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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kruger's choice of entrance music: Tnt. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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187 cm
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197 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lockyer manages to avoid it.
Kruger scores with a jab. Lockyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer 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.
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
Lockyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
Lockyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Lockyer is predictable there
and Kruger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lockyer!
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!
Kruger throws an elbow but Lockyer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kruger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockyer keeps working.
Kruger is trying to ground and pound but Lockyer uses the momentary lack of control by Kruger to regain half guard.
Lockyer tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger is looking to advance position but Lockyer won't allow it.
Kruger stalling.
Lockyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.
Lockyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.
Lockyer's coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kruger with the ground and pound but Lockyer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lockyer has momentary wrist control but Kruger slips an elbow through the middle.
Kruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Lockyer blocks nicely.
Lockyer is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Kruger looking to sit in guard and control but Lockyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockyer defends it easily.
Kruger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruger trying to control from half guard but Lockyer is working away.
Lockyer trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is controlling the pace.
Lockyer wants to get back to full guard.
Lockyer gets back to full guard.
Lockyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruger chips away with some ground and pound.
Lockyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lockyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lockyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lockyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger counters with a takedown into side control.
Lockyer is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lockyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kruger. Lockyer shrugs it off though.
Kruger feints and then cracks Lockyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lockyer down.
Lockyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lockyer connects with a crisp jab.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kruger is out of range and Lockyer settles back down.
Lockyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown and gets 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!
Lockyer is trying to maintain the position but Kruger is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruger trying to control from half guard but Lockyer is working away.
Kruger trying to control from Lockyer's half guard. Lockyer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lockyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lockyer keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Kruger checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lockyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Lockyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lockyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruger. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockyer lands with a right hand.
Kruger is rocked!
Lockyer misses with a low kick.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockyer finish him?
Lockyer throws an overhand right that drops Kruger like a sack of potatoes! Lockyer dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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