PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger has chosen Enter The Spingbok Ninja as his entrance music. Johnny Drama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Kruger's chin.

Drama
vs
Kruger

188 cm
28
240 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
243 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger tests Drama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drama misses with an uppercut
and Kruger counters with a nice body shot.
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drama scores with a push kick.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drama is looking to slow Kruger down with leg kicks.
Drama delivers a nice body kick.
Kruger looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Kruger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Drama takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Drama scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruger connects with an inside leg kick.
Drama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruger slips under a jab from Drama.
Kruger throws a body punch but Drama moves out of range.

Drama clinches up against the cage.
Drama blocks a body shot from Kruger.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruger.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Drama uses good head movement to avoid it.

Drama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drama tries to clinch up.
Drama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dustin Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama slips under a jab.
Drama misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drama manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger misses with a body punch
and Drama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger lands with an uppercut that bounces Drama off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Drama misses.
Kruger throws a low kick but Drama moves out of range easily.
Drama jabs Kruger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krugers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruger jabs Drama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Kruger tries a low kick but Drama avoids it.
Drama throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Drama misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kruger finds it's way through Drama's defenses.
Drama tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Drama ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hook but Drama blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Drama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drama looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruger.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Drama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Drama.
Kruger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruger cracks Drama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drama lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruger's head.
Drama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Drama.
Nice defenses there by Drama.
Drama throws an off balance right hand
and Kruger counters with a body kick.
Drama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Drama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger blocks the body kick.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger connects with a looping right hand.
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 Johnny Drama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A left lands for Kruger.
A left lands for Kruger.
Kruger misses with a body punch
letting Drama counter with a right hand.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger tries a head kick but it misses.
Drama works the jab nicely.
Drama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Kruger tenderised Drama's leg. Drama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Drama moves away and avoids it.
Drama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drama misses with a low kick as Kruger jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama slips a straight right by Kruger.
Drama checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Kruger
and Drama counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruger swings for the body but Drama moves out of range.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick from Drama.
Drama misses the shot to the body.
Drama misses with a body kick.
Dustin Kruger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drama misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Drama.
Drama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Drama counters with a solid body kick.
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
Kruger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Drama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Drama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Drama misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drama thinking.
Drama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drama lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruger's head.
Drama throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger throws the left hand but Drama avoids the punch easily.
Drama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruger misses the body punch
and Drama counters with a low kick, right behind Kruger 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruger! But no joy.
Drama works the jab nicely.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Kruger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Drama thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Drama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Drama.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drama avoids the body shot from Kruger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drama moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruger.
Kruger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drama misses with a body shot.
Kruger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drama looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Drama misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger scores with a sloppy right hand. Drama should have avoided that one.
Drama throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger lunges at Drama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drama's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Kruger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
letting Drama counter with a right hand.
Drama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Drama throws a big shot that misses.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drama throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruger.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Drama avoids it with no problem.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Drama.
Kruger swings for the body but Drama moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruger thumps Drama with a low kick.
Drama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drama moves out of range of the body kick from Kruger.
Drama connects with a leg kick. Kruger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Drama's front leg but catches the back leg as Drama tries to avoid it.
Kruger throws a front kick that sends Drama stumbling back into the cage.
Drama blocks a jab.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drama throws a leg kick
and Kruger counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruger misses the body punch
and Drama counters with a nice uppercut.
Drama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drama throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Drama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Drama is out of range.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drama checks it well.
Kruger lands a head shot.
Drama moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Kruger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruger.
Drama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruger misses with a left hand
and Drama counters with a stiff right hand.
Drama throws a wild body kick that Kruger sees coming a mile off.
A lazy body kick from Drama
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Drama moved out of range nicely.
Drama walks into a stiff left hand from Kruger.
Kruger tries to land a leg kick but Drama saw it coming and moves away.
Kruger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drama in his tracks.
Drama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drama tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drama connects with a crisp jab.
Drama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Drama blocks the leg kick.
Drama quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Drama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
Kruger throws a leg kick
and Drama counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger misses with a right hand
and Drama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruger slips a straight right by Drama.
Drama checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Drama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Drama is looking to counter punch.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
Drama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Drama.
Drama tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Kruger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drama connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dustin Kruger.
Well Kruger 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Kruger!
An out of breath Dustin Kruger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.