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Event:
GFY 44 - I got a big cock
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krnacova or perhaps it was just good defense by Kraag, which made it look bad. #CL#
Kraag moves into the clinch.
Kraag jumps guard but Krnacova turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Krnacova has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kraag uses from the top position. #SUB#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krnacova has Kraag pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Kraag drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Kraag off! Kraag jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Kraag tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova is pulling down on Kraag's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraag, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Kraag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Krnacova seems keen to control Kraag's posture.#T1#
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag is really struggling to control Krnacova but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kraag thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kraag drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Kraag off! Kraag jumps back into Krnacova's guard. #T2##SUB#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraag tries to free his leg and advance position but Krnacova is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Krnacova#SUB#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
Kraag seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krnacova pushes down on Kraag's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Krnacova seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.
Kraag trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag trying to hold on to Krnacova's head to control him but Krnacova postures up.
Kraag is looking to improve his position.
Kraag trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krnacova looks winded!#T4#
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kraag is looking for a sweep. Krnacova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krnacova is thwarting Kraag's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Krnacova works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (5) Krnacova
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova postures up.
Kraag tries to buck Krnacova off but Krnacova is having none of it.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krnacova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krnacova working away.
Kraag is not content to let Krnacova control the position. #T5#
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Krnacova working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Krnacova keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraag is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
Krnacova is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Krnacova keeps moving and retains side control. #T6##SUB2#
Krnacova tries for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
Krnacova working away.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to bench press Krnacova off him but Krnacova keeps the position.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Kraag tries to buck Krnacova off but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova working away.
Kraag is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova postures up.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Krnacova is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova postures up.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Kraag is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Krnacova working away.
Kraag tries to bench press Krnacova off him but Krnacova keeps the position.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova postures up.#SUB2#
Krnacova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krnacova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova postures up.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krnacova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krnacova working away.
Kraag is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag is looking to reverse the position.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova postures up.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Kraag is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
Kraag tries to bench press Krnacova off him but Krnacova keeps the position.
Krnacova advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (0) vs (7) Krnacova
Kraag tries to hold on but Krnacova postures up.#T10#
Kraag really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova is having none of it.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Krnacova has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Krnacova avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kraag tries to hold on but Krnacova pushes him away.
Krnacova fails to move to back control.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Krnacova has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraag tries to hold on but Krnacova postures up.
Kraag is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova is having none of it.
Kraag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krnacova is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Krnacova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Krnacova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova is having none of it.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Kraag wants to control but Krnacova is having none of it.
Kraag is looking to get to half guard.
Krnacova takes Kraag's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (0) vs (10) Krnacova
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Krnacova keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
#T14#
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Krnacova breaks the grip.
Krnacova is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
Krnacova is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Krnacova looking for the RNC.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kraag just trying to survive but Krnacova is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kraag tries to roll but Krnacova sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kraag tries to escape but Krnacova has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krnacova wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Felix Krnacova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 42 - When shirts get tight
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 39 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hughes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kraag! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kraag (0) vs (4) Hughes
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraag wants to control but Hughes postures up.
Kraag is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Hughes trying to control the position but Kraag is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Kraag wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Hughes seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Kraag is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
GFY 41 - Get a haircut HIPPY
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Krnacova closes the distance looking for a takedown. Kraag stuffs it but Krnacova still has hold of him. Krnacova picks Kraag up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Krnacova slams Kraag to the floor and that's really hurt Kraag - he doesn't know where he is! Krnacova throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Krnacova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 43 - yeah, I can count
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kraag has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kraag pulls Krnacova into guard.
#SUB#
Krnacova is posturing up here but Kraag has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Krnacova tries to roll out but it's too tight and Krnacova has to tap! Slick submission there by Kraag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 40 - Sunday Night
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Kraag tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceferino Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Kraag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Kraag is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Garcia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kraag prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia controlling the position for now.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kraag wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraag.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kraag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kraag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kraag seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kraag is working away from the top position though.
Kraag is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (3) Kraag#SUB2#
Kraag looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Kraag can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Kraag working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB2#
Kraag jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garcia manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kraag is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia wants to control but Kraag postures up.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kraag tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kraag has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Garcia tries to buck Kraag off but Kraag is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kraag is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraag working away.#SUB2#
Kraag wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kraag tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Garcia stops Kraag from passing to mount.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (0) vs (5) Kraag
Garcia tries to hold on but Kraag postures up.#SUB2#
Kraag wants to finish this one by submission but Garcia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kraag. #T6#
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia wants to hold on but Kraag pushes him away.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (0) vs (8) Kraag
Garcia wants to escape the position.
Garcia needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB2#
Garcia fending off the submission attempt from Kraag.
Garcia trying to control the hands but Kraag breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Garcia is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kraag gets his way!
Kraag keeps control of the position as Garcia tries to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Kraag looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Kraag tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke.
Garcia just trying to survive but Kraag is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kraag tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking for the choke from the back position but Garcia is controlling his hands well.
Kraag looks winded!#T8##SUB2#
Kraag tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke.
Garcia is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Kraag has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Garcia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kraag has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kraag is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garcia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garcia tries to escape but Kraag has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kraag is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Garcia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Kraag has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Garcia trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag controlling well, preventing Garcia from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish.
Kraag keeps control of the position as Garcia tries to break free.
Garcia trying to control the position but Kraag manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Kraag has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garcia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Garcia wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Garcia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Kraag is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish.
Garcia trying to control the hands but Kraag breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Garcia trying to control the hands but Kraag breaks the grip.
Garcia tries to roll but Kraag sticks to his back.
Kraag is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kraag looking to break Garcia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Garcia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraag will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Garcia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kraag's arms.
Our spies down at at Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform us that Kraag has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Garcia is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Garcia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kraag's arms.
Kraag is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position.
Kraag has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for the choke from the back.
Garcia tries to roll but Kraag sticks to his back.
#T12##SUB2#
Kraag has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garcia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kraag gets his hands free as Garcia looks to control. #SUB2#
Garcia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Garcia fending off the submission attempt from Kraag.
Garcia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Kraag has managed to slip his arm under Garcia's chin. This could be all over... yep, Garcia is tapping out! Submission win for Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFY 38 - Sonny Bonds
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Kraag has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason has Kraag pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kraag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason tries to pull guard but Kraag forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason forces Kraag back against the ropes and clinches.#T4#
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Kraag against the ropes.
Kraag looking for a takedown.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
#T5#
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Kraag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T6#
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
#T7#
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kraag after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T8#
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Kraag stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T9#
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kraag drops back down to his feet.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T10#
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Mason jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T11#
Kraag tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T12#
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it. #CL2#
Mason clinches.
Mason is pressed up against the ropes. Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kraag is pressed up against the ropes. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraag down to the mat. Kraag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T13#
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Mason is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kraag is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T14#
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mason clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag jumps guard but Mason stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the ropes.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kraag is heads and Mason is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kraag takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GFY 37 - Go Easy Bro
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Kawainui Perry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Perry has managed to clinch.
Perry prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Perry is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kraag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kraag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Desi Kraag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawainui Perry.
Perry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraag pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Perry closes the distance and clinches.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kraag drops back down to his feet.
Kraag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perry is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perry after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Perry tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perry just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Perry to keep the fight standing.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry wants a takedown but no success here.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry fails to pull guard.
Perry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Perry looking for a takedown.
Perry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perry after a bit of a struggle.
Perry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Perry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T2#
Perry jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Perry tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perry looking for a takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perry walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Perry instigates a clinch.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Kraag jumps guard but Perry stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry fails to pull guard.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry has him pressed against the ropes.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Perry to keep the fight standing.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag won't allow it.
Kraag jumps guard but Perry turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Perry looking for a takedown.
Perry is looking for a takedown.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perry just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Perry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraag walks away with a smile on his face. Perry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL2#
Perry darts in and clinches Kraag up against the ropes.
Perry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kraag is defending well.
Perry fails to pull guard.
Perry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Perry clinches up against the ropes.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Perry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraag walks away with a smile on his face. Perry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Perry closes the distance and clinches.
Perry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kraag after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry has him pressed against the ropes.
Kraag prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T5#
Perry can't get the takedown.
Kraag jumps guard but Perry turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kraag drops back down to his feet.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Perry tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Perry tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Perry is looking for a takedown.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perry is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T6#
Perry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Perry moves into the clinch.
Perry is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kraag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kraag is defending well.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perry smiles and moves away.
Kraag tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.
Perry feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Perry gets a clinch.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraag walks away with a smile on his face. Perry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Perry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Perry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perry smiles and moves away.
#T7#
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Perry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Perry circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Perry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perry wants a takedown.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Perry's takedown attempt.
Perry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Perry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Perry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
Perry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry won't allow it.
Perry wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T8#
Perry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perry just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Perry's takedown attempt.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kraag drops back down to his feet.
Kraag drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraag gets underhooks to prevent Perry's takedown attempt.
#T9#
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Perry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraag walks away with a smile on his face. Perry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Perry moves into the clinch successfully.
Perry gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Perry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kraag to keep the fight standing.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry tries for a takedown but Kraag manages to get underhooks.
Perry is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Perry fails to pull guard.
Kraag drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Kraag has him pressed against the ropes.#T10#
Perry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Perry manages to get underhooks.
Perry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraag walks away with a smile on his face. Perry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kraag wants to clinch.#CL2#
Perry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraag is pressed up against the ropes. Perry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraag down to the mat. Kraag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Perry clinches.
Perry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kraag prevents it.
Perry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kraag pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T11#
Perry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Perry clinches up against the ropes.
Kraag looking for a takedown.
Perry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perry just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraag jumps guard but Perry stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perry stops a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Perry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kraag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perry is working for takedown but Kraag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perry is working for takedown but Kraag is calmly controlling the position for now.#T12#
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Perry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kraag walks away with a smile on his face. Perry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Perry rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Perry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Perry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag is pressed up against the ropes. Perry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraag down to the mat. Kraag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Perry has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perry is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kraag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
#T13#
Perry looking for a takedown.
Perry fails to pull guard.
Kraag is working for takedown but Perry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Perry wants a takedown but no success here.
Perry wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry won't allow it.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraag stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
Kraag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perry.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Perry around his waist. Perry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T14#
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry has him pressed against the ropes.
Perry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kraag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraag tries to clinch but Perry is having none of it. #CL2#
Perry has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Perry wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraag manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perry looking for a takedown.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kraag is heads and Perry is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kraag takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFY 35 - Thats not gonna work
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Kawainui Perry!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Perry circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Perry forces Kraag back against the ropes and clinches.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Perry is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Perry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraag just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag won't allow it.
Desi Kraag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawainui Perry.
Kraag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perry is defending well.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag wants to take the fight to the mat but Perry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perry tries to pull guard but Kraag holds him up against the ropes and eventually Perry drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Kraag wants the takedown. Perry is fighting it off but Kraag persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Perry's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (2) vs (0) Perry
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully.
Kraag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kraag drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraag (2) vs (4) Perry
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Kraag looking for a sweep but Perry has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (2) vs (6) Perry
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Perry has a good base and remains in mount.
Perry controlling the pace for now.
Perry avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Kraag tries to improve his position but instead Perry has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (2) vs (9) Perry
Perry is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Perry is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Perry not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
Perry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Perry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Kraag is trying to break free.
Kraag trying to control the action but Perry just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Perry not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #T4#
Perry has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
Perry is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.
Perry has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Perry won't let him.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Perry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kraag.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Perry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Perry has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kraag trying to control the position but Perry manages to sink in the hooks.
Perry controlling the position well here. Kraag rolled but Perry kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Kraag can't escape the position.
Perry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kraag rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Perry trying to control the pace.
Kraag trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Perry manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (2) vs (12) Perry#T7#
Kraag is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perry content just to control the position here.
Perry avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Perry controlling from mount.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perry controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Kraag tries to hold on but Perry pushes him away.
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraag tries to control the position but Perry now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (2) vs (15) Perry
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
#T9#
Kraag just trying to survive but Perry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kraag tries to roll but Perry sticks to his back.
Perry controls the action.
Perry avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
Perry gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Kraag is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Perry.
Well, with Perry on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kraag is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T10#
Kraag tries to roll but Perry sticks to his back.
Perry controlling the position well here. Kraag rolled but Perry kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kraag tries to roll but Perry sticks to his back.
Perry not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Perry breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Perry has good solid back control here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Perry.
Perry gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Perry is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Kraag is trying to break free.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Perry breaks the grip.
Kraag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Perry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Perry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kraag.
Perry keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
Perry trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kraag doesn't escape. #T14#
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Perry gets his hands free.
Perry controlling the position well here. Kraag rolled but Perry kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag tries to escape but Perry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Perry not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry wins on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Kawainui Perry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GFY 31 - WHAT ARE THOSE?
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Mono Loco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kraag closes the distance and pushes Loco back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kraag decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loco controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag is trying to keep Loco in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kraag throws his legs up looking for a submission but Loco uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Loco (3) vs (0) Kraag#T1#
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kraag wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Loco seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Kraag is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Mono Loco!
A victorious Mono Loco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 28 - Adam West:BEST BATMAN
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kawainui Perry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kraag closes the distance and pushes Perry back into the ropes.
Kraag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perry prevents it.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Perry turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry is trying to pull guard but Kraag has him pressed against the ropes.
Perry jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perry.
Kraag jumps guard but Perry stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perry is looking for a takedown.
Perry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perry looking for a takedown.
Kraag drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Perry has Kraag up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T1#
Kraag tries to pull guard but Perry forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Perry has Kraag pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kraag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Perry looking for a takedown.
Perry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perry walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
#CL2#
Perry pushes Kraag up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Kraag manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perry stacks Kraag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Perry! Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (3) Perry
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Perry working away.
Perry is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Kraag is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Kraag but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kraag (0) vs (5) Perry
Kraag is trying to reverse the position but instead Perry has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (0) vs (8) Perry
Kraag trying to control the position but Perry manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Kraag right now.
Kraag can't escape the position.
Perry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Perry is continuing to stall.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Perry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kraag trying to control the action but Perry just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Perry.
Perry gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control. #T4#
Perry biding his time, controlling Kraag.
Kraag trying to control the position but Perry manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Perry controlling the position well here. Kraag rolled but Perry kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kraag tries to escape but Perry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.
Perry has good solid back control here.
Kraag trying to control the action but Perry just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Perry slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
Kraag trying to control the position but Perry manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kraag trying to control the action but Perry just sinks the hooks in.
Perry has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perry trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kraag doesn't escape. #T6#
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Perry gets his hands free.
Kraag is really stuck here.
Kraag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Perry just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Perry gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Perry has good solid back control here. #T7#
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Perry keeps control of the position.
Perry biding his time, controlling Kraag.
Kraag is trying to break free.
Perry biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kraag just trying to survive but Perry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Perry keeps control of the position easily here as Kraag tries to buck him off.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T8#
Kraag trying to control the position but Perry manages to sink in the hooks.
Kraag is keeping busy.
#T9#
Kraag just trying to survive but Perry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraag is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T10#
Perry has good solid back control here.
Perry has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Perry controls the action.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraag is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Perry biding his time, controlling Kraag.
Kraag trying to control the position but Perry manages to sink in the hooks.
Kraag can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kraag tries to break free.
Kraag trying to control the action but Perry just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Kraag is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kraag trying to control the action but Perry just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag tries to roll but Perry sticks to his back.
#T13#
What can Kraag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The adventures of Perry the control monster continue. Boring.
Kraag just trying to survive but Perry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Perry keeps control of the position easily here as Kraag tries to buck him off.
Kraag tries to roll but Perry sticks to his back.
Perry avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Perry controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Perry breaks the grip.
Good control from Perry.
Perry is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
Perry controlling the position well here. Kraag rolled but Perry kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perry is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Kawainui Perry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GFY 27 - Shuffle off 2 Buffalo
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ceferino Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.#CL2#
Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcia is looking for a takedown.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garcia walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag stops a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Desi Kraag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceferino Garcia.
Garcia jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.#CL2#
Garcia forces Kraag back against the ropes and clinches.
Kraag looking for a takedown.
Garcia jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kraag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Garcia clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia is trying to drag Kraag to the mat but Kraag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kraag jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kraag jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Kraag around his waist. Kraag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraag smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kraag instigates a clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kraag has him pressed against the ropes.
Kraag has Garcia pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Kraag got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraag has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kraag looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#SUB#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Garcia pushing down on Kraag's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kraag controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia moves into full mount! Kraag won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (0) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraag is looking to escape.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Kraag stops Garcia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kraag is working to get back to half guard.
Kraag tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Kraag tries to control the position but Garcia now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kraag (0) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia tries to get the hooks in deep but Kraag pushed the leg off.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him.
Garcia keeps control of the position as Kraag tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB2#
Garcia looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kraag just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Garcia is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Garcia's arms. #SUB2#
Garcia tightening his grip on Kraag, looking for the choke. #T6#
Kraag can't escape the position.
Garcia is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
Kraag prevents Garcia from getting a body triangle.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free. #T7##SUB2#
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
Kraag trying to control the action but Garcia just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8##SUB2#
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Garcia is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Garcia not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
Will Garcia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kraag defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
#T9#
Garcia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Garcia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kraag knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kraag for a finish.
Kraag is keeping busy.
Garcia looks winded!
Kraag tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to break Kraag's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kraag remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Garcia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kraag can't escape the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Garcia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free.
Kraag staying busy and making it hard for Garcia to control. #T11#
Garcia gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kraag trying to control the action but Garcia just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Kraag tries to escape the position.
Garcia gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Kraag tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Garcia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kraag just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kraag is really stuck here.
Kraag trying to control the action but Garcia just sinks the hooks in. #T13##SUB2#
Garcia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Garcia avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands.
Kraag tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
Kraag trying to control the position but Garcia manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
Garcia avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14##SUB2#
Garcia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kraag is defending well though. Garcia let's go of the attempt for now.
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Garcia wants to control but Kraag is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Garcia working for a choke but Kraag is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
GFY 23 - Preworkout food fight
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Matt Enforcer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kraag has closed the distance and engaged Enforcer in a clinch.
#TD#
Enforcer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kraag is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Enforcer to the mat. Enforcer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (2) vs (0) Enforcer
Kraag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Enforcer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraag is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kraag has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Enforcer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kraag is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Enforcer pulls down on the head and he's put Kraag to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Enforcer!
After winning the bout, Matt Enforcer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFY 21 - Jump Street
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ceferino Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Kraag.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Kraag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Garcia has Kraag up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kraag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the ropes.
Ceferino Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia jumps guard but Kraag turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the ropes.#TD#
Garcia pulls Kraag into guard.
#SUB2#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraag on the ground.#SUB2#
Kraag drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kraag as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Garcia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kraag! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Desi Kraag!
After winning the bout, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFY 19 - Huevos en la cesta
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (0) Kraag
De Moncey trying to control from half guard but Kraag is working away.
Kraag is looking to improve his position.
De Moncey moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (5) vs (0) Kraag
De Moncey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
De Moncey is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Moncey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Moncey advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Moncey (7) vs (0) Kraag#T1#
De Moncey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraag is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraag wants to hold on but De Moncey pushes him away.
De Moncey content just to control the position here.
Kraag tries to hold on but De Moncey pushes him away.
Kraag looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Moncey (10) vs (0) Kraag#SUB#
De Moncey tightening his grip on Kraag, looking for the choke. #SUB#
De Moncey is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
De Moncey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
De Moncey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kraag looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Moncey.
#SUB#
De Moncey is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kraag taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from De Moncey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GFY 17 - Daddy's gone to Cali
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kraag tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraag doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Mason steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kraag.#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Kraag has Mason pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mason pulls guard effortlessly.
Kraag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraag avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kraag looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Mason#T1#
Kraag trying to control the position.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kraag is trying to keep Mason in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mason is sitting in close to Kraag's body. Kraag has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GFY 14 - The Bottled Fart
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Nate Pawn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Pawn wants to counter the offense by Kraag and move into the clinch position.
Kraag tries to clinch but Pawn moves out of range.
Pawn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag tries to clinch up.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Pawn has Kraag up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pawn to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Kraag jumps into guard, dragging Pawn to the mat.
#SUB#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pawn defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Kraag has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pawn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kraag has tightened it up now! Pawn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFY 12 - U R not my real dad!
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Abner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kraag forces Abner back against the ropes and clinches.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Abner to keep the fight standing.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uncle Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.#TD#
Abner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abner (2) vs (0) Kraag#SUB#
Abner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraag wants to control the position but Abner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Abner is taking a breather. Kraag says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Abner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Abner is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Abner is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
Abner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abner controlling the action here.
Abner is keen to just control but Kraag is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Abner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraag has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Abner mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (5) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abner content just to control the position here.
Kraag tries to reverse the position but Abner maintains control.
Kraag bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (5) vs (2) Kraag#SUB2#
Kraag has gone for a leg lock! Abner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraag's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (7) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #T4#
Abner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abner slips nicely into half guard.
Abner content to control rather than advance.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Abner sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kraag trying to control but Abner postures up.
Abner controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
Kraag looks winded!#T5#
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kraag is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Abner jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (10) vs (2) Kraag
Abner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (12) vs (2) Kraag
Abner takes Kraag's back. Score +3 for taking back: Abner (15) vs (2) Kraag#SUB#
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Kraag is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Abner gets his way!
Kraag trying to control the hands but Abner won't let him. #T6##SUB#
Abner working for the choke.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Abner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Abner keeps control of the position.
Abner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Abner looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Abner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T7#
Kraag just trying to survive but Abner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kraag breaks Abner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (15) vs (4) Kraag
Kraag trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner is pulling down on Kraag's head to control his posture.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraag manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (17) vs (4) Kraag#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Abner pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abner defends it easily.
Kraag wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment.
Abner trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abner pushing down on Kraag's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag is in trouble now - Abner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abner (20) vs (4) Kraag
Abner manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kraag to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Abner (23) vs (4) Kraag#SUB#
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Abner. #SUB#
Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kraag knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kraag for a finish.
Abner keeps control of the position easily here as Kraag tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag prevents Abner from getting a body triangle.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Good control from Abner.#SUB#
Abner is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Kraag manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abner's guard. Nice work there by Kraag.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abner (23) vs (6) Kraag
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10##SUB2#
Kraag drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abner (27) vs (6) Kraag
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Abner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abner working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraag has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kraag tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Abner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Abner (29) vs (6) Kraag#T11#
Abner tries to control but Kraag wriggling away.
Abner controlling from mount.
Abner wants to take Kraag's back here but Kraag is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
Kraag wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner controlling the position easily from mount.
Abner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Abner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Abner wants to control the pace but Kraag is squirming around nicely.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kraag defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Abner.
Kraag wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.#SUB#
Abner looking for a guillotine from mount but Kraag is having none of it.
Abner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abner trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag tries to hold on but Abner pushes him away. #T13##SUB#
Abner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount but Abner keeps good control and instead manages to take Kraag's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Abner (32) vs (6) Kraag
Kraag is in bad spot here.
Kraag trying to control the action but Abner just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag looking very determined here, making life difficult for Abner.
Kraag tries to roll but Abner sticks to his back.
#T14#
Abner biding his time, looking for the opening.
Abner gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Abner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Abner. #SUB#
Abner looking for the RNC.
Abner gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Abner gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner takes the fight on points by 32 to 6.
Uncle Abner gave a mention to Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
GFY 11 - Day of the Woman
Date: Jan 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gunner Mason!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it. #CL2#
Mason clinches up against the ropes.
Mason looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Kraag. He has hold of a leg but Kraag is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraag is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mason has his hands clasped together but Kraag extends and breaks Mason's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GFY 10 - Dinosaur
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Kraag tries to clinch but Strdoza is having none of it.
Strdoza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kraag sprawls and moves away.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kraag wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kraag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Kraag lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag trying to move into half guard but instead Strdoza has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strdoza (2) vs (2) Kraag
Strdoza trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strdoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Strdoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (5) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Kraag is trying to escape the position but Strdoza is controlling the position.
Strdoza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kraag! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strdoza (7) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag tries to control the position but Strdoza now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Strdoza (10) vs (2) Kraag
Strdoza biding his time, controlling Kraag. #SUB#
Strdoza working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kraag is doing well to defend. Strdoza seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kraag is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFY 8 - Desert TV Storm
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 68 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pancake looking to score a takedown here. Kraag is defending well but Pancake drives through and ends up in Kraag's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Kraag
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kraag working a defensive guard but Pancake passes into half guard.
Pancake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
Kraag won't allow Pancake to pass to mount. #SUB#
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pancake controlling the action here.
Kraag wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Kraag defends it.
Kraag trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Pancake is pressing down on Kraag's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraag is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Pancake seems content to control.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraag is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kraag avoid being mounted?
Pancake sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraag! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Kraag
Pancake tries to control but Kraag wriggling away.
Kraag is looking to get to half guard.
Kraag wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Pancake prevents Kraag from getting the reversal.
Pancake looking to control but Kraag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Pancake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Kraag really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake tries to control but Kraag wriggling away.
Kraag tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.#SUB#
Pancake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kraag has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pancake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kraag prevents Pancake from taking his back.#T5#
Kraag is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Pancake has hold of Kraag's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kraag manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Kraag tries to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Pancake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kraag is holding on tight.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Kraag keeps trying to improve his position.
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Pancake wants to take his opponent's back but Kraag doesn't allow it.
Pancake controlling the position easily from mount.
Pancake wants to take Kraag's back but he can't do it this time.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pancake controlling from the full mount.
Kraag tries to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Pancake trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.#SUB#
Pancake has hold of Kraag's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kraag manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pancake looking to control but Kraag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Pancake has hold of Kraag's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kraag manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T8#
Kraag wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Pancake avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag is looking to improve his position but Pancake isn't that keen on the idea.
Pancake trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Pancake tries to control but Kraag wriggling away.
Kraag wants to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.#T9#
Pancake fails to take his opponent's back.
Kraag tries to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Kraag is looking to get to half guard.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kraag tries to hold on but Pancake pushes him away.
Pancake controlling from mount.
Pancake manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kraag to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag looks winded!#SUB#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pancake's arms. #SUB#
Pancake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Kraag trying to control the hands but Pancake won't let him. #SUB#
Pancake is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraag is controlling his hands well.
Pancake is hanging on to Kraag's back as he tries to escape.
Kraag just trying to survive but Pancake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Pancake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pancake not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #SUB#
Pancake looking for the choke but no joy. #T11##SUB#
Pancake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Pancake breaks the grip. #SUB#
Pancake looking to break Kraag's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kraag remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pancake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Pancake looking for the choke from the back.
Kraag trying to control the action but Pancake just sinks the hooks in.
Kraag manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pancake's guard. Nice work there by Kraag.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (8) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag 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. #T12#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully.
Pancake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pancake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraag's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (10) vs (2) Kraag#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pancake passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (13) vs (2) Kraag
Kraag trying to control but Pancake flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (16) vs (2) Kraag
Pancake controlling from the back.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Pancake gets his hands free. #SUB#
Pancake looking to break Kraag's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kraag remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pancake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T13##SUB#
Kraag is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pancake gets his way!
Kraag just trying to survive but Pancake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kraag tries to break free.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Pancake won't let him.
Kraag tries to roll but Pancake sticks to his back.
Pancake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Pancake working for the choke.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
#T14#
Pancake is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pancake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kraag can't escape the position.
Pancake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
#SUB#
Pancake working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A less than humble Tobias Pancake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GFY 7 - Horse Bath
Date: Dec 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Desi Kraag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Chad Strdoza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kraag.
Strdoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Strdoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Strdoza tries to counter with a clinch but Kraag shakes him off and moves away.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Kraag takes the fight into the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Kraag gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strdoza regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraag (2) vs (0) Strdoza#SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Strdoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraag defends it easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kraag (5) vs (0) Strdoza
Strdoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kraag seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strdoza on the ground.
Kraag is pressing down on Strdoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strdoza is holding on for now. #T2#
Kraag is keen to just control but Strdoza is a slippery customer.
Strdoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kraag wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Kraag is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strdoza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraag pushing down on Strdoza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Strdoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kraag pulls his head out easily.
Strdoza trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kraag is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kraag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kraag looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Kraag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strdoza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kraag.
Strdoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kraag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Strdoza pushes a forearm under Kraag's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kraag is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Chad Strdoza thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFY 6 - Humphrey's Last Ride
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 33 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraag tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hughes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (4) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hughes working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraag is not content to let Hughes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hughes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kraag wants to control but Hughes postures up.#T1#
Kraag is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hughes (6) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hughes (9) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Will Hughes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kraag is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hughes.
#SUB#
Hughes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kraag tries to escape but Hughes has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hughes is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Hughes gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control. #T2##SUB#
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Hughes.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Hughes breaks the grip.
Kraag tries to escape the position.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Hughes gets his hands free. #SUB#
Hughes sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kraag taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sirus Hughes!
Sirus Hughes retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
GFY 5 - Hot Cocoa of DOOM
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kraag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag tries to close the distance and clinch but Strdoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kraag sprawls and moves away.
Kraag tries to clinch up.
Kraag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strdoza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Kraag clinches with his opponent.
Strdoza wants a takedown.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strdoza jumps guard but Kraag stands there with Strdoza around his waist. Strdoza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Kraag gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strdoza regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strdoza (0) vs (2) Kraag
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Strdoza working for a triangle but Kraag defends it easily.
Strdoza keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully.
Kraag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Strdoza is looking for a triangle but Kraag pushes his legs off easily.
Kraag wants to pass the guard but Strdoza is keeping the position.
Kraag keeps trying to improve his position.
Kraag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strdoza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraag wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Strdoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but Kraag defends easily.
#SUB#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kraag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strdoza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Kraag is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Strdoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strdoza controls Kraag momentarily but Kraag frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Strdoza is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kraag rolls with it to try and escape but Strdoza cranks on the arm and Kraag is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
After winning the bout, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFY 4 - Night of the Labrador
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kraag is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
Strdoza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Strdoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kraag has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kraag tries to clinch up but Strdoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Strdoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kraag.
Kraag wants to clinch.
Strdoza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strdoza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL2#
Kraag clinches. #TD2#
Kraag manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Strdoza drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Strdoza off! Strdoza jumps back into Kraag's guard.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Strdoza is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strdoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (3) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Strdoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Strdoza is working to tighten his grip on Kraag's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kraag has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Strdoza is really squeezing tight and eventually Kraag passes out! Strdoza breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Strdoza!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Strdoza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFY 2
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 65 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kraag's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraag tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Kraag is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Pancake mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake controlling from mount.
Pancake avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kraag really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
Pancake trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag tries to control Pancake's body but Pancake pushes him off. Kraag squirms to his side and now Pancake has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kraag fending off the submission attempt from Pancake. #SUB#
Pancake looking to break Kraag's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kraag remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pancake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Pancake avoiding Kraag 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pancake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kraag is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Pancake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pancake gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control. #SUB#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pancake's arms.
Pancake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kraag's body.
#T3##SUB#
Pancake looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Pancake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pancake controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kraag preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pancake.
Pancake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kraag wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kraag is trying to break free.
Kraag just trying to survive but Pancake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Kraag is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kraag staying busy and making it hard for Pancake to control.
Kraag trying to control the position but Pancake manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraag tries to escape but Pancake has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pancake doesn't have the hooks in and Kraag manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (8) vs (2) Kraag#SUB#
Pancake is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kraag rolls with it to try and escape but Pancake cranks on the arm and Kraag is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Pancake!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Pancake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GFY 1
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Strdoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kraag tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kraag forces Strdoza back against the ropes and clinches.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strdoza smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kraag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag prevents the takedown attempt.
Strdoza tries to pull guard but Kraag won't allow it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Strdoza forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Chad Strdoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Strdoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Kraag pulls Strdoza into guard.
#T1#
Strdoza trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Strdoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strdoza prevents Kraag from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Strdoza pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strdoza (3) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag tries to hold on but Strdoza postures up.#SUB#
Strdoza quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Strdoza but it's paid off an Kraag is forced to tap! Nice work by Strdoza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Stone tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stone counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Kraag badly! Stone follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Kraag out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Stone finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Stone! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Waterman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kraag sprawls well initially but Waterman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Waterman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Waterman is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Waterman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kraag trying to control here.
#SUB#
Waterman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waterman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Waterman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Waterman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kraag.
Waterman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kraag! #SUB#
Waterman working for a submission but Kraag is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waterman moves to the back.
Kraag trying to control the action but Waterman just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Waterman is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kraag has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Waterman has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kraag taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Waterman doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
Our winner, Henry Waterman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 154: Hussein v Assndrop
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Kraag misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Glover closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kraag's guard.#SUB#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Glover controlling from the top position.
Glover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Glover is in close to Kraag's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glover landing with the ground and pound.
Glover working some strikes from top position.
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Glover is proving a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Glover is pushing down on Kraag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kraag is fighting to maintain full guard but Glover has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Glover sits in half guard.
Kraag could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kraag wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
#T1#
Glover trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag wants to control but Glover is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Glover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kraag is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kraag looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Glover pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Kraag takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Glover unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kraag wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Glover celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Glover! |
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Event:
WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Shavers is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kraag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shavers walks into a stiff left hand from Kraag.
Kraag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kraag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kraag connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shavers. Shavers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shavers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Shavers counters with a right hand to the body.
Shavers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Shavers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kraag just manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shavers.
Kraag throws an off balance right hand
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Shavers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Shavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shavers manages to avoid it.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Shavers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Shavers counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Shavers gets a clinch.
A short right from Shavers on the inside.
Shavers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Shavers lands a right hand.
Shavers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shavers.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Shavers.
Kraag looks winded!#T2#
Shavers lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Shavers stalling the fight.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shavers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Earnie Shavers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Shavers lands a right hand. #ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Shavers misses with some punches.
Kraag is still on wobbly legs! Can Shavers finish him?
Kraag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag.
Shavers swings wildly with an uppercut but Kraag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kraag.
Kraag blocking some punches.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shavers throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraag.
Kraag seems to have recovered his senses.
Kraag is trying to push Shavers away but Shavers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shavers has Kraag pressed against the cage, preventing Kraag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kraag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers throws a big uppercut that drops Kraag! More strikes from Shavers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kraag lies dazed against the cage as Shavers celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kraag misses with a straight right.
Bowy throws a good cross that connects.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bowy moves out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.#KD2#
Bowy lands a left and a right that send Kraag crashing to the mat, dazed. Bowy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag tries to get into range but Bowy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kraag! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bowy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Bowy!
A relieved looking Luke Bowy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Qiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Qiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qiang catches Kraag with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Qiang with the inside leg kick.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qiang lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Qiang ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kraag out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hao Qiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Hao Qiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 102: Okongwu v Ihantala
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Unbelivable pushes Kraag up against the cage in a clinch.
Unbelivable lands an elbow inside.
Unbelivable stalling.
#BC#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Unbelivable counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Unbelivable moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraag has Unbelivable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Unbelivable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Unbelivable shoots in but no luck this time.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kraag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Unbelivable does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Kraag gets control of Unbelivable's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraag will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag controls Unbelivable momentarily but Unbelivable frees himself. #SU2#
Unbelivable gets to his feet. Kraag looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Unbelivable is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Unbelivable gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Unbelivable is trying to work for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
Unbelivable working over Kraag with some ground and pound. Kraag looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
Unbelivable is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kraag! #SUB2#
Unbelivable is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kraag has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Unbelivable has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraag tries to hold on but Unbelivable pushes him away.
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Unbelivable trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Unbelivable fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A big strike lands for Unbelivable! That's really hurt Kraag and he's turned his back - Unbelivable keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Unbelivable jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Unbelivable!
After the big win, Usko Unbelivable made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WVT 91: Torvik v Tchusuk
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Kraag walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Goldberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kraag with a nice cross.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
Goldberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldberg looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Kraag.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldberg thinking.
Kraag throws a monster overhand right that drops Goldberg! Kraag follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 74: Edwards v Smith
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tsmfimsfnd has clasped his hands together around Kraag's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kraag tries to buck Tsmfimsfnd off but Tsmfimsfnd is having none of it.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Tsmfimsfnd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kraag to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a jab to the body
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch up.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kraag, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Kraag breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Donk. Kraag catches Tsmfimsfnd right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.#T1#
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd gets a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd goes for a takedown attempt but Kraag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Kraag.
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tsmfimsfnd decides to pull guard.
Tsmfimsfnd keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully.
Kraag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsmfimsfnd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to control the position but Kraag postures up.
Kraag is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsmfimsfnd has wrist control.
Kraag throwing strikes but missing.
Tsmfimsfnd looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsmfimsfnd, not yet.
Kraag tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsmfimsfnd is retaining full guard.
Kraag trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kraag drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tsmfimsfnd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tsmfimsfnd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tsmfimsfnd! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling the position from side mount.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kraag regains half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kraag doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsmfimsfnd.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tsmfimsfnd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling the action here.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Tsmfimsfnd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsmfimsfnd pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsmfimsfnd is taking a breather. Kraag says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tsmfimsfnd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kraag with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraag wants to control but Tsmfimsfnd is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsmfimsfnd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Tsmfimsfnd stalling.
Ground and pound from Tsmfimsfnd. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Tsmfimsfnd lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsmfimsfnd walks into a jab.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd shoots and misses
letting Kraag counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsmfimsfnd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsmfimsfnd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tsmfimsfnd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kraag's efforts to push away.#TD#
Kraag successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraag working for a triangle but Tsmfimsfnd defends it easily.
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tsmfimsfnd stacks Kraag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tsmfimsfnd!#SU2#
Tsmfimsfnd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kraag to his feet.
Kraag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraag throws out a loose jab but Tsmfimsfnd uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tsmfimsfnd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling here.
Kraag is trying to drag Tsmfimsfnd to the mat but Tsmfimsfnd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Tsmfimsfnd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tsmfimsfnd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tsmfimsfnd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsmfimsfnd prevents Kraag from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Tsmfimsfnd wants the takedown. Kraag is fighting it off but Tsmfimsfnd persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kraag's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsmfimsfnd is aware though and is defending well.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsmfimsfnd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Tsmfimsfnd sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Tsmfimsfnd passes Kraag's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kraag trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tsmfimsfnd manages to pass to mount!
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the full mount.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling his opponent.
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Kraag wants to hold on but Tsmfimsfnd pushes him away.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraag is trying desperately to improve position.
Kraag tries to hold on but Tsmfimsfnd postures up.
Tsmfimsfnd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraag is bucking up trying to escape but Tsmfimsfnd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tsmfimsfnd breaks from Kraag's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tsmfimsfnd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kraag can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tsmfimsfnd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraag swivels and escapes.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsmfimsfnd throws out a counter right but Kraag avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Tsmfimsfnd wants the takedown. Kraag is fighting it off but Tsmfimsfnd persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kraag's guard against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the top position.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd passes Kraag's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Tsmfimsfnd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tsmfimsfnd looking to control but Kraag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsmfimsfnd avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to control but Kraag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsmfimsfnd avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Tsmfimsfnd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Tsmfimsfnd's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Kraag tries to hold on but Tsmfimsfnd postures up.#SUB2#
Tsmfimsfnd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kraag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kraag shrugs it off.
Kraag tries to reverse the position but Tsmfimsfnd maintains control.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the full mount.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Tsmfimsfnd's attempts to control the action.
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Tsmfimsfnd has a good base and remains in mount.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Kraag is having none of it. #T3#
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Tsmfimsfnd has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Tsmfimsfnd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kraag really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kraag tries to hold on but Tsmfimsfnd pushes him away.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tsmfimsfnd avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Kraag wants to get back to full guard but Tsmfimsfnd has passed into side control.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Tsmfimsfnd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag seems a little lost for a moment, as Tsmfimsfnd dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsmfimsfnd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd! |
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Event:
WVT 64: Peterson v Simone
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Alzado throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kraag crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alzado - the referee stops the clock and Kraag gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alzado. Kraag manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Alzado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzado.
Alzado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Alzado tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzado throws the kick towards the body but Kraag avoids it.
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Alzado looks winded!
Kraag works Alzado's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Kraag cracks Alzado with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kraag has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alzado to stand back up!#ROC#Alzado is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Alzado out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
During a confident post fight interview, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zexi.
Zexi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD2#
Kraag sends Zexi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Zexi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Zexi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zexi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraag with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zexi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zexi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kraag defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zexi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Zexi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kraag.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kraag as he connects with a hook.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Kraag is out of range.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zexi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Zexi is just out of range.
Kraag throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kraag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zexi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Zexi digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Zexi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zexi lands a jab to the head.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dai Zexi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag misses with an uppercut.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Zexi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag walks into a stiff left hand from Zexi.
Kraag lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zexi throws a right hand that misses
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Zexi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kraag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Kraag is trying to work for a sweep but Zexi has mounted him!
Zexi avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Kraag tries to control Zexi's body but Zexi pushes him off. Kraag squirms to his side and now Zexi has his back! #SUB#
Zexi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kraag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kraag wants to escape the position.
What can Kraag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kraag trying to control but not successfully.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zexi not allowing Kraag to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desi Kraag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi'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.#R2#
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zexi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Kraag's shoulder, as Kraag tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zexi misses with a hook to the body
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zexi misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Kraag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kraag swings for the body but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desi Kraag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zexi thows a leg kick but Kraag checks it
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Zexi misses with a body shot.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag counters with a straight right hand.
Kraag throws a body punch but Zexi moves out of range.
Zexi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kraag. That did some damage!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Zexi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Zexi scores with a hook to the body. Kraag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kraag scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Kraag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Zexi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Zexi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zexi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.#TD#
Zexi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraag looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Zexi wants to stand but Kraag has his arm trapped.
Kraag tries to bench press Zexi off him but Zexi keeps the position.
Zexi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kraag manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kraag wants to work for an arm triangle but Zexi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kraag is keen to just control but Zexi is a slippery customer.
Zexi tries to roll over but Kraag keeps him under control.
Kraag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zexi taking some punishment here, with Kraag in his half guard.
Zexi gets full guard.
Kraag trying to control but Zexi is working from the bottom.
Kraag tries to free his leg and advance position but Zexi is retaining full guard.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Zexi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desi Kraag will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zexi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Zexi.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Kraag misses.
Zexi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Zexi avoids the body shot from Kraag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag scores with a hook.
Kraag catches Zexi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kraag moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Zexi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zexi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kraag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zexi.
Zexi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kraag off the cage and back into range.
Zexi misses with a hook.
Kraag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kraag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zexi.
Kraag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Kraag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Kraag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Zexi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Zexi misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Kraag takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Zexi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zexi with a body shot.
Zexi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Zexi feints and as Kraag raises his hands in defense, Zexi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kraag working for a triangle but Zexi defends it easily.
Kraag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zexi slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Kraag manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kraag working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zexi has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kraag is in trouble now - Zexi has advanced to mount!
Kraag is squirming around, avoiding Zexi's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Zexi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kraag can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kraag tries to lock up and control but Zexi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zexi lands a heavy elbow.
Kraag wants to control but Zexi is having none of it.#SUB#
Kraag tries to improve his position but Zexi has taken his back! Zexi has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kraag tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zexi pushes Kraag away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WVT 48: Picklesbly v S.Sitsong
Date: Nov 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliva tries to land a front kick but Kraag steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
Oliva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kraag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Oliva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kraag throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kraag throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Oliva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kraag's elbow.
Oliva has Kraag pressed against the cage, preventing Kraag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Kraag ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kraag no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kraag is trying to keep Oliva in close.
#T1##SUB#
Oliva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliva lands a couple of elbows.
Oliva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Oliva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kraag working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kraag looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily.
Kraag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliva lands a couple of elbows.
Oliva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Kraag working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily.
Kraag seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliva stands up over Kraag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliva landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Oliva controlling from the top position.
Oliva looking to pass the guard.
Oliva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliva scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliva stands up over Kraag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Kraag is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Oliva arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kraag's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Kraag takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
As Kraag backs away, Mountain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mountain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Mountain counters with a series of strikes that sends Kraag to the canvas! Mountain follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #SUB2#
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mountain stacks Kraag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mountain!
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Mountain stands up and beckons Kraag to his feet.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraag avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Kraag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Mountain lands with a nice body punch.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mountain counters with an outside leg kick.
Kraag looks winded!
Mountain lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kraag up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mountain from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kraag's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tauski Mountain!
A very excited looking Tauski Mountain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Kraag swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kraag.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kraag stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kraag misses with a looping left.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Kraag avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Silva lands the left hand.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Kraag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kraag connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.#T2#
Silva avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva lands a jab to Kraag's midsection.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kraag counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Kraag had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kraag works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kraag sprawls and moves away.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraag misses the target.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Kraag is quick to defend against it.
Kraag lands a jab.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Kraag misses the body punch #TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva controls the position.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kraag down.
#T4##SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Kraag tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Kraag tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Kraag manages to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Kraag looking to control.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kraag working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva stands and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
Silva working away.
Silva looks up at the clock and then as Kraag takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kraag is being controlled here.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Silva is working Kraag over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva working away.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Silva there. #T2##SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is thwarting Kraag's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Kraag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Kraag trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Kraag is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Kraag is defending well. #T3#
Silva wants to take a breather but Kraag is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Kraag's hands, connecting with Kraag's forehead.
Silva working over Kraag with some ground and pound. Kraag looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Kraag wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraag manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Silva is sitting in close to Kraag's body. Kraag has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Silva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Silva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kraag.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
Our winner, Desi Kraag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 30: McDonald v Knox
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Immanuel misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Immanuel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Immanuel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Immanuel is just out of range.
Immanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Immanuel moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Immanuel!
Immanuel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Immanuel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel misses with a double jab
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Immanuel thinking.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Immanuel is just out of range.
Immanuel lands a front kick.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Kraag dodges the punch combination from Immanuel.
Immanuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kraag.
Immanuel tries to bum rush Kraag with a series of wild strikes but Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Immanuel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Immanuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Immanuel tried to counter with a leg kick but Kraag avoided it.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Immanuel tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Immanuel.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Immanuel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kraag misses with a hook. Immanuel ducked under it nicely.
Immanuel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Immanuel lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Immanuel walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Immanuel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Immanuel connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Immanuel.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Immanuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Immanuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Immanuel lands a nice looking body kick.
Immanuel throws a low kick, looking for Kraag's leg but Kraag calmly moves out of range.
Immanuel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Immanuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Immanuel tenderised Kraag's leg. Kraag is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Immanuel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kraag takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Immanuel's ribcage but misses.
Kraag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Immanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Immanuel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Immanuel duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Immanuel. Immanuel obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Kraag takes one to the side of the head.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Immanuel at a distance.
Immanuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Immanuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Immanuel's body.
Kraag misses with a jab to the body
and Immanuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Immanuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Immanuel lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag lands an overhand right.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Immanuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
It looked like Immanuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Immanuel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kraag throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Immanuel counters with an inside leg kick.
Immanuel throws the kick towards the body but Kraag avoids it.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Immanuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Immanuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kraag has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kraag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag dodges the punch combination from Immanuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Immanuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraag can do to turn this around?
Immanuel tries to clinch but Kraag moves away
and Kraag counters with a right hand to the body.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Immanuel rather than just go for the knockout.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Immanuel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Immanuel manages to avoid it.
It looked like Immanuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Immanuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Immanuel is just out of range.
Immanuel connects with a looping right hand.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Immanuel throws a push kick but Kraag slaps the foot to one side.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Immanuel at a distance.
Immanuel misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Kraag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kraag scores with a nice strike.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Immanuel throwing a counter right hand but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Kraag blocks a jab.#CL#
Immanuel clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Immanuel has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kraag manages to break the clinch.
Immanuel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kraag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kraag throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Immanuel manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Immanuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag takes one on the button.
Kraag throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
Kraag jabs Immanuel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kraag throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
Kraag keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Immanuel throws a right hand that Kraag ducks under and follows up with a left that Kraag also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Immanuel there.
Kraag has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Immanuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Immanuel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Immanuel lands with a right hand. #ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Kraag's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Immanuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kraag is still on wobbly legs! Can Immanuel finish him?
Immanuel drops Kraag with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kraag! Immanuel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeshua Immanuel!
Yeshua Immanuel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 24: Maestre v Doisneau
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Philippe
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Philippe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraag misses with a body shot
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
Philippe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kraag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Philippe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Philippe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Nice cross by Philippe.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Kraag uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Philippe has time to react.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Philippe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag misses with a hook
and Philippe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Philippe throws a hook to the side of Kraag's head but Kraag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Philippe connects with a crisp jab.
Kraag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Philippe throws out the jab. #T1#
Kraag throws a body punch but Philippe moves out of range.
Philippe throwing a counter right hand but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Philippe moves into the clinch.
Kraag blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Philippe.
Philippe is pressed up against the cage. Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Philippe down to the mat. Philippe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Philippe.
Kraag misses with an uppercut. Philippe saw that one coming.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philippe with a hook.
Philippe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Philippe throws a good cross that connects.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Philippe stuns Kraag with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Philippe moves away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philippe lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag takes a swing at Philippe's ribcage but misses.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
Philippe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Philippe to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Philippe cracks Kraag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Philippe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kraag to stand back up!#ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Philippe rather than just go for the knockout.
Philippe throws a shot to the body.
Kraag is still on wobbly legs! Can Philippe finish him?
Kraag get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kraag stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Philippe runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peguero Jean Philippe!
Peguero Jean Philippe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pound Town INC for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kraag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Kraag backing up. Kraag nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Kraag is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes cracks Kraag with an open hand slap.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kraag.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Kraag with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kraag. That did some damage!
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kraag.#T4#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kraag misses with a straight left.
Kraag backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Kraag.
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Kraag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Kraag 's knee.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a big counter head kick but Kraag avoids it with no problem.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
The fighters circling - Kraag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Kraag down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thows a body kick. Kraag tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kraag doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Kraag steps away.
Kraag stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Barnes misses.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Bob Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Kraag backing up. Kraag nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Kraag lands a jab to the head.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Kraag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraag throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Kraag lands an overhand right.
Kraag takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a counter combo.#T3#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Kraag bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Kraag steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kraag throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Barnes lands a big right hand that sends Kraag crashing to the mat! Barnes stays standing though and waves Kraag back to his feet!#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Barnes goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barnes goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kraag stumbles back but Barnes runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kraag to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kraag will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Barnes!
Our winner, Bob Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kraag tries to sprawl but Honda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
Honda winds up and cracks Kraag with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honda lands a nice short elbow.
Honda is pressing down on Kraag's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraag is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Honda pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda drops an elbow to the side of Kraag's head.
Honda wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kraag is not content to let Honda control the position.
Kraag is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Honda mounts him!
Honda avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.
Honda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kraag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Honda with a couple of short strikes.
Honda postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kraag badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Honda around the waist but Honda pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Honda is the winner by TKO! Honda jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
A relieved looking Edmond Honda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WVT 6: Honda v Newton
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Lemieux lands a slapping body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kraag. That snapped Lemieux's head back.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kraag scores with a hook to the body. Lemieux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Kraag avoids it this time.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Lemieux won't allow it.
#BC#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.#CL2#
Kraag tries to keep at a distance but Lemieux has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemieux has double underhooks.
Lemieux gets through Kraag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Kraag wants to break free but Lemieux has control.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux presses Kraag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux drops Kraag with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Kraag is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux! |
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Event:
WVT 3: Mogg v Granger
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraag swings for the body but Shabazz moves out of range.
Shabazz misses with a kick to the body.
Shabazz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Shabazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shabazz misses with a low kick as Kraag jumps back.
Shabazz tries a low kick but Kraag avoids it.
Jab, jab by Shabazz - just one landing.
Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shabazz throws a lazy head kick
and Kraag counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Kraag stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kraag's head.
Shabazz feints and then cracks Kraag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kraag down.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabazz manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Shabazz throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shabazz lands a slapping body shot.
Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraag misses the target.
Shabazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shabazz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kraag lands a nice shot that snaps Shabazz's head back.
Nice jab there from Kraag.
Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shabazz.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Kraag.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Shabazz throws out a counter right but Kraag avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Shabazz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kraag walks into a stiff left hand from Shabazz.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz's corner calls for a 1-2. Shabazz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Kraag checks a leg kick.
Shabazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraag is looking to wear down Shabazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shabazz tries to clinch but Kraag is having none of it.
Kraag cracks Shabazz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
Shabazz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shabazz slips under a jab from Kraag.#T3#
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Shabazz misses with a two punch combination.
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraag swings for the body but Shabazz moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Shabazz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shabazz.
Kraag lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
Shabazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shabazz looks winded!
Kraag lands a jab to Shabazz's midsection.
Kraag drops Shabazz with a naaaaasty hook - Shabazz is in real trouble here! Kraag dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Kraag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.#CL2#
Ship darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.#BC#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ship fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Ship counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kraag! #SUB2#
Ship looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ship has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kraag is trying to control Ship's posture but Ship avoids it.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag wants to control but Ship is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ship is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraag has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Kraag is defending against the submission attempts here by Ship.
#SUB2#
Ship looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ship pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ship seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ship wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ship is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraag is defending against the submission attempts here by Ship.
#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ship is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraag has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ship seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Ship is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ship looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kraag wants to control but Ship is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kraag works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Kraag's guard. #SUB2#
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Kraag's guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Kraag's guard. #SUB#
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ship defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ship is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ship drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ship jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kraag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Ship is just out of range.#TD2#
Ship shoots in and gets a takedown into Kraag's guard.
Ship looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Kraag's guard.
Roman Ship has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ship wants to pass the guard but Kraag is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Kraag's guard. #T1#
Ship stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ship passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ship looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ship looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ship pulls his head out easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ship is looking for a kimura here.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ship is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ship is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ship is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kraag defends it well. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ship pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ship is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraag is just riding it out for now. Ship eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Ship is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ship is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kraag defends it well. #SUB2#
Ship is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kraag is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ship is tapping! Great win for Kraag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
A relieved looking Desi Kraag thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Bystrom closes the distance but Kraag moves to the side
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Bystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bystrom with a body shot.
Bystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag punishes Bystrom's body with a nice straight punch.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Bystrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bystrom throws a leg kick but Kraag moved away.
Kraag avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Bystrom's belly button to the back.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Bystrom's belly button to the back.
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!
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Bystrom's ribs.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Bystrom's belly button to the back.
Bystrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bystrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bystrom.
Bystrom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Kraag avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Bystrom's ribs.
Bystrom throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bystrom momentarily.
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!
Bystrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bystrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bystrom at a distance.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag digs a good hook to Bystrom's body.
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Bystrom darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Bystrom's body.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Kraag connects with a body shot.
Kraag digs a good hook to Bystrom's body.
Kraag digs a good body shot into Bystrom's ribs.
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!
Kraag connects with a body shot.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bystrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag stuns Bystrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Bystrom misses with a left hand
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bystrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Bystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bystrom at a distance.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Kraag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bystrom at a distance.
A combination from Bystrom does no damage.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kraag - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bystrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bystrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Kraag lands a big right hand that sends Bystrom crashing to the mat! Kraag stays standing though and waves Bystrom back to his feet!#ROC2#Bystrom is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bystrom - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kraag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Torkel Bystrom spoke after the fight, saying 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Chugman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kraag to the ground. Chugman is now in Kraag's guard.#SUB#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chugman stacks Kraag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chugman!
Kraag wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chugman working away.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kraag trying to control from the bottom.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chugman lands strikes from half guard.
Chugman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Kraag with the active half guard here but Chugman passes nicely into side control.
Chugman trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Chugman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kraag!
Chugman avoids the attempt from Kraag to control.#SUB2#
Chugman working for a submission but Kraag is keeping him at bay.
Chugman content just to control the position here.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag wants to control but Chugman is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Kraag is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Kraag bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kraag trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kraag pushing down on Chugman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kraag is pressing down on Chugman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chugman is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chugman is looking to control Kraag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Kraag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Kraag eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman won't allow Kraag to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kraag is working for a submission of some sort.
Chugman is refusing to be controlled, as Kraag sits in half guard.
Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman.
Kraag trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraag advances to half guard.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Kraag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kraag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Kraag eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Kraag is controlling well.
Chugman trying to hold on to Kraag's head to control him but Kraag postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Kraag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
Kraag passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chugman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chugman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kraag sprawls well. He's pushed Chugman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chugman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chugman drives through and clinches with Kraag against the cage.
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chugman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kraag is keeping busy.#T1#
Chugman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Kraag pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Chugman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.#SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chugman pushes down on Kraag's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kraag trying to control here.
#T2#
Kraag tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.
Kraag has hold of Chugman's hands but Chugman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kraag defends it well. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chugman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kraag sees it coming and defends easily.
Kraag tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.#T3#
Kraag taking some punishment here, with Chugman in his half guard.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
Kraag controlling the position for now.
Kraag is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Kraag keeping hold of Chugman's head, controlling as best he can.
Chugman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag trying to control here.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg.
Chugman content to control rather than advance.
Chugman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Kraag.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chugman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Kraag's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chugman has Kraag pressed against the cage, preventing Kraag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chugman is pushing Kraag up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chugman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kraag seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chugman can turn it around.#TD2#
Chugman has Kraag pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chugman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kraag tumbling to the mat - Chugman dives into Kraag's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard.
Chugman throws a big elbow that misses.
Kraag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kraag working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kraag looking for subs off his back but Chugman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chugman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kraag looking for subs from the bottom but Chugman mounts him!
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away. #T3#
Kraag is working to get back to half guard.
Kraag sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Chugman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chugman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman wants to free his trapped foot but Kraag is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Desi Kraag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chugman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 35: Fortythree v Kraag
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Kraag saw that one coming.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Kraag slips the punch.
Fortythree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Fortythree works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kraag misses the body punch
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kraag.
Fortythree throws an off balance right hand
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortythree misses with a left hand
and Kraag counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Kraag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortythree misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely.
Fortythree misses with a looping left.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Fortythree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortythree scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Fortythree misses with a lunging right hand
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kraag misses.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraag takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Kraag's shoulder, as Kraag tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree slips under a jab.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Fortythree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kraag throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Fortythree - just one landing.
Fortythree lands with a straight right. Kraag didn't see that one coming.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Kraag throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range. #T3#
Fortythree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kraag loads up on a big right hand but Fortythree slips the punch.
Fortythree throws a jab when Kraag was well out of range.
Fortythree is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by Kraag.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Kraag misses the body punch
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Fortythree lands a lovely overhand right.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Fortythree is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Kraag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Fortythree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag scores with a hook to the body. Fortythree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortythree is breathing heavily.
Kraag lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Fortythree up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kraag from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Fortythree's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
A very excited looking Desi Kraag made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kraag looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kraag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kraag is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraag wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Kraag is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kraag avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is trying to control. Kraag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kraag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kraag knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kraag is not content to let Smith control the position.
Kraag wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Kraag is working away.
Kraag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!#SUB2#
Kraag is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kraag is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kraag's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraag looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Xeroxing Fifty Snails inform us that Kraag has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Smith connects with the punch.
Onterrio Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Kraag.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC#Kraag is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kraag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith working away.
Kraag is looking for a sweep.
Smith working away.
Kraag is not content to let Smith control the position. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraag has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Onterrio Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Kraag defends the submission attempt.
Kraag wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Kraag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraag can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Smith is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag trying to control here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kraag could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Kraag is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onterrio Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Onterrio Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 20: Ship v Hunter
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraag.
Kraag swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraag was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy takes one on the button.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kraag! But no joy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Irrawaddy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kraag moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kraag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Irrawaddy works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
Kraag misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy is looking to wear down Kraag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Irrawaddy clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the cage.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.#T2#
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Irrawaddy's belly button to the back.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Irrawaddy cracks Kraag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kraag as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Kraag avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage. #BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irrawaddy momentarily.
#ROC2#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag staying out of range there.
Kraag throws an off balance right hand
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irrawaddy, as that shot connected.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.
Kraag wants to break free but Irrawaddy has control.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irrawaddy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Irrawaddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kraag manages to break the clinch.
Kraag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Irrawaddy throws a big counter combination but Kraag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Desi Kraag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Kraag is out of range.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy. #T1#
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irrawaddy.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kraag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.#T2#
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irrawaddy duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a shot to the body.
Kraag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the head.
Kraag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraag circles away.
Kraag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kraag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kraag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kraag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range. #T4#
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
A lazy left from Irrawaddy finds it's target.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Kraag slips the punch.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kraag with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy digs a good body shot into Kraag's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Irrawaddy moves into range and clinches up with Kraag.#TD2#
Kraag gets control of Irrawaddy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraag will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irrawaddy defends well.#SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irrawaddy defends it easily.
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Irrawaddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irrawaddy is working Kraag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard.
Kraag trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Irrawaddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Irrawaddy distracts Kraag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraag can do to turn this around?
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy 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. #SUB2#
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Irrawaddy stacks Kraag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Irrawaddy!
Kraag taking a bit of punishment here - Irrawaddy scoring with strikes.
Kraag on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy working the ground and pound from side control.
Irrawaddy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Kraag is rocked!
We've been hearing that Irrawaddy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Irrawaddy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kraag is still in real trouble! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kraag!
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraag wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kraag badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Irrawaddy around the waist but Irrawaddy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Irrawaddy is the winner by TKO! Irrawaddy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy! |
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Event:
RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Granger.
Granger jabs at Kraag's body.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger tries to bum rush Kraag with a series of wild strikes but Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Granger.
A low kick lands for Granger.
#T1#
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag checks a low kick from Granger.
Granger fakes the leg kick and cracks Kraag in the body.
Granger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kraag drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kraag works Granger's body with a nice hook.
Kraag stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Kraag counters with a right hand to the body.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag lands a jab.
Granger avoids the body shot from Kraag.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Granger throws a lazy right hand but Kraag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
As Kraag backs away, Granger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Granger throws a series of punches but Kraag avoids them all with ease.
Granger lands a body shot.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Kraag walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger throws a combination. Kraag tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kraag takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Granger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Granger tries to land a body kick
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
Granger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a leg kick that misses.
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Kraag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Desi Kraag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag misses with an uppercut
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag connects with a jab.
Kraag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Kraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kraag takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kraag digs a good body shot into Granger's ribs.
Granger is looking to wear down Kraag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A cross from Kraag lands.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Granger's body. Granger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Kraag throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
It looks like Granger has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Kraag.
Kraag slips under a jab.#T2#
Kraag lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Kraag down.
Kraag swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Kraag moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range. #CL#
Granger rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Kraag wants to take the fight to the mat but Granger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frank Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Granger misses with an uppercut. Kraag saw that one coming.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag slips a jab and a cross from Granger.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Granger does no damage. #T4#
Kraag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
Kraag lands with a cross. #CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Granger gets underhooks to prevent Kraag's takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to drag Granger to the mat but Granger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Kraag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kraag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Granger pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Granger darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Kraag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Granger slips under a jab from Kraag.
Granger scores with a sloppy right hand. Kraag should have avoided that one.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Kraag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraag was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kraag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Granger avoids the body shot from Kraag.
That kick from Granger tenderised Kraag's leg. Kraag is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger throws a quick counter head kick but Kraag was just out of range.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
Kraag jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Granger gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Kraag wants to break free but Granger has control.
#T2#
Kraag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Kraag takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Granger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger lands with a hook. Kraag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Kraag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granger takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Kraag moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
Kraag takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Granger counters with a flying knee that drops Kraag! Granger dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; ' so easy fight hahah'. |
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Event:
RISE 11: West v Bystrom
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Martynov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Martynov digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Martynov lands the left hand.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Kraag counters with a left to the body.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Kraag's shoulder, as Kraag tries to avoid the shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Martynov loads up on a big right hand but Kraag slips the punch.
Kraag moves away from the strike by Martynov.
Martynov throws an off balance right hand
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martynov is breathing heavily.
Kraag throws a body punch but Martynov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kraag's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martynov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Kraag jabs Martynov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Martynov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.#T1#
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Martynov avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Martynov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Kraag sends Martynov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Martynov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Martynov is rocked!
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Martynov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag weaves into range and cracks Martynov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Martynov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kraag is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RISE 8: Phillipe v Carter
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Ship avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ship throws a low kick but Kraag moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ship shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kraag manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraag keeping full guard, as Ship tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ship has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
Ship slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ship looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ship is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ship is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kraag defends it well. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ship is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ship looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ship is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ship pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ship seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ship is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Ship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kraag doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ship. #SUB2#
Ship is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kraag sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ship seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kraag is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roman Ship! |
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Event:
RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Chugman slips a straight right by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Chugman instigates a clinch.
Kraag is trying to break the clinch but Chugman has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chugman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chugman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chugman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kraag's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag lands a lovely overhand right.
Chugman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Kraag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag swings for the body but Chugman moves out of range.
#T1##TD2#
Chugman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kraag to the ground. Chugman is now in Kraag's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chugman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag is trying to keep Chugman in close.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
#SUB#
Kraag throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chugman escapes and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chugman wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraag takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Chugman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kraag keeps Chugman under control for a moment.
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chugman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kraag wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Chugman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kraag gets back to half guard.
Chugman is trying to control. Kraag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kraag gets full guard.#SUB#
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugman defends well.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chugman off and has taken his back!
Chugman is trying to break free.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
Kraag throwing sloppy strikes.
Chugman wants to escape the position.
Kraag misses with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kraag is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chugman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chugman for a finish. #SUB#
Chugman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kraag.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Desi Kraag will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Chugman closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kraag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kraag as Chugman tries to tie him up. #BC#
Kraag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Chugman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kraag wants to control the position but Chugman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chugman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kraag taking some punishment here, with Chugman in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chugman lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag wants to control but Chugman passes into side.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Chugman wants to control but Kraag is keeping him busy.
Kraag tries to bench press Chugman off him but Chugman keeps the position.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Chugman trying to control the position but Kraag is working away.
Chugman working away.#T2##SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraag has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraag regains half guard.
Kraag trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
Chugman prevents Kraag from improving his position.#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kraag defends it well.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Kraag is not content to let Chugman control the position.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kraag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chugman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chugman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag trying to control the position.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraag is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kraag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag preventing the sweep.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraag drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraag jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kraag wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chugman clinches up against the cage.
Chugman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraag pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Chugman closes the distance and clinches.
Kraag jumps guard but Chugman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Chugman to work.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chugman after a bit of a struggle.
Chugman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chugman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
Chugman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kraag is keeping busy.#T1#
Chugman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kraag is keeping busy.
Chugman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Chugman manages to pull guard.
Chugman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraag's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Chugman working for a triangle but Kraag defends it easily.
Chugman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kraag tries to stand but Chugman is controlling from the bottom.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Kraag drops back looking for a leg! Chugman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chugman manages to kick Kraag off! Kraag jumps back into Chugman's guard.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kraag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Kraag's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraag works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kraag is looking to stand up but Chugman won't let him.
Kraag works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kraag is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
Kraag is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kraag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Kraag eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kraag is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chugman is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraag.
Kraag trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chugman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
After the big win, Klaus Chugman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown. Kraag tries to sprawl out of it but Lemieux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kraag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Kraag 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.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
Kraag avoids a kick to the body.
Kraag swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lemieux stalling.
#T1#
Kraag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemieux is defending well.#TD#
Lemieux tightens his grip and picks Kraag up, before dumping him to the ground. Kraag manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Kraag has an active guard here but Lemieux has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kraag has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lemieux. Oh but Kraag has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lemieux goes limp - he's gone! Kraag jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Ihantala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ihantala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Ihantala's body.
Ihantala lands a head kick. Kraag smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ihantala throws a jab when Kraag was well out of range.
Kraag throws a right hand that misses
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Ihantala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kraag throws a hook but Ihantala blocks it.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Ihantala's ribs.
Ihantala throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Ihantala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ihantala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag throws a body punch but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ihantala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Ihantala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ihantala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ihantala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Kraag finds it's way through Ihantala's defenses.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Ihantala counters with an outside leg kick.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Ihantala throws a low kick but Kraag avoids it.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Ihantala's body. Ihantala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ihantala.
Kraag is looking to wear down Ihantala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ihantala moves away from the strike by Kraag. #T2#
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihantala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Ihantala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Kraag tries to move into range but Ihantala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ihantala counters with a crisp right that sends Kraag to the canvas! Ihantala follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraag.
Kraag getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Petrov has been cut.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraag was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range. #KD2#
Kraag sends Petrov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Petrov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Kraag lands a big uppercut and Petrov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Petrov looks OK. Kraag waves Petrov back to his feet!
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Kraag is stalking Petrov. Petrov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kraag, and it's lights out! Petrov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galute.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Galute takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Kraag gets tackled into the cage by Galute. Galute maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Galute breaks the clinch.
Galute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galute.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galute moves away.#TD2#
Galute closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Galute is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Kraag wants to control but Galute postures up.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Galute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Galute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Galute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galute tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Galute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kraag is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kraag is not content to let Galute control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag is not content to let Galute control the position.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Galute is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kraag is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Galute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kraag pulls his head out easily. #ES2#
Galute makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Galute scores with a takedown into Kraag's guard.#T4#
Galute works over Kraag with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Galute is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kraag looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galute has picked Kraag up and slammed him! Kraag can't keep hold of the triangle and Galute manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Galute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Galute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galute is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Galute dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Galute fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Galute misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Kraag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Galute.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Galute shoots in and gets a takedown into Kraag's guard.
Galute landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kraag working for a triangle but Galute defends it easily.
Galute chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Galute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Galute pushes his legs off easily.
Kraag controls Galute momentarily but Galute frees himself.
Galute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraag has his hands on Galute's head, controlling the position.
Kraag trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraag trying to control the position.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galute looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Galute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Galute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galute has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Galute drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Galute off! Galute jumps back into Kraag's guard.
Kraag looking to control.
#SUB#
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Galute is proving a slippery customer.
Galute with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Galute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Galute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galute has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
Galute passes into half guard.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Galute postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kraag to stand up. #T4#
Galute fails to land the takedown.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
Galute is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Galute decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kraag's guard.#SUB#
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kraag looking to control.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galute throwing strikes from guard but Kraag blocks nicely. #SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leopold Galute will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Galute shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kraag is trying to defend but Galute finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag gets full guard.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraag has momentary wrist control but Galute slips an elbow through the middle.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Galute preventing the sweep.
Galute landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kraag looking for a guillotine here but Galute defends easily.
#SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
Galute chips away with some ground and pound.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Galute working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraag is trying to control the position but Galute postures up.
Galute advances position into side control!
Kraag tries to bench press Galute off him but Galute keeps the position.
Galute working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Galute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraag is trying to control Galute's posture but Galute avoids it.
Leopold Galute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB2#
Galute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag, who protects the arm well.
Galute working away.
Galute works to advance to full mount. Kraag defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Galute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kraag is surviving well by controlling Galute's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Galute is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kraag can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Galute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Galute with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Kraag gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Galute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kraag is defending against the submission attempts here by Galute.
#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraag trying to control but Galute postures up.
Leopold Galute has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Galute is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Kraag trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Galute gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Galute throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galute thinking.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Galute shoots in and bounces Kraag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galute defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Galute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galute winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Galute!
Leopold Galute really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag stuns Lemieux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemieux lands with a cross. #CL#
Lemieux has Kraag up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraag looking for a takedown.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Kraag tries to break free but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Kraag.
#BC2#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##CL#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Kraag is trying to break free.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Lemieux pushes Kraag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag looks winded!#BC2#
Kraag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lemieux jabs Kraag right on the nose. Kraag blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Lemieux cracks Kraag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lemieux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kraag to stand back up!
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!#CL#
Lemieux rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Kraag misses with a body punch
and Lemieux scores with a counter punch that sends Kraag to the canvas! Lemieux smells blood - he's punishing Kraag with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kraag has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux! |
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Event:
SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Kraag misses with a body punch
letting Leagatius counter with a right hand.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Leagatius throwing a counter right hand but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leagatius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Leagatius is just out of range.
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Leagatius counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leagatius, as that shot connected.
Kraag looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Kraag glances at the clock... BAM! Leagatius nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kraag crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kraag is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel cracks Kraag with an open hand slap.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kraag's ribs.
Steel works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.#CUT2#It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kraag rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!#T1#
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Kraag's belly button to the back.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Kraag walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kraag limp body while Steel jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Bee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kraag doesn't seem phased though.
Bee clobbers Kraag with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kraag has time to react.
Bee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Bee.
Bee scores with a sloppy right hand. Kraag should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Bee.
Kraag has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bee.
Bee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Bee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Kraag takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kraag has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kraag and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Kraag steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bee. That one must have hurt.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Bee tries a low kick but Kraag avoids it.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Bee.
Kraag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bee throws a low kick but Kraag moves out of range easily.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
Kraag throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Kraag takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Kraag swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Bee tries to counter by clinching up but Kraag breaks away and moves out of range.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
Bee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Bee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraag blocks a head kick by Bee.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee's corner calls for a 1-2. Bee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee lands a really nice looking cross but Kraag seems unphased.
Bee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Bee.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bee! Kraag is out on his feet! Bee rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kraag is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kraag is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Bee!
During a confident post fight interview, Inspektor Bee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Niska vs Bee
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Bundy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bundy trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag looking to control.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Kraag wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bundy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bundy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kraag's body to avoid the submission. Kraag has instead reached around Bundy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kraag arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
During a confident post fight interview, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#ROC#Udovich is rocked!
Udovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Udovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Kraag finish him?
Udovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Udovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Udovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Udovich looks winded!
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udovich avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udovich manages to avoid it.
Udovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kraag is looking to wear down Udovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Udovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Udovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Udovich's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kraag before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
During a confident post fight interview, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Simon Udovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Rasputin clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
#CL#
Rasputin has managed to clinch.
Kraag tries to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling the position.
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Rasputin has double underhooks. #BC2#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Rasputin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a head kick.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kraag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Rasputin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kraag cracks Rasputin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rasputin takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
As Kraag tries to get set, Rasputin tries to push him back and clinch up but Kraag manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Rasputin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kraag blocks an elbow strike.
Rasputin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rasputin throws an elbow but misses.
Kraag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kraag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kraag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rasputin to keep the fight standing.
Piotr Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Kraag avoids a wild elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rasputin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kraag's brow.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Rasputin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kraag avoids it.
Rasputin misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Rasputin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Rasputin is looking to clinch.
Rasputin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraag circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Rasputin's body.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Desi Kraag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Rasputin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin is looking to land body kicks.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kraag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
A left lands for Kraag.
Kraag punishes Rasputin's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Kraag cracks Rasputin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kraag has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rasputin to stand back up!#ROC2#Rasputin is rocked!
Kraag finds Rasputin's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rasputin flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kraag lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rasputin will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Our winner, Desi Kraag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Amery fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Amery has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amery after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Amery won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag throws a hook but Amery blocks it.#CL#
Amery darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.#TD2#
Kraag jumps guard and drags Amery to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kraag has his foot on Amery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amery works his way back into a safe position though.
Amery tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Amery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Amery wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Amery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amery defends it easily.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Amery from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Amery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for a guillotine here but Amery defends easily.
Amery is looking to work some ground and pound but Kraag has wrist control.
Amery forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Amery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Kraag trying to hold on to Amery's head to control him but Amery postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amery pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to improve his position but Amery is controlling well.
#SUB#
Amery is looking for a kimura here.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Amery is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Amery seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraag trying to control but Amery postures up.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amery pulls his head out easily.
Kraag won't allow Amery to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Amery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kraag doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amery.
Kraag felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Amery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kraag has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amery is working away from the top position though.
Kraag makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraag.
Amery trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amery defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amery works over Kraag with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB2#
Kraag has his foot on Amery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amery works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Amery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraag can't keep his opponent in guard - Amery advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amery wants to pass the guard but Kraag is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Kraag dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kraag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kraag finds it's way through Amery's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like John Amery has been cut.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Amery's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kraag has clasped his hands together around Amery's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kraag looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kraag is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Kraag stands up and beckons Amery to his feet.
Kraag lands a jab to Amery's midsection.#T1#
Amery wants to clinch but Kraag slips to the side
and Kraag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amery rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag scores with a nice strike.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John Amery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Kraag lands with a cross. #KD2#
Kraag sends Amery crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Amery up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Amery is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amery is holding his hands too far apart here. Kraag throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Amery is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Rawse lands with a hook. Kraag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag walks into a jab.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rawse lands with a right hand.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraag.
Rawse misses the jab.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a sloppy right hand. Kraag should have avoided that one.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Rawse cracks Kraag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rawse has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kraag to stand back up!#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag misses with a jab to the body
and Rawse counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kraag throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem tried to counter with a leg kick but Kraag avoided it.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.#T1#
Reem connects with a jab.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Reem. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kraag on the side of the head.
Reem avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kraag has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position.
Reem cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reem thuds a left hand into Kraag's body.#CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Reem tries to clinch but Kraag is having none of it. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem misses with a looping left.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kraag walks into a straight right hand from Reem.
Reem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kraag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reem finds it's way round the side to connect with Kraag's head.
Reem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kraag swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reem rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kraag.
Reem cracks Kraag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraag throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Kraag on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks. #T4#
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Kraag has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab by Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kraag blocks a jab.#CL#
Reem rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Reem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Reem dips a shoulder and cracks Kraag with a mighty uppercut! Kraag falls back against the cage and Reem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kraag is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
In his post fight interview, Umberto Reem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Fire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kraag misses with a right hand #KD#
and Fire counters with a crisp one two that drops Kraag! Fire thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kraag to his feet! Kraag is in big trouble!
Kraag listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Fire's body. Fire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fire blocks a jab.
We've been told by Fire's head coaches at Unbroken Halo Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Fire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kraag manages to circle out of the way.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Fire counters with a nice right hand that sends Kraag toppling to the canvas! Kraag scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fire finish him?!#ROC#Kraag is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.#T1#
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fire counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sting Fire!
After winning the bout, Sting Fire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs Kluba
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
Bobby Jr swinging wildly here.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr with the counter takedown but Kraag avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bobby Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bobby Jr trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Bobby Jr wants to pass the guard but Kraag is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kraag has his foot on Bobby Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobby Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bobby Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Bobby Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Bobby Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bobby Jr easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kraag wants to hold on but Bobby Jr pushes him away.
Bobby Jr controlling from the full mount.
Bobby Jr tries to control but Kraag wriggling away.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Bobby Jr lands a couple of good shots and Kraag has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bobby Jr trying to control.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Bobby Jr breaks the grip.
Kraag tries to escape but Bobby Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bobby Jr is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Kraag tries to roll but Bobby Jr sticks to his back.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Bobby Jr gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Bobby Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Bobby Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kraag has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bobby Jr misses with an elbow to the head.
Kraag trying to control the action but Bobby Jr just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB2#
Bobby Jr working for the choke.
Kraag tries to roll but Bobby Jr sticks to his back.
Bobby Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bobby Jr gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control.
Kraag is holding onto Bobby Jr's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Kraag trying to control the position but Bobby Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Bobby Jr controls the position.
Kraag trying to control the hands but Bobby Jr breaks the grip.
Bobby Jr is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kraag up.
Kraag rolls, trying to escape but Bobby Jr keeps control of the position.
Bobby Jr has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Bobby Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kraag defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bobby Jr is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position.
Bobby Jr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kraag hold on?!
Bobby Jr has the hooks in. Kraag is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bobby Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Kraag is defending it well.
Kraag turns into Bobby Jr and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobby Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraag trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Bobby Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Bobby Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bobby Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Bobby Jr decides to stand back up. Bobby Jr steps back and let's Kraag get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut.#T1#
Kraag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobby Jr.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Kraag pushes him away.
Kraag is looking to wear down Bobby Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice jab there from Kraag. #CL2#
Bobby Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bobby Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kraag breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bobby Jr has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Bobby Jr gets control of Kraag's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobby Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position but Kraag postures up.
Kraag throws an elbow that misses. Bobby Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kraag's guard. Nice move by Bobby Jr!#REVB#
Kraag is trying to keep Bobby Jr in close.
Ricky Bobby Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Kraag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bobby Jr trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Bobby Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Bobby Jr passes Kraag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kraag is looking to control Bobby Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kraag avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobby Jr pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag is controlling Bobby Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bobby Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag trying to hold on to Bobby Jr's head to control him but Bobby Jr postures up.
Bobby Jr is keen to just control but Kraag is a slippery customer.
Kraag is looking for a sweep. Bobby Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Bobby Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kraag with the active half guard here but Bobby Jr passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Bobby Jr'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bobby Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kraag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kraag throws out a loose jab but Bobby Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobby Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bobby Jr fails with the takedown
and Kraag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Bobby Jr with a poor takedown
and Kraag counters with a straight right hand.
Bobby Jr dives in and grabs Kraag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraag pushes down on Bobby Jr's head and hops out.
Desi Kraag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby Jr.
Kraag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bobby Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bobby Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kraag to the mat! Kraag manages to get full guard. #T1##SUB#
Kraag is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bobby Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Kraag cranks on the arm and Bobby Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Niska vs Kraag
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Niska is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Niska.
A head kick from Niska lands but Kraag takes it in his stride.
Kraag dodges the punch combination from Niska.
Kraag missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraag swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Kraag takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kraag staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag walks into a stiff left hand from Niska.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Niska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska scores with a jab.
Niska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kraag is able to avoid easily.
Niska connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Kraag checks a low kick from Niska.
Niska lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kraag falls backwards - clearly groggy! Niska dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Niska!
Juha Niska retains his heavyweight title!
Juha Niska decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kraag darts in and clinches Wang up against the cage.#TD#
Wang has Kraag pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kraag tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Kraag's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Kraag controlling Wang's posture.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kraag throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wang escapes and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Kraag
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face as Wang controls the position.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Kraag is not content to let Wang control the position. #SUB#
Wang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wang working away.
Kraag might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang just content to control the position.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kraag is defending the position.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kraag with the active half guard here but Wang passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Kraag
Wang slows the pace down.
Kraag felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag trying to control here.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kraag for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kraag defends it.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag trying to control but Wang postures up.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
We've been hearing that Wang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is not content to let Wang control the position.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Kraag being controlled for a moment.
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag trying to remain calm as Wang controls from the top position.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraag manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
Wang is keen to just control but Kraag is a slippery customer.
Kraag wants to control the action here but instead Wang manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (14) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Kraag wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kraag wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to take Kraag's back but he can't do it this time.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraag is looking to escape.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Kraag tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Kraag is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kraag is holding on tight.
Kraag wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraag is looking to escape.
Kraag is looking to get to half guard.
Kraag has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (17) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wang breaks the grip. #T8#
Wang controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
Kraag can't escape the position.
Wang tries to get the hooks in deep but Kraag pushed the leg off.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Kraag is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wang working for a choke but Kraag is defending well.
Wang is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Kraag is really stuck here.
Wang gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control. #SUB#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
Wang not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #SUB#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms.
Wang is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #T10##SUB#
Wang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Wang is trying to stick to Kraag's back but Kraag is turning into Wang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kraag. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (17) vs (2) Kraag
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kraag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T11##SUB2#
Kraag is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (19) vs (2) Kraag
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang passes Kraag's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13##SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Wang is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wang passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (22) vs (2) Kraag
Wang controlling the position from side mount. #T14#
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wang controlling from side mount.
Kraag wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wang easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (24) vs (2) Kraag
Wang trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bolo Yueng ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yueng fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraag feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Kraag rushes Yueng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Yueng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kraag drags the fight down to the ground.
Kraag seems keen to control Yueng 's posture.
Yueng looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yueng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Yueng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yueng has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Yueng 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Kraag pulls Yueng in close to his closed guard and prevents Yueng from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yueng trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraag working for a triangle but Yueng defends it easily.
Kraag looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yueng is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yueng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yueng has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yueng is aware though and is defending well.
Yueng trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kraag has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yueng is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kraag. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (3) vs (0) Kraag
Yueng trying to control the position but Kraag is working away.
Kraag manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yueng 's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yueng moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kraag. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (6) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Yueng is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kraag isn't going anywhere.
Kraag is trying to control Yueng 's posture but Yueng avoids it.
Yueng trying to control the position but Kraag is working away.
Kraag tries to bench press Yueng off him but Yueng keeps the position.
Kraag wants to control but Yueng postures up.
Yueng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Yueng in the domination position with Kraag hanging on.
Yueng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working. #SUB#
Yueng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraag has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kraag is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yueng off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yueng (6) vs (4) Kraag
Kraag just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Kraag is working for a rear naked choke. Yueng is not defending it well and Kraag has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Yueng refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Yueng 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bolo Yueng stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was an honor fighting Targa and competing in the WPFA. Best of luck'. |
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Event:
SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson
Date: May 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kraag takes a swing at Suckerpunch's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a body punch but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
A jab from Kraag misses.
Suckerpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suckerpunch connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Suckerpunch scores with a four punch combination!
Suckerpunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Suckerpunch 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.
A slow jab from Suckerpunch misses its intended target.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suckerpunch misses with a left hand
and Kraag counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag sizes up Suckerpunch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Ricki Suckerpunch has been cut.
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Suckerpunch looks winded!
Suckerpunch looks to clinch
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ricki Suckerpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag swings for the body but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
#KD#
Kraag sends Suckerpunch crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Suckerpunch up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Suckerpunch is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kraag engages and cracks Suckerpunch with a massive lead left hook - Suckerpunch tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kraag is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
It looked like Kraag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maximus.
Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Maximus looks winded!
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Maximus misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag backing away here, and Maximus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.#T1#
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
A counter left hand to the body from Kraag misses its target.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Kraag has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maximus.#T2##KD2#
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Kraag crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kraag is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Kraag seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of Kraag's head but Kraag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kraag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag is looking to counter punch.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kraag throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Kraag avoids them all with ease.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kraag moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
Kraag moves out of range of the body kick.
Kraag throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Kraag lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Kraag moves forwards but Maximus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kraag jabs at Maximus's body.#T4#
Kraag avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD#
Kraag sends Maximus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Maximus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kraag! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SAFO 39 Gracie vs Turban
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Petrovs!
Kraag throws a body punch but Petrovs moves out of range.
Kraag misses with an uppercut
and Petrovs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Petrovs shoots in and bounces Kraag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kraag throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petrovs escapes and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Petrovs tries for a kimura but Kraag is defending well. #SUB2#
Petrovs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraag is being controlled here.
Petrovs working away.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Petrovs working away.#SUB2#
Petrovs is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well. #T1#
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Petrovs keeps moving and retains side control.
Petrovs is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrovs working away.#SU2#
Petrovs stands up and beckons Kraag to his feet.
Petrovs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraag lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrovs throws a body kick that misses.
Kraag lands a nice hook to Petrovs's body. Petrovs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrovs throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Petrovs does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Petrovs has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Petrovs manages to break the clinch.
Petrovs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrovs throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Petrovs just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Petrovs moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Petrovs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrovs.
Petrovs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kraag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrovs looks winded!
Kraag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovs.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrovs is just out of range.
Petrovs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrovs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kraag moves out of range of the body kick from Petrovs.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrovs manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Petrovs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desi Kraag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrovs!
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Petrovs forces Kraag back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaspars Petrovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Petrovs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrovs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Petrovs gets a clinch. #BC2#
Petrovs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraag connects with a crisp jab.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Petrovs pushes Kraag up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Petrovs breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Petrovs wants to clinch up but Kraag keeps it at a distance.
Petrovs misses with a body kick.
Petrovs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrovs is just out of range.
Petrovs tries to clinch up but Kraag circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Petrovs drives through and clinches with Kraag against the cage.
#BC#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrovs throws a nice looking combination but Kraag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrovs is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kraag throws a body punch but Petrovs moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Petrovs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrovs off the cage and back into range.
Petrovs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Kraag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrovs.
Petrovs lunges at Kraag with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kraag's hand.
Petrovs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kraag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Petrovs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaspars Petrovs'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.
#R2#
Petrovs darts in trying to clinch
and Kraag counters with a big right hand! Oh Petrovs is in trouble here! Kraag follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Kraag!
A very excited looking Desi Kraag made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Tuesday Night Fights
Date: Jan 14, 2020 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Tudekiks does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Tudekiks closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Tudekiks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tudekiks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kraag controls his hands.
Tudekiks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Tudekiks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks gets through Kraag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kraag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tudekiks prevents it.
Tudekiks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tudekiks stops a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Tudekiks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kraag.
Tudekiks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tudekiks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraags head.
Tudekiks lands an elbow just above Kraag 's eye.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudekiks smiles and moves away.
Kraag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tudekiks can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Tudekiks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tudekiks punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag slips a jab and a cross from Tudekiks.
#CL2#
Tudekiks has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Tudekiks.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tudekiks is pressed up against the cage. Kraag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tudekiks down to the mat. Tudekiks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
Tudekiks lands a nice uppercut.
Kraag is trying to drag Tudekiks to the mat but Tudekiks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kraag blocks a body shot from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tudekiks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tudekiks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Tudekiks has him pressed against the cage.
Kraag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Tudekiks has the dominant position.#BC2#
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tudekiks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tudekiks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraag or not.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kraag is looking for a takedown.
Tudekiks scores with a hook to the body.
Tudekiks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Kraag fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag wants to break free but Tudekiks has control.
Kraag is trying to push Tudekiks away but Tudekiks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kraag working hard to break the clinch.
Kraag avoiding damage as Tudekiks throws knees to the body.
Tudekiks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraag jumps guard but Tudekiks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tudekiks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kraag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tudekiks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Tudekiks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tudekiks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
#CL2#
Tudekiks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kraag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kraag goes for a takedown attempt but Tudekiks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tudekiks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tudekiks lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Tudekiks moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kraag manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Tudekiks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tudekiks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kraag on the side of the head. #CL2#
Tudekiks drives through and clinches with Kraag against the cage.
Tudekiks slows down the pace here.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Tudekiks effectively controlling the action here.
Tudekiks prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tudekiks.#TD#
Kraag decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kraag working for a triangle but Tudekiks defends it easily.
Tudekiks wants to stand but Kraag is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tudekiks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Tudekiks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tudekiks throws a body shot but no joy.
Tudekiks tries to clinch but Kraag is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleijma Tudekiks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kraag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tudekiks can pounce on him.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tudekiks.
#CL2#
Tudekiks drives through and clinches with Kraag against the cage.
Kraag jumps guard but Tudekiks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tudekiks is leaning against Kraag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tudekiks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tudekiks.
Kraag misses with a hook. Tudekiks ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Tudekiks gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tudekiks.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Tudekiks manages to get underhooks.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks is working Kraag over against the cage.
Tudekiks trying to land knees to the body.
Tudekiks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tudekiks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tudekiks.
A right hook to the body lands for Tudekiks.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks is leaning against Kraag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks presses Kraag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tudekiks is working Kraag over against the cage.
Tudekiks throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kraag tries to circle away but Tudekiks has him pinned against the cage.
Tudekiks lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Tudekiks lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tudekiks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tudekiks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tudekiks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kraag is defending well for now.#T2#
Kraag is working for takedown but Tudekiks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tudekiks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kraag is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraag working hard to break the clinch.
Kraag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tudekiks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tudekiks is working Kraag over against the cage.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Tudekiks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tudekiks lands with a short shot to the head.
Kraag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
Tudekiks lands a right hand.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudekiks smiles and moves away.
Tudekiks connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Tudekiks lands a left and a right that send Kraag crashing to the mat, dazed. Tudekiks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kraag is rocked!#CL2#
Tudekiks closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag takes a shot to the head.
Tudekiks dips a shoulder and cracks Kraag with a mighty uppercut! Kraag falls back against the cage and Tudekiks unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kraag is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tudekiks screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Demolition 4 - Dee v HW
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buckets looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraag checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buckets walks into a stiff left hand from Kraag.#CUT2#
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag jabs Buckets to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Buckets thows a leg kick but Kraag checks it
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buckets misses with a head kick.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckets.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buckets rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Buckets takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag throws a body punch but Buckets moves out of range.
Kraag stuns Buckets with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckets fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Buckets has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Buckets's ribs.
Kraag has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Buckets is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckets is just out of range.
Pension Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buckets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag connects with a nice looking jab.
#KD2#
Kraag cracks Buckets with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kraag has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Buckets to stand back up!#ROC2#
Buckets is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Buckets takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD2#
Kraag lands a big right hand that sends Buckets crashing to the mat! Kraag stays standing though and waves Buckets back to his feet!
Oh Buckets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Pension Buckets's cut is getting worse.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Kraag works Buckets's body with a nice hook.
Kraag lands a nice shot to the body.
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
Buckets takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buckets seems to have got his legs back now.
Kraag takes a swing at Buckets's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckets seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kraag lands a nice shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag stuns Buckets with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Buckets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Kraag. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kraag.#CUT2#
Pension Buckets's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
#KD2#
Kraag cracks Buckets with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buckets looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kraag finish him?
#T3#
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Buckets - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kraag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
After winning the bout, Desi Kraag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pension Buckets was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.
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Event:
RISE 121
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oloishona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oloishona ducks under a wild hook from Kraag.
As Kraag tries to get set, Oloishona tries to push him back and clinch up but Kraag manages to avoid the attempt.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Oloishona shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kraag swings for the body but Oloishona moves out of range.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Oloishona fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kraag sprawls well initially but Oloishona persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kraag tries to get to full guard but Oloishona has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oloishona pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Oloishona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kraag on the ground.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag wants to control but Oloishona is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oloishona tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kraag. #SU#
Oloishona stands up and beckons Kraag to join him on the feet. #TD#
Oloishona closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraag has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oloishona is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oloishona pulls his head out easily.
Kraag trying to control here.
Kraag gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kraag working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oloishona has passed into half guard!
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Oloishona is very close to passing his half guard.
Kraag might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oloishona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Oloishona is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oloishona pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Tonkei Oloishona will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Oloishona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oloishona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kraag.
We've been told by Oloishona's head coaches at The Elite FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oloishona rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oloishona moves away.
Tonkei Oloishona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oloishona shoots for a takedown but Kraag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kraag takes a swing at Oloishona's ribcage but misses.
Oloishona wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oloishona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonkei Oloishona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oloishona avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Oloishona fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Oloishona dives in and grabs Kraag's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraag pushes down on Oloishona's head and hops out.
Kraag throws out a counter right but Oloishona avoids it with no problem.
Oloishona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag jabs at Oloishona's body.
Oloishona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oloishona fails with the takedown
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Oloishona tries to counter by clinching up but Kraag breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Kraag gets caught flat footed, as Oloishona shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kraag has his foot on Oloishona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oloishona works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oloishona is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oloishona passes into half guard.
Kraag regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Kraag is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oloishona rolls with it to try and escape but Kraag cranks on the arm and Oloishona is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RISE 112 Stoddler v Pentele
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a body punch but Ryoshun moves out of range.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryoshun.
Kraag lands a jab to Ryoshun's midsection.
Ryoshun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kraag throws a hook but Ryoshun blocks it.
Ryoshun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraag misses with a right hand
and Ryoshun counters with a stiff right hand.
Kraag swings widly with a right hand
and Ryoshun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryoshun swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryoshun moves away.
Ryoshun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kraag misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryoshun counters with a crisp right that sends Kraag to the canvas! Ryoshun follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seishin Ryoshun!
An out of breath Seishin Ryoshun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RISE 105 Hammerfall v Farina
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Dee clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Dee throws a series of punches but Kraag avoids them all with ease.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraag.
Dee misses with a combination
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inspektor Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraag throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Dee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dee has Kraag up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraag can't break the clinch.
Dee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dee missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dee prevents Kraag from breaking the clinch.
Dee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
A short left from Dee.
Dee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kraag is trying to force a seperation but Dee has the dominant position.
Kraag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dee lands a good knee to the midsection. Kraag won't want to take too many of those.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dee cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kraag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dee with a knee to the head.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kraag lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dee landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kraag's face.
#T2#
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but Kraag blocks with his arms.
Dee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kraag blocks it with crossed arms.
Dee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dee obliges.
Dee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dee.
Dee lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Dee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Dee lands a nice knee to the body.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kraag lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dee cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Kraag jumps guard but Dee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Dee.
Dee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dee lands a hook that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dee.
Dee pushes Kraag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kraag's face.
Dee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kraag seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dee can turn it around.#T3#
Dee lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Kraag is rocked!
Dee lands a body punch.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Dee on the inside.
Dee scores a nice knee to the body.
Dee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kraag! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dee is unloading with more strikes now! Kraag drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Dee!
A very excited looking Inspektor Dee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Bizihwaeile throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bizihwaeile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bizihwaeile thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick that knocks Kraag off balance momentarily.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kraag manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Bizihwaeile stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bizihwaeile!
Nice uppercut there from Kraag.#T1#
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick which misses Kraag's front leg but catches the back leg as Kraag tries to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bizihwaeile just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kraag swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kraag lands a nice hook to Bizihwaeile's body. Bizihwaeile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraag.
Kraag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile is looking to wear down Kraag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Kraag stuns Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bizihwaeile scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kraag lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Bizihwaeile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bizihwaeile lands with a hook. Kraag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kraag scores with a jab. Bizihwaeile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bizihwaeile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kraag digs a good hook to Bizihwaeile's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraag misses the target.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kraag backs up against the cage.
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!
Bizihwaeile connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.#T4#
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag works the jab nicely.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile looks for the body kick but Kraag saw that one coming.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
A big right from Kraag misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bizihwaeile.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
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 Frank Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desi Kraag's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kraag blocks the body kick.
Kraag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy body kick
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaeile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Kraag takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bizihwaeile. That's going to slow Kraag down.
Kraag swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook.
Kraag misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Bizihwaeile counters by moving into the clinch.
Kraag can't break the clinch.
A short right from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraag wants to take the fight to the mat but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Kraag's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kraag tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraag blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile pushes Kraag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bizihwaeile here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile is working Kraag over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
#T2#
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Kraag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kraag's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraag backwards. #ROC#
Kraag is rocked!
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kraag with a big uppercut! Kraag tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kraag to the mat! Kraag covers up and Bizihwaeile unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Bizihwaeile!
Frank Bizihwaeile bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RISE 91 Pentele v Valdez
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag swings for the body but Canseco moves out of range.
Canseco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
No joy there for Canseco , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Canseco both land. Nice combination.
Canseco throws a nice looking combination but Kraag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraag backs away from a small jab... but Canseco lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kraag crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Canseco with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jose Canseco !
In his post fight interview, Jose Canseco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1#
HeavyWeight looks to land a right hand but Kraag moved out of range.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and HeavyWeight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraag takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from HeavyWeight.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag cracks HeavyWeight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
HeavyWeight drops his hands momentarily and Kraag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
HeavyWeight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag slips a straight right by HeavyWeight.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
HeavyWeight misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. HeavyWeight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag slips under a jab.
HeavyWeight lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
HeavyWeight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kraag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HeavyWeight misses with a few strikes there.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
HeavyWeight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HeavyWeight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag moves out of range as HeavyWeight strikes.
HeavyWeight throws out a loose jab but Kraag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavy HeavyWeight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HeavyWeight lands with an overhand left.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down HeavyWeight rather than just go for the knockout.
HeavyWeight misses the shot to the body.
Kraag now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
HeavyWeight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HeavyWeight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
It looked like HeavyWeight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
HeavyWeight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag swings for the body but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
HeavyWeight throwing a counter right hand but Kraag manages to avoid it.
HeavyWeight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
HeavyWeight misses with a wild body shot.
HeavyWeight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kraag takes a swing at HeavyWeight's ribcage but misses. #T2#
HeavyWeight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
HeavyWeight misses with an uppercut. Kraag saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. HeavyWeight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but HeavyWeight is just out of range.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
HeavyWeight lands a jab to Kraag's midsection.
HeavyWeight lands a body shot.
HeavyWeight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kraag tests HeavyWeight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kraag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kraag takes a swing at HeavyWeight's ribcage but misses.
HeavyWeight works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
HeavyWeight connects with a right hand. Kraag shakes it off.
HeavyWeight cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
HeavyWeight connects with a crisp jab.
HeavyWeight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag lands a jab to HeavyWeight's midsection.
Kraag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HeavyWeight.
Kraag takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
HeavyWeight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
HeavyWeight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
HeavyWeight misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
Kraag throws a jab but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
Kraag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraag swings for the body but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
HeavyWeight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for HeavyWeight.#T4#
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight throws a jab when Kraag was well out of range.
Kraag takes one on the button.
Kraag connects with a body shot.
HeavyWeight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
HeavyWeight is breathing heavily.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from HeavyWeight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
HeavyWeight misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely.
HeavyWeight misses with a wild body shot.
HeavyWeight scores with a shot to the body.
HeavyWeight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from HeavyWeight. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag punishes HeavyWeight's body with a nice straight punch.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
HeavyWeight misses with a left hand
and Kraag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy HeavyWeight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
That's time! HeavyWeight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
HeavyWeight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
HeavyWeight connects with a body shot.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
HeavyWeight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraag.
HeavyWeight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraag.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
Kraag slips a straight right by HeavyWeight.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraag misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HeavyWeight throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
HeavyWeight misses the jab.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HeavyWeight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HeavyWeight manages to avoid it.
HeavyWeight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
HeavyWeight throws a hook but Kraag avoids it easily.
Kraag throws a body punch but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
HeavyWeight is looking for a counter combo.
HeavyWeight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
HeavyWeight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
HeavyWeight throws out a loose jab but Kraag uses good head movement to avoid it.
HeavyWeight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraag.
HeavyWeight connects with a jab.
HeavyWeight throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from HeavyWeight with a body shot.
HeavyWeight throws a nice looking combination but Kraag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and HeavyWeight counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
HeavyWeight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HeavyWeight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag misses with a jab to the body
and HeavyWeight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like HeavyWeight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
HeavyWeight thuds a left hand into Kraag's body.
HeavyWeight looks to land a right hand but Kraag moved out of range.
HeavyWeight lands with a shot to the body.
HeavyWeight throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag throws a body punch but HeavyWeight moves out of range.
Kraag takes a swing at HeavyWeight's ribcage but misses.
A cross from HeavyWeight lands.
HeavyWeight lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight throws an off balance right hand
and Kraag counters with a stiff right hand.
Heavy HeavyWeight is winning the standup battle so far.
HeavyWeight connects with a body shot.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for HeavyWeight.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag moves away from the strike by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight connects with a looping right hand.
Kraag moves out of range as HeavyWeight strikes.
Kraag lands a jab.#CUT2#
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kraag jabs HeavyWeight right on the nose. HeavyWeight blinks but takes it well.
HeavyWeight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kraag.
HeavyWeight takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from HeavyWeight.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
HeavyWeight lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kraag might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, HeavyWeight has got the better of the exchanges.
HeavyWeight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HeavyWeight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HeavyWeight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
HeavyWeight works the jab nicely.
Kraag punishes HeavyWeight's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight avoids the body shot from Kraag.
HeavyWeight throwing a counter right hand but Kraag manages to avoid it.
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HeavyWeight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heavy HeavyWeight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heavy HeavyWeight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HeavyWeight was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag works HeavyWeight's body with a nice hook.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but HeavyWeight is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kraag.
HeavyWeight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HeavyWeight.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends HeavyWeight's belly button to the back.
HeavyWeight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag takes one to the side of the head.
Kraag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for HeavyWeight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kraag.
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
Kraag scores with a jab. HeavyWeight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Heavy HeavyWeight's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desi Kraag!
A relieved looking Desi Kraag thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFLFN-29 Gusmao Vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Kodjia clinches with his opponent.
Kodjia cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Kraag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kodjia is defending well.#BC#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Kodjia does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kodjia darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Kodjia keeps control of Kraag as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Kodjia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kodjia rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch but Kodjia keeps him there for the moment.
Kraag takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Kraag pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kodjia stands up from Kraag's guard - Kodjia perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kodjia throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kraag crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Franck Kodjia!
A very excited looking Franck Kodjia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a lazy uppercut
and Kraag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kraag loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruz Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Kraag to the canvas! Cruz Jr smells blood - he's punishing Kraag with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kraag has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFLFN-24
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Kraag looks to throw the jab but Rawse is out of range.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag slips under a jab from Rawse.
Jab, jab by Kraag - just one landing.
Kraag works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rawse connects with a single shot there.
Kraag connects with a crisp jab.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraag defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse throws a hook but Kraag blocks it.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rawse doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rawse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraag stuns Rawse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rawse under the eye.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraag throws a body punch but Rawse moves out of range.
It looked like Rawse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rawse misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Kraag drops Rawse with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rawse looks back up at him and smiles so Kraag waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Rawse counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag punishes Rawse's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Rawse throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Good exchange - Kraag coming out on top.#KD2#
Kraag lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Kraag stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rawse is rocked!
Rawse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rawse rather than just go for the knockout.
Rawse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraag works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Rawse's belly button to the back.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Kraag cracks Rawse with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rawse falls to his knees and Kraag doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Kraag!
Our winner, Desi Kraag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Granger lands an overhand right.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granger throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Granger tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kraag takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kraag takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kraag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Granger misses the target.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Granger missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Kraag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granger lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Granger lands a big uppercut and Kraag crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kraag looks OK. Granger waves Kraag back to his feet!#ROC#
Kraag is rocked!
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
Frank Granger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RFLFN-15 HHW vs. Farina
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Kraag misses with a hook to the body
and Kodjia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kodjia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kodjia misses with a body shot.
Kraag slips a jab and a cross from Kodjia.
A big left from Kodjia misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Kodjia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kodjia feints a counter leg kick.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Kodjia's body.
Kraag swings for the body but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kodjia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kodjia throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag throwing a counter right hand but Kodjia manages to avoid it.
Kraag lands the left hand.
Kodjia scores with a body shot.
Kraag lands with a cross.
Kraag is looking to wear down Kodjia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraag stuns Kodjia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kodjia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraag circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraag moves away from the strike by Kodjia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kodjia, right into the meat.
Kraag swings for the body but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kodjia. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Kodjia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kodjia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kodjia tries a low kick but Kraag avoids it.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodjia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
Kodjia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kodjia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Kodjia counters with a nice right hand that sends Kraag toppling to the canvas! Kraag scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kodjia finish him?!#ROC2#
Kraag is rocked!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodjia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kodjia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kodjia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kodjia digs a good hook to Kraag's body.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Kodjia lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kraag falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franck Kodjia!
An out of breath Franck Kodjia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFL-61 Morris Vs Wagenknecht 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Farina throws a hook but Kraag blocks it.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraag.
Farina scores with the left hand. Kraag knows he should have avoided that one.
Farina lands a glancing blow to the side of Kraag's head.
Farina cracks Kraag with a hook to the temple - Kraag is on wobbly legs here! Farina swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kraag falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Farina wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mario Farina!
After the big win, Mario Farina made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
SyFi 134
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a body punch but Lazzyie moves out of range.
Lazzyie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kraag defends it well.
Lazzyie has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Lazzyie misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Lazzyie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kraag to the mat! Kraag manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazzyie defends it easily.
Lazzyie works over Kraag with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazzyie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazzyie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lazzyie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kraag is trying to keep Lazzyie in close.
#SUB#
Kraag has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lazzyie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kraag has tightened it up now! Lazzyie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SyFi 125
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fusco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kraag misses with a hook to the body
and Fusco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fusco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kraag.
Kraag defending well as Fusco loads up on a big left hand.
Kraag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fusco.
Fusco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fusco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fusco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kraag walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fusco swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rosario Fusco!
Our winner, Rosario Fusco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SyFi 116
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Tatum jabs at Kraag's body.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Tatum throws a hook but Kraag blocks it.
Kraag throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraag.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
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!
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kraag misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Kraag misses.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraag misses the target.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tatum gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SyFi 104
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
A combination from Carvalho does no damage.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kraag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Kraag lands a big uppercut and Carvalho crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carvalho looks OK. Kraag waves Carvalho back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Drew Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Kraag avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kraag misses its target.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Kraag swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Kraag misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Carvalho clinches up against the cage.
Kraag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Kraag.
Kraag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carvalho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carvalho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carvalho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kraag's elbow.
Kraag jumps guard but Carvalho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carvalho lands a right hand.
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!
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Kraag.
Kraag takes a shot to the head.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Carvalho won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho lands a right hand.
Kraag is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvalho.
Carvalho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraag.
Carvalho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kraag up against the cage.
Kraag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Carvalho on the inside.
Kraag is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carvalho has a couple of punches blocked by Kraag.
Kraag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carvalho smiles and moves away.
Kraag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho throws a nice head kick!
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kraag punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Carvalho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kraag throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho feints a counter leg kick.
Kraag slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho feints a jab promting Kraag to slip. Carvalho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kraag slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag jabs Carvalho right on the nose. Carvalho blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho lands with a right hand.
Carvalho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Carvalho gets a clinch. #BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carvalho at a distance.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Desi Kraag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drew Carvalho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kraag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Desi Kraag is winning the standup battle so far.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho lands a leg kick that knocks Kraag off balance momentarily.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kraag is looking to wear down Carvalho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Carvalho rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kraag breaks from the clinch.
Kraag swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Kraag avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Carvalho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carvalho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carvalho prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraag takes a shot to the head.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Carvalho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraag can't break the clinch.
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut.
Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kraag.
Kraag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kraag working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Carvalho breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraag circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It looks like Kraag has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Kraag misses with a hook to the body
and Carvalho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kraag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kraag's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvalho under the eye.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Kraag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kraag swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Kraag swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kraag is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carvalho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carvalho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag throws a good cross that connects.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Kraag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drew Carvalho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kraag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kraag has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kraag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kraag blocks the low kick.
Kraag moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho tries to clinch up
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Kraag down.
Drew Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kraag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carvalho on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Kraag takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Kraag. #T3#
Kraag digs a good hook to Carvalho's body.
Kraag takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Kraag is having none of it. #CL2#
Carvalho gets a clinch. #BC#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Kraag moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kraag misses its target.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Carvalho clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the cage.
Kraag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?#T4#
Kraag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvalho prevents it.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carvalho just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to work over Kraag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carvalho prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kraag pulls guard effortlessly.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving. #SUB#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Desi Kraag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desi Kraag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kraag, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Drew Carvalho had this to say: '......fluke.fucking fluke.'.
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Event:
SyFi 94
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuster.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kuster does it's job there.
Kuster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Kuster's body.
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuster falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuster manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuster looks winded!
Jab from Kuster.
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!
Kraag thuds a left hand into Kuster's body.#T1#
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuster moves away.
Kuster walks into a stiff left hand from Kraag.#CUT#
It looks like Maicon Kuster has been cut.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Kuster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kraag is looking to wear down Kuster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag swings for the body but Kuster moves out of range.
Kraag scores with a jab to the head.
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
Kraag slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuster cracks Kraag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuster at a distance.
Kraag stuns Kuster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag lands with a cross.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kuster throws out a counter right but Kraag avoids it with no problem.
Kuster throws a big shot that misses.
Kuster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It looks like Kraag has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kuster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag swings for the body but Kuster moves out of range.
Kraag swings for the body but Kuster moves out of range.
Kuster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD#
Kraag lands a big right hand that sends Kuster crashing to the mat! Kraag stays standing though and waves Kuster back to his feet!#ROC#
Kuster is rocked!
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Kuster's ribs.
Kuster is still on wobbly legs! Can Kraag finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuster circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kraag. Kuster falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kraag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFA 72 Turner vs Salieri
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag lands with a nice body punch.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lashley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraag misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Lashley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lashley wants to get up but he can't break Kraag's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Kraag is working an open guard so Lashley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Lashley does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Kraag gets caught napping as Lashley dives in and scores a takedown. Kraag manages to retain guard.
Lashley landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lashley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lashley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lashley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kraag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lashley defends well.#SUB#
Lashley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lashley has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kraag has an active guard here but Lashley has managed to pass into half guard.
Kraag has his hands clasped together around Lashley's back. He's all about the action.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Lashley is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lashley works his way into full mount!
Lashley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Lashley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lashley dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashley controlling from mount.
Lashley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kraag's face.
Lashley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kraag tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraag regains half guard.
Lashley is trying to control. Kraag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lashley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lashley pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to control but Lashley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Lashley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kraag seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kraag is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lashley rolls with it to try and escape but Kraag cranks on the arm and Lashley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desi Kraag!
Bobby Lashley spoke after the fight, saying 'I Don't Know Man, I Could Just Focus On Pro Wrestling And Retire MMA Or I Could Train Harder Than Ever And Win My Next Fight '.
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Event:
EFA 61 Vasilevskiy vs Kingi
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag takes a swing at Nish's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a body punch but Nish moves out of range.
Nish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kraag circles away.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nish at a distance.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Nish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraag as he jumps to the side.
Nish throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag swings for the body but Nish moves out of range.
Kraag fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nish looks winded!
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Nish is just out of range.
Kraag lands a body shot.
#T1##KD#
Kraag cracks Nish with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nish looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kraag finish him?
#ROC#
Nish is rocked!
Kraag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nish is still on wobbly legs! Can Kraag finish him?
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nish at a distance.
Kraag fakes the body blow, causing Nish to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nish goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
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Event:
EFA 51 Casara vs Krnacova
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Rochette lands a big head kick that sends Kraag tumbling to the mat! Rochette takes a step backwards and waves Kraag back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Rochette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraag throws a body punch but Rochette moves out of range.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rochette! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sylvain Rochette!
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Event:
EFA 42 Randleman vs Siliva
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nish moves to clinch but Kraag breaks away
and Kraag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kraag gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nish is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Kraag!
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Event:
EFA 32 Carsara vs Trucks
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Kraag.
Kraag takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag misses with a jab to the body
and Meyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kraag defends well and Meyer ends up having to push Kraag into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyer prevents Kraag from breaking the clinch.
Kraag is trying to break free.
Meyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kraag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meyer.
Desi Kraag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Kraag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kraag goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meyer prevents it.
Meyer looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Kraag is trying to push Meyer away but Meyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyer walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraag throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Kraag.
Kraag digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD2#
Meyer lands a big head kick that sends Kraag tumbling to the mat! Meyer takes a step backwards and waves Kraag back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kraag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kraag misses with a body punch
and Meyer counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kraag is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Meyer!
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Event:
EFA 21 Kraag vs Colbane
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Coldbane rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coldbane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kraag can't break the clinch.
Kraag is trying to push Coldbane away but Coldbane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kraag looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Coldbane has double underhooks.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Coldbane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kraag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coldbane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kraag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coldbane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Coldbane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desi Kraag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Kraag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coldbane lands a shot to the body.
Kraag jumps guard but Coldbane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coldbane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kraag can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kraag breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Coldbane moves into the clinch.
Kraag tries for a takedown but Coldbane manages to get underhooks.
Coldbane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coldbane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coldbane to keep the fight standing.#T1##KD2#
Coldbane drops Kraag onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kraag is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Kraag is rocked!
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Coldbane digs a right hand into Kraag's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kraag's gas tank.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coldbane pushes Kraag against the cage. Coldbane is working some dirty boxing. Coldbane pushes off with a quick right hook! Kraag goes down! Kraag tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Coldbane moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Coldbane!
Post fight, Jack Coldbane took to the microphone: 'I WANT SAGE SABIN '.
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