PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eldoth Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Von Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kron might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Afterworld. The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Hendriks's choice of entrance music: Shamrocks And Shenanigans. On his way into the cage it seems that Eldoth Kron has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eldoth Kron seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kron
vs
Von Hendriks

189 cm
30
186 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

185 cm
21
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eldoth Kron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Von Hendriks!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kron misses with a looping left.
Ludwig Von Hendriks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Hendriks throws a series of punches but Kron avoids them all with ease.
Von Hendriks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kron finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Hendriks's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks scores with a push kick.
Kron loads up on a big right hand but Von Hendriks slips the punch.
Von Hendriks is looking to slow Kron down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Von Hendriks coming out on top.
Kron fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kron just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Hendriks connects with a leg kick. Kron looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Hendriks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kron will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Hendriks throws out a powerful jab.
Von Hendriks bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kron misses with a hook. Von Hendriks ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Hendriks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Hendriks slips a jab from Kron.
Von Hendriks lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Hendriks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Kron does no damage.
Kron needs to keep his hands up - Von Hendriks had a free shot at his head there.
Von Hendriks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Hendriks!
Von Hendriks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kron fails with the takedown.
Von Hendriks sizes up Kron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Hendriks sizes up Kron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Hendriks sizes up Kron with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Hendriks cracks a nice hook into Kron's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks throws a good cross that connects.
Kron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Hendriks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kron cracks Von Hendriks with a good jab.
Kron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Hendriks finds it's way round the side to connect with Kron's head.
Kron dodges the punch combination from Von Hendriks.
Kron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kron misses with a takedown attempt - Von Hendriks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldoth Kron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Hendriks, right into the meat.
Ludwig Von Hendriks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Von Hendriks tenderised Kron's leg. Kron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Hendriks cracks the inside of Kron's front leg.
Kron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Hendriks.
Kron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kron throws an overhand right that lands on Von Hendriks's shoulder, as Von Hendriks tries to avoid the shot.
Von Hendriks tries to land a front kick but Kron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Hendriks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Hendriks throws a series of strikes that have Kron backpedaling.
Kron will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Von Hendriks jabs Kron right on the nose. Kron blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Hendriks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kron. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Von Hendriks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Hendriks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Hendriks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Hendriks stuffs the takedown.
Kron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Hendriks's waist but Von Hendriks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kron off to one side.
Kron is breathing heavily.
Von Hendriks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kron 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.
Kron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hendriks connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kron. Those never looked like landing.
Kron tries for a takedown but Von Hendriks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Hendriks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Von Hendriks.
Kron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Hendriks can pounce on him.
Von Hendriks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Hendriks scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Hendriks.
Kron throws a shot from downtown. Von Hendriks moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Von Hendriks finds it's target.
Von Hendriks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Von Hendriks tenderised Kron's leg. Kron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kron misses with a left hand

and Von Hendriks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kron's guard now.
Von Hendriks wants to control from the top but Kron keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Hendriks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kron takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Hendriks feints and then cracks Kron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kron down.
Kron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Hendriks delivers a nice body kick.
Von Hendriks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Von Hendriks lands.
Eldoth Kron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Hendriks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Hendriks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kron misses with a hook. Von Hendriks ducked under it nicely.
Von Hendriks lands with an uppercut that bounces Kron off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Hendriks looks for the body kick but Kron saw that one coming.
Von Hendriks throws a front kick that sends Kron stumbling back into the cage.
Von Hendriks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Hendriks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Hendriks lands a slapping body shot.
Von Hendriks scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Von Hendriks finds it's way through Kron's defenses.
Von Hendriks leaves Kron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Hendriks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Hendriks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kron doesn't seem bothered though.
Kron throws a hook but Von Hendriks avoids it easily.
Von Hendriks fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Hendriks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Hendriks lands a leg kick that knocks Kron off balance momentarily.
Von Hendriks is looking to slow Kron down with leg kicks.
Von Hendriks lunges at Kron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kron's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Hendriks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldoth Kron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Hendriks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Hendriks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kron's sensitive parts.
Von Hendriks lands a body shot.
Kron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Von Hendriks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Hendriks digs a good body shot into Kron's ribs.
Donk. Von Hendriks catches Kron right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Hendriks.
Kron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kron has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Hendriks.
Von Hendriks scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Hendriks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Hendriks duly obliges.

Kron is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Hendriks lands a big head kick that sends Kron tumbling to the mat! Von Hendriks takes a step backwards and waves Kron back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Hendriks is looking to slow Kron down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Hendriks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Hendriks drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kron right on the button. Kron goes down! Von Hendriks follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Von Hendriks gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Von Hendriks!
Ludwig Von Hendriks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.