PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Turner (ranked 5333 p4p, 6082 weight class) and Harti Kraus (ranked 222 p4p, 238 weight class). Kraus has chosen New World Symphony 4th Movement as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turner
vs
Kraus

185 cm
25
135
1 - 1 - 0

164 cm
18
133
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harti Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Kraus's head and hops out.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner checks a low kick from Kraus.
Harti Kraus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Kraus throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner looks to land a combination but Kraus avoids it well.
Turner scores with a hook.
Turner tries to bum rush Kraus with a series of wild strikes but Kraus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Kraus's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraus misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Kraus thows a leg kick but Turner checks it
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Kraus.
Kraus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kraus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kraus. Those never looked like landing.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraus.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Billy Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraus motions for Turner to come forward. Kraus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kraus.
Kraus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kraus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Kraus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Kraus settles back down.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Kraus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Kraus throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraus on the ground.
Kraus throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Kraus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kraus with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraus.
Kraus throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraus stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
It looks like Kraus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraus.

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.
Kraus content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kraus dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kraus.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kraus wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kraus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kraus finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Kraus throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Kraus.
Kraus throws a leg kick that misses.
Kraus misses with a low kick.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
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 Billy Turner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kraus looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraus is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraus looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Kraus misses with a wild body shot.
Kraus throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Kraus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraus is just out of range.
Kraus missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraus throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Kraus.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Kraus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.

Kraus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Well, if Kraus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Kraus there.
Kraus is controlling the pace.

Kraus is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Kraus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Kraus trying to control the pace.
Kraus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kraus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kraus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraus.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harti Kraus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kraus tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turner staying out of range there.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kraus throws an off balance right hand
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Kraus shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Kraus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kraus throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraus looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Kraus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraus throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Kraus is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraus throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraus misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraus throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Kraus only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Kraus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraus feints a jab promting Turner to slip. Kraus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kraus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Kraus ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Billy Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraus throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner throwing a counter right hand but Kraus manages to avoid it.

Turner tries to sprawl but Kraus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Kraus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kraus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kraus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Kraus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kraus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kraus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kraus not doing much here.
Turner won't allow Kraus to pass to mount.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kraus.
Turner has hold of Kraus's hands but Kraus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Turner is rocked!
Harti Kraus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraus throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in half guard, Kraus seems content to control.
More stalling from Kraus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kraus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kraus lands a big shot there that rocks Turner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kraus looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Turner covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harti Kraus!
Harti Kraus thanked the fans post fight for their support.