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Fight Night -1- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gypsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Santoyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santoyo has chosen Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Gypsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Santoyo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gypsy misses with a two punch combination.
Gypsy fails with a takedown attempt.
Santoyo throws a nice looking combination but Gypsy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santoyo avoids the head kick by Gypsy.
Santoyo slaps away a takedown attempt from Gypsy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santoyo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gypsy closes the distance and pushes Santoyo back into the cage.
Gypsy stalling the fight.
Santoyo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gypsy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoyo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gypsy is fending him off so far but Santoyo persists. Nope, Gypsy circles away and we're back to standing.
Gypsy tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santoyo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gypsy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santoyo's guard.
Gypsy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santoyo on the ground.
Gypsy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santoyo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoyo wants to stand and escape but Gypsy is having none of it.
Gypsy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gypsy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santoyo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gypsy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gypsy stands up from Santoyo's guard - Gypsy perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoyo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gypsy but Gypsy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gypsy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carlos Gypsy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Santoyo.
Santoyo throws a low kick but Gypsy avoids it.
Santoyo blocks a head kick by Gypsy.
Santoyo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gypsy.
Santoyo looks winded!
Santoyo throws a right hand that Gypsy ducks under and follows up with a left that Gypsy also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santoyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Gypsy, which made it look bad.
Gypsy shoots in and gets a takedown into Santoyo's guard.
Gypsy is standing up over Santoyo. Santoyo looks to escape but Gypsy dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gypsy controls the position.
Gypsy wants to control but Santoyo is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gypsy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santoyo tries to clinch there but Gypsy circles away.
Gypsy is looking for a counter combo.
Santoyo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santoyo tries to clinch but Gypsy moves out of range.
Gypsy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santoyo quickly recovers to half guard.
Gypsy is working for a kimura but Santoyo is defending it quite comfortably.
Santoyo wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoyo is concentrating on defense, preventing Gypsy from advancing position.
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.
Santoyo gets full guard.
Santoyo is breathing heavily.
Gypsy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santoyo looking to control.
Gypsy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gypsy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santoyo misses with a takedown attempt
and Gypsy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santoyo is trying to break the clinch but Gypsy is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santoyo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy has hold of one of Santoyo's legs. Santoyo is fighting the takedown attempt but Gypsy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gypsy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santoyo is looking for a triangle but Gypsy pushes his legs off easily.
Gypsy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Santoyo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gypsy feints and as Santoyo raises his hands in defense, Gypsy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gypsy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gypsy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santoyo keeping moving, preventing Gypsy from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy stays in close to Santoyo's body and controls the position.
Carlos Gypsy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gypsy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santoyo's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four 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.
Gypsy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gypsy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santoyo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gypsy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santoyo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gypsy misses with a body kick.
Santoyo wants to clinch.
Gypsy attempts a counter takedown but Santoyo avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gypsy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Santoyo or perhaps it was just good defense by Gypsy, which made it look bad.
Gypsy drives through with a takedown into Santoyo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gypsy wanted to stand there but Santoyo had control of the position.
Santoyo looking to control.
Santoyo looking for a sweep. Not yet Santoyo, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gypsy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Santoyo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gypsy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoyo tries to sprawl but Gypsy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Gypsy.
Gypsy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santoyo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santoyo landing a few short strikes.
Santoyo trying to control here.
Gypsy content to control rather than advance.
Santoyo is looking for a sweep. Gypsy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoyo is looking to control Gypsy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santoyo avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gypsy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gypsy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santoyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santoyo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gypsy.
Santoyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santoyo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gypsy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Santoyo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santoyo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gypsy is controlling him well.
Gypsy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santoyo to see if he's OK.
Gypsy decides to stand back up. Gypsy steps back and let's Santoyo get back to his feet.
Gypsy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santoyo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gypsy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santoyo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Gypsy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gypsy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gypsy!
Carlos Gypsy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kola Dum Knightling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kola Dum Knightling!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Dum Knightling misses
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Dum Knightling tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gustafsson prevents Dum Knightling from getting the reversal.
Gustafsson avoids the attempt from Dum Knightling to control.
Gustafsson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dum Knightling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dum Knightling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dum Knightling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Dum Knightling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gustafsson scores with a one two! Dum Knightling had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafsson as he connects with a hook.
Dum Knightling is rocked!
Dum Knightling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dum Knightling is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gustafsson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Dum Knightling covering up! Gustafsson comes in with a big uppercut and Dum Knightling goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander Gustafsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Copnola Selis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copnola Selis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Craddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Copnola Selis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selis shoots in but Craddock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Selis gets a clinch.
Selis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Selis misses with a takedown attempt - Craddock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Craddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Craddock throws a body punch but Selis moves out of range.
Selis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Craddock clinches up against the cage.
Selis avoiding damage as Craddock throws knees to the body.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craddock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Selis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Craddock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Selis.
Billy Craddock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Copnola Selis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selis has Craddock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Craddock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Craddock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craddock lands a good knee to the midsection. Selis won't want to take too many of those.
Craddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Selis avoids it.
Craddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Selis avoids the damage to the body.
Selis is trying to force a seperation but Craddock has the dominant position.
Selis wants to take the fight to the mat but Craddock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Craddock stalls.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Craddock obliges.
Selis can't break the clinch.
Selis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craddock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Craddock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Selis instigates a clinch.
Craddock breaks from the clinch.
Craddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selis, pushing him back against the cage.
Craddock wants a takedown.
Craddock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Selis is defending well for now.
Craddock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Selis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Craddock scores a nice knee to the body.
Selis looks winded!
Selis stops a takedown attempt from Craddock.
Selis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Selis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craddock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
Craddock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selis, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Selis avoids the elbow strike from Craddock, against the cage.
Craddock blocks a body shot from Selis.
Craddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craddock forces Selis back against the cage and clinches.
Craddock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Copnola Selis has been cut.
Craddock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Selis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Selis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craddock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Selis avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Craddock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Copnola Selis'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.
Craddock moves into range and clinches up with Selis.
Craddock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Craddock tries to land knees in the clinch but Selis avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Craddock as Selis tries to tie him up.
Selis tries to pull guard but Craddock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craddock lands a good knee to the midsection. Selis won't want to take too many of those.
Selis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craddock misses with an elbow over the top.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Selis's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock decides to pull guard.
Craddock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Selis is controlling him.
Selis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craddock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Selis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Craddock pushes Selis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Craddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selis dodges an elbow strike from Craddock.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craddock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Craddock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Craddock wants to sweep here but Selis controlling him for the moment.
Craddock is looking to stand up but Selis isn't so interested in that idea.
Selis wants to stand but Craddock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock is looking to stand back up but Selis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Craddock.
Selis is trying to control the action in half guard but Craddock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Craddock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Craddock pushes Selis off looking to stand but Selis dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Selis defending well as Craddock loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Craddock moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Selis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craddock missing with knees to the body.
Craddock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Selis avoids it.
Selis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Selis is trying to break the clinch but Craddock has him pressed against the cage.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.
Billy Craddock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craddock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Craddock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Selis's defenses.
Craddock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selis can do to turn this around?
Craddock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craddock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Craddock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Copnola Selis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Selis tries to keep at a distance but Craddock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craddock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Selis is defending well for now.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Craddock landing knees to the head.
Selis is trying to break the clinch but Craddock has him pressed against the cage.
Craddock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craddock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craddock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock working Selis over with knees to the body.
Selis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craddock throws a head punch that misses.
Craddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craddock gets a clinch.
Selis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Craddock to keep the fight standing.
Selis prevents the takedown attempt.
Craddock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craddock.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Craddock.
Craddock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selis's elbow.
Craddock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craddock lands a knee to the body.
Craddock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craddock crunches a lovely knee into Selis's ribcage.
Selis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Craddock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craddock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craddock landing knees to the body.
Craddock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Selis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craddock breaks the clinch.
Selis gets tackled into the cage by Craddock. Craddock maintains the clinch.
Selis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craddock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Selis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craddock trying to control but Selis is working from the bottom.
Craddock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craddock wanted to stand there but Selis had control of the position.
Selis working for a triangle but Craddock defends it easily.
Craddock wants to stand but Selis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Billy Craddock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy Craddock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craddock preventing the sweep.
Selis trying to keep a closed guard but Craddock is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Craddock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson Crusoe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
19 - 1 - 0 |
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199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
It looks like Robinson Crusoe has been cut.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the temple.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Crusoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crusoe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crusoe is controlling the pace.
Meridius pushes Crusoe off looking to stand but Crusoe dives back in and keeps control.
Crusoe stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meridius for as long as he can get away with.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meridius can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meridius clinches with his opponent.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Meridius prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusoe is trying to drag Meridius to the mat but Meridius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe avoids the elbow strike from Meridius, against the cage.
Crusoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meridius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusoe looking for a takedown.
Crusoe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Crusoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crusoe continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crusoe.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Crusoe.
Crusoe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Crusoe controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe is thwarting Meridius's attempts to control the position.
Crusoe not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More hug and hope from Crusoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robinson Crusoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Meridius pushes Crusoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meridius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crusoe backwards.
Crusoe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crusoe tries for a takedown but Meridius manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusoe goes for a takedown attempt but Meridius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meridius has Crusoe up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meridius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Crusoe tries for a takedown but Meridius manages to get underhooks.
Meridius tries to land knees in the clinch but Crusoe avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Meridius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meridius stops a takedown attempt from Crusoe.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meridius tries to land knees in the clinch but Crusoe avoids the damage to the body.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crusoe's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Maximus Meridius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meridius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meridius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meridius lands an elbow that stopped Crusoe in his tracks for a moment.
Meridius is trying to stall.
Crusoe blocks an elbow strike.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusoe wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Meridius.
Crusoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meridius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meridius gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe goes for a takedown attempt but Meridius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Meridius has Crusoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Crusoe's head.
Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crusoe backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meridius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meridius throws an elbow but misses.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crusoe is looking for a takedown.
Crusoe wants a takedown.
Meridius taking a breather.
Crusoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Crusoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meridius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Meridius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crusoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Meridius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crusoe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meridius prevents it.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Meridius.
Crusoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meridius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meridius leaning against his opponent.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meridius takes the fight into the clinch.
Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius gets through Crusoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meridius darts in and clinches Crusoe up against the cage.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Crusoe 's eye.
Meridius scores with a hook to the body.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Meridius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Meridius.
Meridius stops a takedown attempt from Crusoe.
Meridius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson Crusoe's cut is getting worse.
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Crusoe shrugs off.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crusoe's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robinson Crusoe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Meridius closes the distance and pushes Crusoe back into the cage.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meridius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crusoe is keeping busy.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the temple.
Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meridius stops a takedown attempt from Crusoe.
Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Crusoe shrugs off.
Crusoe avoids the elbow strike from Meridius, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meridius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crusoe's brow.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maximus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meridius moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crusoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robinson Crusoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius avoiding damage.
Crusoe goes for a takedown attempt but Meridius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crusoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crusoe has Meridius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Meridius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meridius is pressed up against the cage. Crusoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meridius down to the mat. Meridius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meridius has managed to clinch.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Meridius lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crusoe's defenses.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Robinson Crusoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius lands an elbow just above Crusoe 's eye.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Crusoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meridius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe blocks an elbow strike from Meridius.
Meridius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crusoe.
Meridius displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crusoe up against the cage.
Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meridius gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meridius wants to stall.
Meridius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
Meridius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meridius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crusoe's brow.
Meridius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meridius just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crusoe's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Meridius.
Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crusoe's defenses.
Crusoe tries for a takedown but Meridius manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Crusoe 's eye.
Crusoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meridius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meridius lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Meridius gets through Crusoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crusoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crusoe is rocked!
Meridius lands an elbow that stopped Crusoe in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Crusoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meridius lands an elbow inside that Crusoe shrugs off.
Meridius slows down the pace here.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Crusoe 's eye.
Jeez, Robinson Crusoe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Crusoe wants to take the fight to the mat but Meridius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crusoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meridius lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meridius.
Meridius has Crusoe pressed against the cage. He pushes Crusoe back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Meridius throws a beautiful elbow that sends Crusoe crashing to the floor! Meridius piles on the pressure with more strikes! Crusoe is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius is the new light heavyweight champion!
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