|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nightmare. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
24
172 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
|
171 cm
25
170 lbs
9 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Kvasir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kvasir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton Atkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson tries to work over Kvasir's front leg with a kick but Kvasir checks it.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Kvasir's leg. Kvasir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kvasir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kvasir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvasir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir 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.
Kvasir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kvasir has Atkinson in his guard.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Kvasir has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kvasir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kvasir on the ground.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Kvasir is keeping the position.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkinson stands up over Kvasir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvasir working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasir looking for a guillotine here but Atkinson defends easily.
Atkinson is working Kvasir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson trying to control but Kvasir is working from the bottom.
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Kvasir is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvasir has an active guard here but Atkinson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Kvasir won't allow it.
Atkinson winds up and cracks Kvasir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Kvasir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson 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.
Kvasir looking for submissions off his back.
Kvasir is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is trying to get back to full guard.
Kvasir has hold of Atkinson's hands but Atkinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson lands strikes from half guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Kvasir is having none of it.
Kvasir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atkinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atkinson's back!
Kvasir has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kvasir tightening his grip on Atkinson, looking for the choke.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Kvasir has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Atkinson right now.
Kvasir is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clayton Atkinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atkinson. Kvasir shrugs it off though.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kvasir misses with a takedown
and Atkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Kvasir's leg. Kvasir is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kvasir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atkinson did well to prevent Kvasir getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura here.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.
Kvasir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson pushes Kvasir off looking to stand but Kvasir dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvasir is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kvasir 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.
Kvasir tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is controlling Kvasir's trapped leg to prevent Kvasir from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atkinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kvasir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Kvasir seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Djin Kvasir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kvasir gets the takedown into side control.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvasir keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atkinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kvasir is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Atkinson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kvasir is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking to regain half guard here but Kvasir keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvasir has hold of Atkinson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkinson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kvasir cranks the arm and Atkinson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkinson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Djin Kvasir!
Djin Kvasir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
37% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
