PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heart of a Champion. Glorious Superior struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Glorious Superior is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Krause
vs
Superior

180 cm
30
157 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

167 cm
29
159 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glorious Superior!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Superior pinned against the cage. Superior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Superior cracks Krause with a right hand to the side of the head.
Superior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Superior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Krause won't allow Superior to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Krause'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.
Krause will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Superior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Superior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krause gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Krause is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Superior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Superior has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause wants to sweep here but Superior controlling him for the moment.

Krause working for a triangle but Superior defends it easily.

Krause is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Superior is aware though and is defending well.

Krause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Krause has his foot on Superior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Superior works his way back into a safe position though.

Krause working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Superior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Superior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Krause is looking for a triangle but Superior pushes his legs off easily.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krause looking to control.

Krause throws his legs up looking for a submission but Superior uses it to pass to side control.
Krause tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Superior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Krause seems a little lost for a moment, as Superior dominates the positioning.
Krause is not content to let Superior control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krause is working hard here to advance position.
Superior working away.
Krause tries to improve position but can't.
Krause is not content to let Superior control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krause can't do much from the bottom here.

Superior is trying to get an arm triangle but Krause is defending well.
Krause struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Superior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Superior uses his free foot to push down on Krause's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glorious Superior dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krause shoots in and drives through. Superior sprawls well.
Superior with the counter takedown but Krause avoids it easily.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Krause shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Krause is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Superior is just riding it out for now. Krause eventually gives up the hold.
Superior regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause trying to move into half guard but instead Superior has managed to sweep!

Krause throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krause is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Superior is aware though and is defending well.
Superior wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.

Krause isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Superior stacks Krause 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 Superior!
Krause tries to improve position but can't.
Krause can't do much from the bottom here.
Krause manages to work his way to half guard, despite Superior's best efforts.
Superior slows the pace down in half guard.
Krause is staying active underneath Superior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Superior pulls his head out easily.

Superior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krause has managed to free his arm - good work.

Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Superior pulls his head out easily.
Superior not doing much here.

Krause looking for submissions off his back.
Superior wants to control but Krause is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Superior is working for a submission of some sort.
Superior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Superior pulls his head out easily.
Superior sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krause makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krause.
Krause tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Superior defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Superior pushes down on Krause's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Superior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krause keeps working.
Krause is looking for a sweep. Superior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James Krause overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Superior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Krause looking for a kimura from the bottom but Superior passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Superior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krause knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krause is not content to let Superior control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Glorious Superior 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. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Krause or perhaps it was just good defense by Superior, which made it look bad.
Superior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Superior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Superior wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Superior. No joy for Krause on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Superior misses with a low kick.
Krause takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krause walks into a stiff left hand from Superior.

Superior has managed to clinch.
Superior lands a body shot.
Krause fails to pull guard.
A short right from Superior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause jumps guard but Superior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Superior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Superior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krause tries to pull guard but Superior holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
Superior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Superior working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Superior.
Superior gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Krause manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Krause is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Krause working for a triangle but Superior defends it easily.

Krause is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krause haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krause lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Krause postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Superior is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krause, into his guard.

Superior wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Superior drops back looking for a leg! Krause is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krause manages to kick Superior off! Superior jumps back into Krause's guard.
Superior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Superior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Superior has managed to get both his arms back between Krause's legs - danger averted.

Krause working for a triangle but Superior defends it easily.

Krause escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Superior gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Superior tries to free his leg and advance position but Krause is retaining full guard.
Superior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Krause can't keep his opponent in guard - Superior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Superior pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Superior tries to pass to full mount but Krause defends it.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Superior blocks the strikes from Krause.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glorious Superior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Superior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glorious Superior!
Glorious Superior looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Goodbye fair island on which I had the pleasure of reigning. Now one last time chant it together my minions 'Bow before your Glorious Superior!''.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.