PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 3572 p4p, 290 weight class) and John Nordquist (ranked 1578 p4p, 163 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. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nordquist's choice of entrance music: Hard Rock Hallelujah. John Nordquist will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Krause
vs
Nordquist

180 cm
39
157 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

170 cm
26
148 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition

RAGS of a RONIN

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 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krause scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Krause trying to work for an americana but Nordquist has managed to regain full guard.
Krause throwing strikes but missing.
Nordquist is pulling down on Krause's head. It's preventing any offense from Krause, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krause pushes down on Nordquist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krause has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krause is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nordquist as he works his way to full guard.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordquist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nordquist seems keen to control Krause's posture.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordquist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krause accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krause trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krause slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krause trying to control the position but Nordquist is working away.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist stops Krause from passing to mount.
Krause working the ground and pound but Nordquist is defending the strikes.
Nordquist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nordquist on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Nordquist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Krause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nordquist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krause but great work by Nordquist.
Krause manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krause lands a nice short elbow.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordquist keeps working.

Krause is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nordquist sees it coming and defends easily.

Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Nordquist is defending well.

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

Krause is trying for a kimura here. Nordquist looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Krause wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Krause!
James Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.