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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 4
Date: Feb 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Kruger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Kruger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paul Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger misses with a head kick.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Kruger throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Kruger. #T1#
Kruger takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Kruger gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jones gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kruger 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 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Jones!
A relieved looking David Jones 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:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.#TD2#
Kruger shoots in and gets a takedown into Curtis's guard.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Curtis is keeping the position.
Kruger keeps trying to improve his position.
Curtis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Curtis tries to get out of the position.
Curtis wants to stand but Kruger is controlling the position.
Kruger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curtis is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Kruger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1##SUB2#
Kruger seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Curtis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Kruger!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Large tries to sprawl but Kruger drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kruger 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#
Kruger seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Large is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Kruger!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kruger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hugbergsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kruger is in Hugbergsson's guard.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kruger is working for a kimura but Hugbergsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hugbergsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kruger is pressing down on Hugbergsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugbergsson is holding on for now.
Hugbergsson manages to get to full guard.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hugbergsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.#SUB#
Kruger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hugbergsson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Hugbergsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruger, who protects the arm well.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger prevents Hugbergsson from moving into mount.
Hugbergsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hugbergsson gets to mount! Kruger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kruger is desperately trying to improve his position but Hugbergsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hugbergsson wants to take Kruger's back but he can't do it this time.
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.
Hugbergsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Hugbergsson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kruger's chin but Kruger turns very nicely into Hugbergsson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kruger.
#SUB2#
Hugbergsson working for submissions but it's allowed Kruger to get to half guard.
Hugbergsson tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.#T4#
Hugbergsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugbergsson.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hugbergsson controls Kruger momentarily but Kruger frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugbergsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haki Hugbergsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hugbergsson misses the body punch #TD#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.
Hugbergsson moves into full guard.
Kruger won't allow Hugbergsson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger advances position into side control!
Hugbergsson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hugbergsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass. #SUB#
Kruger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hugbergsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hugbergsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Hugbergsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugbergsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hugbergsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working. #SUB2#
Hugbergsson is working for a kimura but Kruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kruger is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hugbergsson frees his head nicely. Oh but Kruger has switched to an armbar! Hugbergsson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Kruger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Kruger misses with a hook
and Crown counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Crown ducks down to avoid it.
As Kruger backs off Crown throws a huge counter combo but Kruger manages to avoid it all.
Kruger goes for a double leg but Crown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crown continues to drive forward.
Kruger goes for a double leg but Crown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crown continues to drive forward.
Crown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruger.
Kruger shoots for a takedown but Crown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kruger shoots in and gets a takedown into Crown's guard.
Kruger passes into half guard.
Kruger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruger works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Kruger with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kruger moves to the back.
Crown rolls, trying to escape but Kruger keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Kruger working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Crown is doing well to defend. Kruger seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Crown is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Kruger!
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Event:
Island Fights 9
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruger or perhaps it was just good defense by Aveline, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aveline. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aveline has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Sparring in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger misses with a body punch
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Kruger has been cut.
Aveline keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aveline.
Aveline missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up with Aveline, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes Aveline against the cage but Aveline circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aveline enables Kruger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aveline manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aveline on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aveline tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kruger is trying for a kimura here. Aveline looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kruger wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Kruger!
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