PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraus's entrance music is Annihilator - King of the Kill. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kraus
vs
Struve

179 cm
29
185 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

179 cm
27
183 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frederik Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebaastian Struve!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus fails with the takedown
and Struve counters with an outside leg kick.
Kraus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Struve lands a leg kick that knocks Kraus off balance momentarily.
Kraus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struve was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraus.
Nice body kick there by Struve.
Struve lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Struve defends it nicely.
That kick from Struve tenderised Kraus's leg. Kraus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kraus walks into a straight right hand from Struve.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kraus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederik Kraus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struve punishes Kraus's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Struve checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Struve!
Kraus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Struve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kraus's sensitive parts.

Struve drives through and clinches with Kraus against the cage.

Struve drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Struve looking for a guillotine here but Kraus defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Struve can do anything to dispel that myth.

Struve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraus is aware though and is defending well.

Struve is looking for a triangle but Kraus pushes his legs off easily.

Struve working for a triangle but Kraus defends it easily.
Kraus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kraus trying to control but Struve is working from the bottom.

Struve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Struve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kraus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Struve has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraus has managed to get both his arms back between Struve's legs - danger averted.

Struve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Struve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Kraus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Struve is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Struve has escaped and now he's on top!
Struve looking to sit in guard and control but Kraus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Struve looking for a guillotine here but Kraus defends easily.
Struve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Struve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus wants to pass the guard but Struve is keeping the position.
Struve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Struve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Struve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Struve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kraus pushes down on Struve's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Struve looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struve trying to hold on to Kraus's head to control him but Kraus postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kraus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebaastian Struve dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Struve throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kraus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Struve defends it nicely.
Struve digs a good hook to Kraus's body.
Struve checks a leg kick.
Sebaastian Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Struve moves into the clinch successfully.
Struve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Kraus pulls Struve into guard.
Struve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Struve throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve won't allow Kraus to sweep him here.
Struve wants to control from the top but Kraus keeps moving.
Struve preventing the sweep.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraus looking to control.
Struve looking to pass the guard.
Struve postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struve stands and throws Kraus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Struve trying to control the position but Kraus is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Struve's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraus throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Struve cracks Kraus with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Struve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kraus is trying to improve his position.
Struve lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sebaastian Struve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struve working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraus regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Struve scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kraus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kraus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Struve loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struve.
Struve passes into half guard.
Kraus wants to get back to full guard.
Struve is looking to take a break and control but Kraus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kraus is defending against the submission attempts here by Struve.
Kraus tries to roll over but Struve keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus trying to hold on to Struve's head to control him but Struve postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Struve in particular looking to stall.
Kraus is staying active underneath Struve, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kraus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struve works over Kraus with some ground and pound from guard.
Kraus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebaastian Struve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kraus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Struve as he avoids it easily.
Struve blocks a leg kick.
Struve thows a body kick. Kraus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kraus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Struve throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Struve.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt.
Struve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kraus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederik Kraus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraus shoots in looking for a takedown but Struve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struve connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Kraus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Struve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Struve throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kraus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struve trying to control but Kraus is working from the bottom.
Struve landing with the ground and pound.

Kraus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve pushing down on Kraus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Struve trying to mount his opponent but Kraus defends it.
Kraus tries to get to full guard but Struve has control of the leg.
Struve wants to take a breather but Kraus is having none of it.
Struve looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kraus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struve wants to take a breather but Kraus is having none of it.
Sebaastian Struve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kraus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Struve scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus trying to control here.
Struve content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frederik Kraus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struve wants to pass to mount but Kraus is defending the position.
Struve trying to control the action but Kraus is working from the bottom.
Struve takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sebaastian Struve.
Struve is looking to slow Kraus down with leg kicks.
Struve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus shoots in looking for a takedown but Struve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kraus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sebaastian Struve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struve slips a jab and a cross from Kraus.
Struve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Struve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Struve cracks Kraus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraus shoots for a takedown but Struve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kraus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kraus's sensitive parts.
Kraus on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Struve gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kraus tries a body shot but Struve blocks it.
Struve lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraus backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebaastian Struve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Struve has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebaastian Struve!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sebaastian Struve made sure he mentioned Adrenaline, along with how happy he was to win his fight.