus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Craddock
vs
Kogus

197 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
26
163 lbs
3 - 11 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Craddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Dam Kogus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craddock blocks a low kick nicely.
Craddock slaps away a takedown attempt from Kogus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Craddock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Craddock drives through and clinches with Kogus against the cage.
Kogus is trying to pull guard but Craddock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kogus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craddock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albert Craddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dam Kogus.
Craddock stops a takedown attempt from Kogus.

Craddock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craddock feints and then cracks Kogus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kogus down.

Craddock moves into the clinch.

Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Craddock lands but Kogus takes it in his stride.
Kogus tries for a takedown but Craddock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craddock scores with a head kick. Kogus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Craddock misses.
Craddock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Craddock, right into the meat.
Kogus shoots in for a takedown but Craddock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Craddock.
Kogus fails with a takedown attempt.
Craddock throws a leg kick which misses Kogus's front leg but catches the back leg as Kogus tries to avoid it.
Craddock fakes the leg kick and cracks Kogus in the body.
Kogus tries to clinch there but Craddock circles away.
Craddock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kogus needs to keep his hands up - Craddock had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craddock thumps Kogus with a low kick.
Craddock throws a leg kick which misses Kogus's front leg but catches the back leg as Kogus tries to avoid it.
Kogus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kogus takes a kick to the side of the head.

Craddock instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kogus.
Kogus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Craddock as he jumps to the side.
Craddock scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craddock circles away.
Kogus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kogus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Craddock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craddock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kogus looks gassed!

Craddock rushes Kogus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craddock lands a damaging elbow.

Craddock manages to break the clinch.
Kogus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Craddock circles away.
Craddock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Craddock counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kogus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Craddock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kogus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Craddock connects with an inside leg kick.

Craddock moves into the clinch successfully.
Kogus is trying to pull guard but Craddock has him pressed against the cage.
Kogus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craddock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kogus misses with a body punch.

Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kogus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Craddock tries to avoid it but Kogus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Craddock to the ground. Craddock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Craddock is looking to slow Kogus down with leg kicks.
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!

Craddock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Craddock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Craddock lands a head kick!
Kogus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craddock is fending him off so far but Kogus persists. Nope, Craddock circles away and we're back to standing.
Craddock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kogus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Craddock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Craddock swats away the attempt to clinch by Kogus.
Craddock lands with a slapping head kick.
Kogus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Albert Craddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dam Kogus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craddock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Craddock rushes Kogus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Craddock.

Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craddock connects with a looping right hand.
Craddock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albert Craddock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craddock scores with a head kick.
Craddock throws a head kick that half lands.
Craddock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Craddock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kogus looks for a takedown but Craddock sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craddock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Albert Craddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craddock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kogus.
Kogus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kogus is breathing heavily.
Craddock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craddock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Craddock has Kogus up against the cage in a clinch.
Craddock is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Craddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Craddock lands a head kick. Kogus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Craddock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kogus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Craddock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kogus tries for a takedown but Craddock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kogus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Craddock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kogus.

Craddock drives through and clinches with Kogus against the cage.

Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kogus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craddock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Craddock just leaning against Kogus, taking a breather.
Kogus fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Craddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kogus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kogus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craddock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kogus tries to clinch
and Craddock counters with a big head kick but Kogus shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Craddock dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice body kick from Craddock.
Kogus has his takedown stuffed
and Craddock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kogus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craddock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Craddock lands a high kick!
Kogus doesn't manage to clinch there - Craddock circles away.
Craddock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craddock wants it to stay on the feet.
Albert Craddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dam Kogus.
Craddock scores with a push kick.
Kogus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kogus tries for a takedown but Craddock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craddock scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craddock throws a nice head kick!
Craddock scores with a leg kick.
Craddock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Craddock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kogus's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Craddock.
Craddock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kogus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Craddock. That one must have hurt.
Kogus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Craddock.
Craddock throws a right hand that Kogus ducks under and follows up with a left that Kogus also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kogus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogus tries to clinch but Craddock moves away

and Craddock moves into the clinch.

Craddock manages to break the clinch.
Craddock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Craddock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Craddock lands a head kick. Kogus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Craddock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Craddock wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogus shoots in for a double leg but Craddock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craddock lands a nice looking body kick.
Craddock throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kogus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Craddock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Craddock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Craddock.
Craddock delivers a nice body kick.
Craddock connects with a high kick.
Craddock scores with a head kick. Kogus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kogus with a poor takedown
and Craddock counters with a solid body kick.
Craddock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kogus backs up against the cage.
Craddock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kogus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craddock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kogus.
Kogus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Craddock.
Craddock stalks Kogus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kogus's face. Kogus staggers backwards, shaken.
Kogus takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kogus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Craddock - the referee stops the clock and Kogus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Craddock. Kogus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kogus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craddock scores with a head kick.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craddock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Craddock is looking to slow Kogus down with leg kicks.
Dam Kogus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Craddock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craddock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Craddock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craddock 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Craddock!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Albert Craddock waved his t-shirt featuring Wisdom clothing (O.R.G)'s logo in front of the cameras.