PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adalhard Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kruger
vs
Carter

171 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adalhard Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Carter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kruger pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.

Carter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kruger regains guard.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carter trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.

Carter 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.
Carter wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Kruger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruger is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kruger stands and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carter is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Carter is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruger slows the pace down.
Carter struggling a bit here.
Kruger controls the position from side control.
Kruger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carter!
Kruger controlling from the full mount.
Carter is working to get back to half guard.
Carter has given up his back here. Will Kruger look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to roll but Kruger sticks to his back.
Kruger 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.
Carter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Kruger working for a choke but Carter is defending well.
Carter is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kruger off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kruger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Kruger working for a choke but Carter is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Kruger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Carter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Carter for a 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!
Carter rolls, trying to escape but Kruger keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Carter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kruger's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adalhard Kruger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kruger gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Carter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carter manages to end up in side control.
Carter in the domination position with Kruger hanging on.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Kruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruger struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.

Carter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kruger is surviving well by controlling Carter's body position as best he can.
Kruger tries to control the position but Carter now has his back.

Carter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kruger tries to break free.
Carter wants to control but Kruger manages to buck him off and is now in Carter's guard! Nice work there by Kruger!
Kruger passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Carter struggling a bit here.
Kruger works to advance to full mount. Carter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kruger is trying to control here but Carter has managed to regain half guard.
Kruger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kruger passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kruger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kruger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Carter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adalhard Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter is trying to control Kruger's posture but Kruger avoids it.

Kruger is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kruger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carter, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adalhard Kruger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Carter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kruger is trying to keep an underhook but Carter manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Carter is working for a submission of some sort.
Carter is keen to just control but Kruger is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Carter is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger controlling the position well.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carter is working away from the top position though.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carter preventing the sweep.

Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carter trying to control the position but Kruger is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter tries for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carter wants to take a breather but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger trying to control but Carter postures up.

Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
Carter sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruger is on top in guard.

Kruger stays in close to Carter's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robbie Carter.
Well Kruger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Adalhard Kruger!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Adalhard Kruger!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Adalhard Kruger!

Adalhard Kruger wins by unanimous decision!