Craft 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasili Linden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brutality
vs
Linden

182 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasili Linden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brutality drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brutality tries to move into full mount but can't pass Linden's legs.
Linden stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brutality tries to advance to mount but Linden denies him.

Brutality tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brutality working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brutality's best efforts.
Linden gets full guard.
Linden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Linden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brutality is controlling him.
Brutality in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linden controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality trying to stand up but can't free himself from Linden's guard.
Brutality tries to free his leg and advance position but Linden is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Linden shoots in for a takedown but Brutality shows good takedown defense.

Brutality gets the takedown into side control.
Linden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brutality wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brutality happy to just control the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linden is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linden gets back to half guard.
Linden wants to get back to his feet.
Linden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brutality.
Linden has his hands clasped together around Brutality's back. He's all about the action.

Linden makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutality throws out a loose jab but Linden uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brutality is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Linden.
Brutality is trying to get back to half guard.
Linden wants to control but Brutality is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutality gets back to half guard.
Brutality has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Linden is working away from the top position though.
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 Ultimate Brutality 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.

Brutality closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Linden quickly recovers to half guard.
Ultimate Brutality overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linden wants to get back to full guard.
Linden trying to get back to full guard but Brutality takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Linden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brutality thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Linden is looking to get to half guard.
Linden wants to hold on but Brutality pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linden has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Brutality is looking for the choke from the back position but Linden is controlling his hands well.
Brutality struggling to land strikes to the head as Linden covers up.
Brutality throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linden covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brutality wants to control but Linden is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linden trying to control the position but Brutality manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brutality's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Linden trying to control the position but Brutality manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brutality's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brutality is not going to allow Linden to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Linden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ultimate Brutality.

Brutality closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Brutality working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Linden is trying to control Brutality's posture but Brutality avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutality postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
I wouldn't like to be where Linden is right now.
Linden wants to control but Brutality postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linden holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Brutality dominated that second round.
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!

Brutality misses with a wild body shot.
Linden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brutality sprawls well. Brutality wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linden gets slowly back to his feet.

Brutality shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brutality showed some decent athleticism there.

Brutality is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brutality wants to free his trapped foot but Linden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linden wants to get back to his feet.
Brutality is trying to control. Linden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Linden pushes Brutality off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brutality moves in looking to clinch but Linden pushes him off.

Brutality closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Linden's guard.
Brutality trying to control the position from guard on top but Linden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutality chips away with some ground and pound.
Brutality wants to get up but he can't break Linden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brutality pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linden is keeping the position for now.

Linden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brutality is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Linden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brutality gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Linden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brutality defends well.
Brutality trying to control the position from guard on top but Linden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Linden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brutality gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Linden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wasili Linden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutality is looking for a sweep. Linden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Linden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ultimate Brutality is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brutality wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Brutality showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brutality 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Brutality!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einem Schlag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Einem Schlag has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ultimate Chaos's chin.

Chaos
vs
Schlag

182 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Einem Schlag !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlag doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chaos counters by moving into the clinch.
Schlag is trying to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling him.
Schlag is trying to break free.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schlag tries for a takedown but Chaos circles away easily

and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Chaos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schlag has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chaos but great work by Schlag .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ultimate Chaos just wasn't active enough.
Schlag misses with a takedown attempt

and Chaos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schlag !
Ultimate Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einem Schlag .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaos looking for a guillotine from mount but Schlag is having none of it.
Chaos unloads with some shots from mount but Schlag bucks and avoids them well.

Chaos is working for a guillotine from mount but Schlag frees his head quite easily.

Chaos gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chaos showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlag is trying to stand.

Chaos stands up out of the half guard.

Chaos takes the fight into the clinch.
Schlag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaos jumps guard.
Chaos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schlag puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schlag seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chaos wants to control but Schlag is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos is trying to stand back up but Schlag is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Chaos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schlag with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chaos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schlag !
Chaos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schlag squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chaos controlling from the full mount.

Chaos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schlag is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schlag and Chaos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos happy to just control the position for now.
Ultimate Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ultimate Chaos just wasn't active enough.

Chaos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schlag sprawls well initially but Chaos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schlag wants to stand back up but Chaos manages to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schlag will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schlag is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chaos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Schlag doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaos stops Schlag from getting back to his feet.

Chaos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schlag defends it well.
Schlag won't allow Chaos to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos moves into full mount! Schlag won't be happy about that!

Chaos get's back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Chaos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schlag is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Chaos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Schlag misses with a takedown

and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schlag looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chaos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chaos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlag taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Schlag with a poor takedown

and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown. Schlag fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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 Ultimate Chaos.

Chaos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos 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 three minutes gone in the round.

Ultimate Chaos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schlag with a poor takedown

and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control.
Ultimate Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Einem Schlag .
Chaos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schlag tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chaos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlag is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Chaos lands a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Chaos!
Ultimate Chaos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gunn
vs
White

186 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Bushido Clothing
Bushido Clothing

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, White Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gunn trying to control but White postures up.
Gunn is doing well to control the position and prevent White from advancing to side control.

White has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gunn defend it? White steps over the head and cranks it - Gunn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for White!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter White!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seasons in the Abyss. Fortunado has chosen Stairway to Heaven as his entrance music. Eddie King has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

King
vs
Fortunado

198 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquin Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fortunado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fortunado misses with a body kick.
Fortunado tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fortunado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Fortunado is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Fortunado.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Eddie King has been cut.
A solid body kick from Fortunado.
King is breathing heavily.
Fortunado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortunado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fortunado scores with a shot to the body.
Fortunado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortunado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortunado with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortunado.
Fortunado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortunado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Fortunado drops King with a big left hand and mounts him. King is in big trouble!

King is rocked!
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Fortunado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, King has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fortunado moves to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fortunado.

Fortunado is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fortunado is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Fortunado tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
Fortunado passes the guard and advances to mount!

Fortunado goes for an armbar but King turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from King.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Fortunado has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard.
Fortunado trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but King manages to pass to mount!
Fortunado is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
King looking to ground and pound but Fortunado is blocking nicely.
King throws some wild stikes that Fortunado manages to avoid easily.

King jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fortunado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fortunado and King has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Fortunado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fortunado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortunado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Fortunado slams his shin into King's torso.
Fortunado avoids the head kick by King.
Fortunado misses with a two punch combination.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Fortunado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fortunado lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortunado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
Fortunado throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fortunado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Fortunado works over King's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fortunado.
Fortunado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Joaquin Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortunado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortunado lands a front kick.
King seems to have got his legs back now.

Fortunado catches King napping and connects with a big right hand that sends King to the canvas!

Eddie King's cut is getting worse.

Fortunado drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Fortunado off! Fortunado jumps back into King's guard.

Fortunado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! King is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! King has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fortunado is looking to sinch up a triangle. King throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fortunado's body to avoid the submission. Fortunado has instead reached around King's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fortunado arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joaquin Fortunado!
In his post fight interview, Joaquin Fortunado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Crossan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thierry Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crossan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darude - Sandstorm. Henry has chosen Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music. Jamie Crossan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crossan
vs
Henry

183 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

[GTI] Divine Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Crossan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thierry Henry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crossan takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Crossan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry.
Crossan digs a good hook to Henry's body.
Crossan lands a nice looking body kick.
Henry looks for a takedown but Crossan sprawls well.
Crossan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crossan shoots for a double leg takedown but Henry sprawls well. He's pushed Crossan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crossan. Crossan obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crossan tries to avoid it but Henry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crossan to the ground. Crossan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crossan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively.
Henry is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crossan lands a slapping body shot.
Crossan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crossan misses the shot to the body.
Henry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crossan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crossan shoots for a double leg takedown but Henry sprawls well. He's pushed Crossan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Henry.
Crossan misses with a head kick.
Henry throws a series of punches but Crossan avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to score with a low kick but Crossan moves his leg out of the way.
Crossan throws a combination. Henry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crossan lands with a nice combination. Henry backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crossan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crossan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crossan.
Jamie Crossan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crossan works Henry's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Crossan. Beautiful body shot.
Henry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Crossan as Henry shoots in.
Jamie Crossan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thierry Henry.
Henry looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crossan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Crossan.
Crossan thuds a left hand into Henry's body.

Crossan lands a left and a right that send Henry crashing to the mat, dazed. Crossan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Henry is rocked!
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!
Crossan throws a monster overhand right that drops Henry! Crossan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Crossan!
Jamie Crossan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"Thierry Henry is a top fighter and I respect him a lot, I.. am a fan of his, which is rare for me to admit. I believed I could win this fight though and I know I am ready to carry Craft. I know this crowd agrees with me its time for me to fight for the title. Thank you everyone and goodnight.'.