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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thor Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotard Krasnodebski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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32
164 lbs
31 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berserk.
Krasnodebski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berserk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Krasnodebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berserk moves out of range of the leg kick from Krasnodebski.
Berserk tries to counter by clinching up but Krasnodebski breaks away and moves out of range.
Berserk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krasnodebski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krasnodebski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krasnodebski lands a nice looking body shot.
Berserk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berserk.
Krasnodebski misses with a looping right.
Krasnodebski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk tries to work over Krasnodebski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krasnodebski struggles to land a body shot inside as Berserk controls his hands.
Krasnodebski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berserk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berserk gets through Krasnodebski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski throws a head punch that misses.
Krasnodebski lands with a left to the head.
Krasnodebski struggles to land a body shot inside as Berserk controls his hands.
Berserk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krasnodebski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berserk blocks a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Berserk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krasnodebski lands with a short shot to the head.
Krasnodebski tries to throw a body punch but Berserk avoids it by throwing Krasnodebski back against the cage.
Berserk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berserk is trying to pull guard but Krasnodebski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Krasnodebski - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Berserk.
I was talking to Berserk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krasnodebski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berserk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krasnodebski is keeping busy.
Berserk blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski throws a punch but it's blocked by Berserk.
Berserk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krasnodebski up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Berserk.
Krasnodebski effectively controlling the action here.
Krasnodebski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnodebski blocks an uppercut.
Berserk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berserk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berserk blocks an uppercut.
Berserk struggles to land a body shot inside as Krasnodebski controls his hands.
Berserk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krasnodebski takes a shot to the head.
Berserk misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Berserk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krasnodebski struggles to land a body shot inside as Berserk controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position but instead, Berserk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krasnodebski into the cage.
Berserk fails to pull guard.
Krasnodebski lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krasnodebski misses with a body punch.
Berserk working aggressively here.
Krasnodebski can't find room to land a body shot as Berserk controls the action.
A short right from Berserk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berserk.
Krasnodebski gets through Berserk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berserk misses with a punch on the inside.
Berserk jumps guard but Krasnodebski stands there with Berserk around his waist. Berserk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Berserk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berserk tries to throw a body punch but Krasnodebski avoids it by throwing Berserk back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Krasnodebski to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski misses with some punches.
Krasnodebski tries a body shot but Berserk blocks it.
Come on Berserk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Krasnodebski working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch to the body.
Berserk prevents a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berserk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krasnodebski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnodebski blocking some punches.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berserk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krasnodebski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krasnodebski scores with a leg kick.
Berserk throws a leg kick
and Krasnodebski counters with a nice body kick.
Krasnodebski tries to land a leg kick but Berserk saw it coming and moves away.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krasnodebski swings for the body but Berserk moves out of range.
Krasnodebski looks to score with a jab to the body but Berserk is just out of range.
Krasnodebski throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krasnodebski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krasnodebski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berserk rather than just go for the knockout.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
Berserk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berserk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krasnodebski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krasnodebski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berserk was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
Berserk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krasnodebski clobbers Berserk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krasnodebski.
Berserk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berserk avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick
and Berserk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berserk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berserk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berserk misses with a body shot.
Berserk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krasnodebski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berserk moves into the clinch.
Berserk blocking some punches.
A short left from Berserk.
Berserk throws a punch but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krasnodebski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasnodebski misses with the head strike.
Berserk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berserk successfully pulls guard.
Berserk trying to keep a closed guard but Krasnodebski is proving a slippery customer.
Berserk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krasnodebski passes into half guard.
Krasnodebski is trying to control the action in half guard but Berserk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krasnodebski is looking for a kimura but Berserk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krasnodebski to get the leverage.
Krasnodebski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berserk sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski is looking for a kimura here.
Berserk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krasnodebski is working away from the top position though.
Krasnodebski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berserk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krasnodebski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berserk tries to roll over but Krasnodebski keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berserk looking for submissions off his back.
Berserk trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Berserk is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krasnodebski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krasnodebski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berserk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berserk tries to clinch there but Krasnodebski circles away.
Krasnodebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krasnodebski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Berserk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berserk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krasnodebski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Berserk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Berserk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnodebski struggles to land a body shot inside as Berserk controls his hands.
Berserk is looking to control Krasnodebski's arms but Krasnodebski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Berserk has his back to the cage.
Berserk scores with a shot to the side of Krasnodebski's head.
Berserk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berserk slowing the pace effectively.
Berserk is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thor Berserk.
Berserk checks a low kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski scores with a nice head shot.
Krasnodebski throws a shot from downtown. Berserk moves away and avoids it.
Krasnodebski misses with a left hand
and Berserk counters with a nice body shot.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski connects with a solid leg kick.
Berserk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnodebski moves away.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook
and Berserk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berserk lands with a shot to the body.
Berserk misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski cracks Berserk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berserk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krasnodebski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berserk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berserk fakes the leg kick and cracks Krasnodebski in the body.
Berserk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries to work over Berserk's front leg with a kick but Berserk checks it.
Berserk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Berserk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krasnodebski moves into the clinch successfully.
Krasnodebski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berserk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Krasnodebski.
Berserk blocks an uppercut.
Berserk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krasnodebski up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krasnodebski misses with a knee strike.
Krasnodebski takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krasnodebski.
A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land.
Come on Berserk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Berserk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krasnodebski lands a left hand.
Berserk tries to pull guard but Krasnodebski won't allow it.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berserk is trying to pull guard but Krasnodebski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berserk tries to pull guard but Krasnodebski won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Berserk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krasnodebski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berserk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berserk's elbow.
Berserk has Krasnodebski pushed against the cage.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berserk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krasnodebski is keeping busy.
Berserk tries to throw a body punch but Krasnodebski avoids it by throwing Berserk back against the cage.
Berserk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krasnodebski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski tries a knee to the head but Berserk blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krasnodebski blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land.
Berserk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berserk gets control of Krasnodebski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berserk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Berserk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski really 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.
Berserk throws the kick towards the body but Krasnodebski avoids it.
Krasnodebski with a nice cross.
Berserk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Krasnodebski.
Berserk throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berserk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krasnodebski takes a swing at Berserk's ribcage but misses.
Krasnodebski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Berserk moves into the clinch.
Berserk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnodebski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Krasnodebski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Berserk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berserk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krasnodebski as Berserk tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krasnodebski's elbow.
Krasnodebski blocking some punches.
Berserk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berserk misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krasnodebski.
Berserk blocks a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Berserk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krasnodebski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski is trying to maintain a safe position but Berserk gets an underhook and turns Krasnodebski into the cage.
Krasnodebski working aggressively here.
Krasnodebski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berserk is trying to maintain a safe position but Krasnodebski gets an underhook and turns Berserk into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Berserk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krasnodebski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krasnodebski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berserk pulls Krasnodebski into guard.
Krasnodebski wants to pass the guard but Berserk is keeping the position.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position from guard on top but Berserk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berserk trying to control the position.
Krasnodebski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berserk is trying to control Krasnodebski's posture but Krasnodebski avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berserk, who protects the arm well.
Berserk wants to control but Krasnodebski postures up.
Berserk trying to control but Krasnodebski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Will Krasnodebski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Krasnodebski has the hooks in. Berserk is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krasnodebski looking to break Berserk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berserk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krasnodebski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Berserk staying busy and making it hard for Krasnodebski to control.
Berserk wants to escape the position.
Krasnodebski doesn't have the hooks in and Berserk manages to turn into his guard.
Berserk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krasnodebski keeping moving, preventing Berserk from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berserk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krasnodebski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Berserk takes a swing at Krasnodebski's ribcage but misses.
Krasnodebski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krasnodebski lands an overhand right.
Krasnodebski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krasnodebski darts in and clinches Berserk up against the cage.
Berserk taking a breather.
A short right from Berserk on the inside.
Krasnodebski wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krasnodebski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk swings wildly with an uppercut but Krasnodebski uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krasnodebski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski prevents a body shot from Berserk.
Berserk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Berserk can't find room to land a body shot as Krasnodebski controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Berserk.
Krasnodebski cracks Berserk with a nice body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a head punch that misses.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krasnodebski lands an uppercut.
Berserk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krasnodebski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Berserk tries to work over Krasnodebski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krasnodebski lands a body shot.
Berserk gets through Krasnodebski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berserk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thor Berserk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski can't find room to land a body shot as Berserk controls the action.
Berserk leaning against his opponent.
Berserk working aggressively here.
Krasnodebski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krasnodebski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berserk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krasnodebski backwards.
Krasnodebski lands a hook that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krasnodebski struggles to land a body shot inside as Berserk controls his hands.
Krasnodebski lands a body punch.
Krasnodebski tries to land a knee to the head but Berserk blocks with his arms.
Berserk wants to stall.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krasnodebski taking a breather.
Berserk throws a punch but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berserk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berserk lands a body shot.
Berserk misses with some punches.
Krasnodebski working aggressively here.
Berserk lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Berserk.
Berserk jumps guard.
Krasnodebski wants to pass the guard but Berserk is keeping the position.
Berserk trying to control the position.
Krasnodebski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berserk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is looking for a triangle but Krasnodebski pushes his legs off easily.
Berserk looking for a guillotine here but Krasnodebski defends easily.
Berserk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gotard Krasnodebski.
Well Krasnodebski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotard Krasnodebski!
Our winner, Gotard Krasnodebski, 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.
Thor Berserk spoke after the fight, saying 'I am better then this.'.
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