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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusi has chosen Ekipa- BGD Syndicate as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 cm
26
193 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
30
195 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent 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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasa Gusi! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gusi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut. Chrome misses with an uppercut
and Gusi counters with a takedown into side control. Chrome tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gusi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chrome some visible discomfort.
Chrome wants to control but Gusi postures up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chrome is trying to get back to half guard. Chrome gets back to half guard. Gusi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chrome makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chrome. Gusi trying to control but Chrome is working from the bottom. Chrome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gusi won't allow Chrome to sweep him here. Chrome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gusi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chrome looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gusi passes into side control.
Chrome is trying to improve his position. Gusi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chrome knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Chrome is looking to reverse the position. Gusi landing a few strikes. Gusi throwing shots but missing, from side control. Gusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chrome keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gusi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chrome, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chrome is not content to let Gusi control the position. Chrome is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gusi wants to control but Chrome is keeping him busy. Chrome is looking to reverse the position. Gusi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chrome to see if he's OK. This has been an exciting period of action! Chrome is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gusi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Chrome is not content to let Gusi control the position. Gusi working Chrome over with strikes. Chrome manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gusi throwing strikes but missing. Gusi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gusi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Chrome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusi defends well. Gusi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Chrome tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chrome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gusi's guard. Gusi looking for a guillotine here but Chrome defends easily.
Chrome throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chrome is in close to Gusi's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chrome throwing strikes but missing. Chrome is looking to work some ground and pound but Gusi has wrist control. Chrome is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. 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! Gusi is looking for a triangle but Chrome pushes his legs off easily.
Chrome throws an elbow that misses. Gusi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chrome's guard. Nice move by Gusi! Chrome controls Gusi momentarily but Gusi frees himself. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gusi preventing the sweep. Gusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chrome is retaining full guard. Chrome wants to sweep but no luck. Chrome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gusi is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sasa Gusi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chrome jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chrome steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gusi. That one must have hurt. Gusi throws a head kick that misses. Gusi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gusi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chrome works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Gusi. That's going to slow Chrome down. Gusi swings for the body but Chrome moves out of range.
Chrome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gusi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gusi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chrome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gusi somewhat. Chrome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusi's head backwards. Chrome blocks the body kick.
Gusi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chrome leaves Gusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gusi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chrome throws a leg kick but Gusi sees it coming and moves out of range. Chrome fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gusi to the ground. Chrome is now in Gusi's guard. Sasa Gusi has got the better of the ground game so far. Chrome postures up in Gusi's guard and throws a big left but Gusi blocks it. This has been an exciting period of action! Chrome throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Chrome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chrome working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chrome with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chrome throwing strikes from guard but Gusi blocks nicely. Chrome won't allow Gusi to sweep him here. Chrome 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. Chrome trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gusi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chrome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gusi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gusi is in close to Chrome's body, working some short punches and elbows. Chrome tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gusi looking to pass the guard. Gusi forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chrome tries to roll over but Gusi keeps him under control. Chrome pushes Gusi off looking to stand but Gusi dives back in and keeps control.
Gusi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Chrome is looking to improve his position.
Gusi works his foot free and advances to mount. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusi dominating with strikes here. Chrome can't escape the position.
Gusi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chrome can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chrome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Chrome will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chrome misses with a looping right. Chrome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gusi wants to clinch up but Chrome keeps it at a distance. Chrome throws out a loose jab but Gusi uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gusi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chrome.
Gusi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chrome.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chrome misses with a hook. Gusi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chrome, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gusi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chrome. Chrome looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chrome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gusi tries to land a leg kick but Chrome saw it coming and moves away.
Chrome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gusi shoots for a takedown but Chrome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Chrome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusi manages to avoid it. Chrome works the jab nicely. Gusi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chrome. Chrome connects with a single shot there. Chrome throws a lazy right hand but Gusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mr Chrome is winning the standup battle so far. Gusi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chrome sprawls well. Chrome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gusi gets slowly back to his feet. Mr Chrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi. Chrome lands a leg kick that knocks Gusi off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gusi misses with a low kick. Gusi avoids the body shot from Chrome.
Chrome throws a big shot that misses. Nice straight punches there by Chrome. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chrome. Gusi moves out of range of the body kick from Chrome.
Chrome shoots in but Gusi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gusi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chrome's sensitive parts. Sloppy strikes from Chrome. Those never looked like landing. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gusi. Gusi closes the distance and clinches. Gusi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gusi cracks Chrome with a nice body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusi trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Chrome's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chrome working aggressively here.
Gusi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chrome's face.
It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut. Chrome tightens his grip and picks Gusi up, before dumping him to the ground. Gusi manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Chrome showed his dominance in that final round. I think Chrome has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Chrome! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mr Chrome made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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