Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC #7
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordquist tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordquist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krause moves out of range of the leg kick from Nordquist.
Nordquist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nordquist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Krause closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nordquist did well to prevent Krause getting side control.
Krause is looking to advance position but Nordquist won't allow it.
Nordquist is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Krause is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Krause is working for an americana but Nordquist has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Krause was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nordquist working a defensive guard but Krause passes into half guard.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nordquist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krause is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nordquist is looking to improve his position.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordquist keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordquist is looking to improve his position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nordquist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krause not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krause not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krause wants to control but Nordquist is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Krause there.
Nordquist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krause.
Krause trying to advance position but Nordquist counters by regaining guard.
Nordquist wants to get back to his feet but Krause is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Krause trying to control but Nordquist is working from the bottom.
Krause throwing strikes but missing.
Nordquist looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Krause sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nordquist's guard.
Krause trying to mount his opponent but Nordquist defends it.
Krause not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nordquist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krause.
Nordquist is trying to maintain the position but Krause is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krause is keen to just control but Nordquist is a slippery customer.
Krause is really struggling to control Nordquist but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nordquist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krause throws a strike but Nordquist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Krause advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordquist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nordquist moves into full guard.
Krause stands and throws Nordquist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Krause misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nordquist counter with a right hand.
Krause darts in looking for a takedown but Nordquist gets double underhooks and turns Krause into the cage.
Nordquist lands an overhand right.
Krause throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Krause as he checks the leg kick.
Krause has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordquist.
Nordquist misses with the combination. #TD#
Nordquist tries to sprawl but Krause drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krause moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krause working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Krause working the strikes but Nordquist uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Nordquist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nordquist wants to get back to full guard.
Nordquist is looking to control Krause's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nordquist avoid being mounted?
Krause sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nordquist defending well though.
James Krause overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krause with the ground and pound but Nordquist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Krause wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krause lands a couple of digs.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordquist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krause with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Krause thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.
Krause wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving.
Nordquist controls Krause momentarily but Krause frees himself. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nordquist misses with a low kick.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Nordquist's head but Nordquist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordquist's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nordquist's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Krause closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krause lands in his opponent's guard.
Nordquist trying to keep a closed guard but Krause is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krause accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krause has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krause stops Nordquist from standing up.
Krause wants to control from the top but Nordquist keeps moving.
Krause looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Nordquist has his hands on Krause's head, controlling the position.
Krause passes Nordquist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nordquist avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krause. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a kimura but Nordquist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krause to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordquist is trying to maintain the position but Krause is very close to passing his half guard.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordquist keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Krause chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordquist can pounce on him.
Krause checks a leg kick.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown but Nordquist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krause's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nordquist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Nordquist lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Krause blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Nordquist tries to sprawl but Krause drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krause is looking to stall here but Nordquist recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.
Krause postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Nordquist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordquist is keeping the position for now.
Nordquist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard.
Nordquist keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Nordquist is keeping the position.
Krause distracts Nordquist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordquist is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krause is standing up over Nordquist. Nordquist looks to escape but Krause dives into side control.
Nordquist gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nordquist defends it well.
Krause wants to control but Nordquist is keeping him busy.
Krause not doing much here.
Krause not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Nordquist is trying to maintain the position but Krause is very close to passing his half guard.
Krause thows a huge punch but Nordquist dodges it nicely.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordquist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nordquist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krause thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordquist's head.
John Nordquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krause trying to mount his opponent but Nordquist defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krause will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordquist was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Nordquist sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Krause. Those never looked like landing.
Nordquist cracks Krause with a good jab.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nordquist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krause steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordquist.
Nordquist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordquist throws a leg kick #TD#
and Krause counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Krause looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Krause is working for an americana but Nordquist has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Krause was thinking about the submission.
Krause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordquist is keeping the position for now.
James Krause is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Nordquist.
I think Krause has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Krause!
James Krause gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AFC #4 First Champion
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Krause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyle swivels and escapes.
Kyle is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Kyle has Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause. #TD2#
Krause has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kyle uses from the top position.
Kyle is looking to stand up but Krause won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Kyle pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Krause throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kyle uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Kyle decides to stand back up. #CL#
Kyle forces Krause back against the cage and clinches.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krause looking for a takedown.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Kyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause is looking for a takedown.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krause.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
Krause drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krause is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Krause tightens his grip and picks Kyle up, before dumping him to the ground. Kyle manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Kyle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Krause looks winded!#CL#
Kyle drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Kyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krause is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kyle lands an uppercut.
Krause jumps guard but Kyle stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Krause decides to pull guard. #SU#
Kyle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Kyle moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
A short right from Kyle on the inside.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kyle clinches with his opponent.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Krause is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krause can't get the takedown. #T4#
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krause changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Kyle.#CL#
Kyle drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage. #TD2#
Krause is trying to trip Kyle. He has hold of a leg but Kyle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Krause persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kyle wants to stand up but Krause is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrys Kyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyle is looking to chop away at Krause's legs.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Kyle misses with a double jab.
Chrys Kyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kyle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krause has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krause and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Krause misses with a takedown attempt - Kyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kyle takes a swing at Krause's ribcage but misses.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle connects with a right hand. Krause shakes it off.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krause gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krause misses with a looping left.
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Kyle's shoulder, as Kyle tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyle defends it well.#T1##CL#
Kyle moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Kyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Kyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause fails to pull guard.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Kyle.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Kyle breaks from the clinch.
Chrys Kyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Kyle tries to bum rush Krause with a series of wild strikes but Krause uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyle misses with a two punch combination.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyle defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kyle clinches. #BC#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krause misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Kyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krause has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kyle stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Kyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause tries to pull guard but Kyle won't allow it.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krause is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle stuffs the takedown.
Krause is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Kyle.
Chrys Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Kyle rushes Krause and presses him up against the cage.
Kyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krause is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krause jumps guard but Kyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krause is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kyle to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krause looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Kyle drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kyle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Kyle lands a shoulder strike.
Kyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kyle manages to break the clinch.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.
Krause throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Kyle kicks Krause off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kyle.
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kyle clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krause blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrys Kyle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Krause gets tackled into the cage by Kyle. Kyle maintains the clinch.
Krause has Kyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Krause lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krause stops Kyle from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Kyle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Krause is on him like a limpet, forcing Kyle back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyle stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Kyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle lands with a light punch inside.
Kyle scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
Krause lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyle throws a big counter combination but Krause scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Krause moves forwards but Kyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Krause is rocked!#CL#
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Kyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krause, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Krause. #BC#
Kyle manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kyle moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Krause has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Krause has his opponent's back but Kyle is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Krause. #CL#
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
Krause jumps guard but Kyle stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Krause has clasped his hands together around Kyle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Krause in side control, throwing shots but Kyle defends. #SUB2#
Krause tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krause has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kyle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krause asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krause trying to control the position but Kyle is working away.
An elbow from Krause crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Krause working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Krause has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kyle is not content to let Krause control the position.
Kyle is trying to buck Krause off.
Kyle is not content to let Krause control the position.
Krause lands some shots froms side control.#T4##ES#
Kyle throws Krause to one side and escapes!
Krause fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chrys Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krause is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Krause manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Krause is working an open guard so Kyle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Kyle shows good takedown defense.
Krause just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKyle.#CL#
Kyle forces Krause back against the cage and clinches.
Kyle lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrys Kyle clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range. #CL#
Krause gets tackled into the cage by Kyle. Kyle maintains the clinch.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kyle gets a clinch.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyle presses Krause against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause takes a shot to the head.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krause wants a takedown.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krause is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head. #T1#
Kyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krause up against the cage.
Krause is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyle lands a left hand.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krause is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyle finish him?
Krause jumps guard but Kyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause seems to have recovered his senses.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Krause is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Kyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards. #T2#
Kyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kyle.
Kyle lands a big right hand that drops Krause! The killer instinct kicks in and Kyle finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kyle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrys Kyle!
Chrys Kyle is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Chrys Kyle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: AFC #2
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Krause scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nordquist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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!#T3#
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. #SUB#
Krause is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nordquist sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Nordquist is defending well. #SUB#
Krause is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
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.

Event: AFC #1 The First
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyle.
Krause is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krause is looking for a takedown.
Krause tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Krause jumps guard.
Krause lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kyle wants to stand and escape but Krause is having none of it.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyle wants to stand up but Krause is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyle is retaining full guard. #T1#
Krause postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krause is controlling him. #ES2#
Kyle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kyle controlling the action here for a moment.
Krause wants a takedown.
Kyle lands a shot to the body.
Krause is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyle.
Kyle tries to stall but Krause uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kyle lands with a right to the head.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krause throws out the jab.
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyle avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyle but Kyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Kyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good leg kick by Kyle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyle as he jumps to the side.
Kyle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krause with a body shot.#CL2#
Krause gets tackled into the cage by Kyle. Kyle maintains the clinch.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Krause is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
Kyle is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
Kyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krause is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Kyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause jumps guard but Kyle stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krause can't get the takedown. #TD#
Krause is trying to trip Kyle. He has hold of a leg but Kyle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Krause persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kyle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krause is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kyle lands a left hand.
Kyle stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrys Kyle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Krause off the cage and back into range.
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Kyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krause misses with an uppercut
and Kyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kyle dodges the punch combination from Krause.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krause throws an off balance right hand
and Kyle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Kyle clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krause.#T1#
Kyle lands with a light punch inside.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Krause pulls guard effortlessly.
Kyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Kyle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Kyle moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
Chrys Kyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyle lands a body punch.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards. #TD#
Krause has hold of one of Kyle's legs. Kyle is fighting the takedown attempt but Krause gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause postures up in Kyle's guard and throws a big left but Kyle blocks it. #ES2#
Kyle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krause off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kyle lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Kyle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krause fails with the takedown
and Kyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Kyle shows good takedown defense.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Krause defending well as Kyle loads up on a big left hand.
Kyle misses with a body kick.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Kyle's head but Kyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Kyle has managed to clinch. #T3#
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle lands with a light punch inside.
Kyle lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kyle fails to land.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kyle tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Krause drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Kyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krause will feel that in the morning.
Chrys Kyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kyle takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle lands an uppercut.
Kyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krause is working for takedown but Kyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kyle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krause or not.
Kyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kyle breaks the clinch.
Krause misses with a double jab.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Kyle throws out a powerful jab.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kyle rushes Krause and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrys Kyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kyle looks to land a left hand but Krause moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Kyle tries to sprawl but Krause drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kyle kicks Krause off and gets back to his feet.
Kyle throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Krause fails to land the takedown.
Kyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krause checks it well. #CL2#
Kyle clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle cracks Krause with a nice body shot.
Kyle lands with a right to the head.
Kyle lands a nice uppercut.
Krause is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Krause is trying to pull guard but Kyle has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle lands a right hand.
Krause goes for a takedown attempt but Kyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Kyle clinches up against the cage.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krause is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Kyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Kyle has him pressed against the cage.
Kyle lands a shot to the body.#T2##BC2#
Kyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle lands an uppercut.
Krause has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kyle after a bit of a struggle.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Krause pulls guard effortlessly.
Kyle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krause's guard.#SU2#
Krause is working an open guard so Kyle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Kyle's shoulder, as Kyle tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Kyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyle cracks Krause with a nice body shot.
Kyle digs a right hand into Krause's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krause's gas tank.
Krause tries to pull guard but Kyle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kyle gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause tries to pull guard but Kyle won't allow it.
Kyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krause is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Kyle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Krause is rocked!
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Krause is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Krause seems to have got his legs back now.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyle.
Kyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyle is pressed up against the cage. Krause has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyle down to the mat. Kyle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyle throws a body punch but Krause moves out of range. #CL2#
Kyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyle gets underhooks to prevent Krause's takedown attempt.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kyle clinches.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrys Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyle 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrys Kyle!
After the fight, Chrys Kyle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Darrow leaves Krause with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Darrow throwing a counter right hand but Krause manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Krause down.
Krause waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darrow.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krause.
Krause throws a right hand that misses
and Darrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Krause's takedown attempt.
Hamish Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.#TD2#
Krause is trying to trip Darrow. He has hold of a leg but Darrow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Krause persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Krause is pushing down on Darrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Krause has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Krause missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krause throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darrow gets full guard.
Krause throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krause throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krause's guard. Nice move by Darrow!#REVR#
Krause wants to sweep here but Darrow controlling him for the moment.
Krause is trying to control the position but Darrow postures up. #SUB2#
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darrow defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Darrow'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.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darrow defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Krause working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Darrow has passed into half guard!
Darrow controlling the action here.
Darrow prevents Krause from improving his position.
Krause regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Krause is looking to cinch up a triangle. Darrow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Krause's body to avoid the submission. Krause has instead reached around Darrow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Krause arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Krause!
James Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL156
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Krause shoots in and gets a takedown into Soares's guard.#ES#
Soares manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
A combination from Krause does no damage.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krause shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soares pinned against the cage. Soares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Soares went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krause works Soares's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Krause drives through with a takedown into Soares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Soares has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krause is proving hard to escape from.
Krause working a defensive guard here.
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krause looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Soares pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Soares decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soares throws out the jab.
Krause will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krause.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause misses with a wild combination.
Krause lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Krause swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a three punch combo that has Krause backing up. Krause nods at Soares to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Krause looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Soares!
Soares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krause. #SUB2#
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soares taking a bit of punishment here - Krause scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Krause goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Soares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krause's guard! Nice work there by Soares! #T4#
Soares preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Krause looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soares has picked Krause up and slammed him! Krause can't keep hold of the triangle and Soares manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Krause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soares pulls his head out easily.
Krause wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
Soares wants to stand up but Krause has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Krause is looking to improve his position.
Krause is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Soares decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krause connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krause lands a nice shot that snaps Soares's head back.
Soares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.#TD2#
Krause shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soares is trying to defend but Krause finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Soares is looking to escape.
Krause thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soares's head. #SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Soares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krause throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Krause trying to advance position but Soares counters by regaining guard.
Soares keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krause throws a strike but Soares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Krause is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soares wanted to stand there but Krause had control of the position. #SU#
Soares stands and steps away. Krause gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Soares.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krause misses with a hook.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Soares is just out of range.
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause. #T3#
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soares as he jumps to the side.
Soares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Krause.
Krause takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krause fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Soares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soares but Soares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Soares misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Krause lands.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Krause misses with a takedown
and Soares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Soares sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krause slips a jab and a cross from Soares.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soares as he avoids it easily.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soares's waist but Soares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Andre Soares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Soares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares slips a jab from Krause.
Andre Soares is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krause.
A quick step to the side and Soares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Soares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soares rather than just go for the knockout.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Krause. Those never looked like landing.
Soares is looking for a counter combo.
Krause digs a good body shot into Soares's ribs.
Krause jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soares throws a hook to the side of Krause's head but Krause sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Soares punishes Krause's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krause, as that shot connected.
Soares throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Soares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soares as he jumps to the side.
Soares appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Soares stalks Krause and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krause's face. Krause staggers backwards, shaken.
Andre Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Soares.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
Soares throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Krause swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soares counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Soares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soares.
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soares defends it well.
Krause looks to land a right hand but Soares moved out of range.
Krause throws a right hand that Soares ducks under and follows up with a left that Soares also avoids with ease.
As Krause looks to move away, Soares throws a big counter combo but Krause just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Krause shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Krause was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Krause crashes against the mat.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES#
Soares bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Soares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soares 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Soares!
Andre Soares really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: DUEL#144 Ajax vs Picker
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Krause throws a big shot that misses.
Fagaro feints the counter takedown.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fagaro.
A left and a right from Fagaro both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause slips a jab and a cross from Fagaro.
Krause bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fagaro's head backwards.
Fagaro throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Krause shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fagaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krause throws an elbow that misses. Fagaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krause's guard. Nice move by Fagaro!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagaro chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Krause has Fagaro pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Krause throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fagaro throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Fagaro gets to his feet - Krause follows without any prompting.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Fagaro moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Fagaro clinches. #TD2#
Krause is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fagaro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krause to the mat. Krause regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Fagaro pushes his legs off easily.
Krause has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fagaro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Fagaro gets to his feet - Krause follows without any prompting.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fagaro.#T2##CL2#
Fagaro moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Fagaro tightens his grip and picks Krause up, before dumping him to the ground. Krause manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fagaro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krause's guard.
Fagaro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Krause escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fagaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krause utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fagaro postures up and lands a big shot to Krause's brow.
Fagaro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fagaro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krause wants to sweep here but Fagaro controlling him for the moment.
Fagaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB#
Krause is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagaro passes Krause's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fagaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fagaro is working for a kimura but Krause is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Fagaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Krause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krause makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krause.
Fagaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4##SUB#
Krause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krause tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fagaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fagaro wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving. #SU2#
Fagaro stands up from Krause's guard - Fagaro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fagaro is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Fagaro circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Fagaro does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Fagaro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krause looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krause is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Fagaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fagaro looks to land a left hand but Krause moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Fagaro closes the distance and pushes Krause back into the cage.#TD2#
Fagaro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krause can't fight it off and eventually Fagaro manages to take the fight to the floor. Krause looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fagaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Krause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fagaro escapes and throws Krause's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Fagaro stands up and beckons Krause to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fagaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krause takes a swing at Fagaro's ribcage but misses.
Fagaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Fagaro with the counter takedown but Krause avoids it easily.
Fagaro scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fagaro forces Krause back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Fagaro has picked Krause up - he's going for a ride! Fagaro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Krause wants to improve his position but Fagaro is controlling well.
Fagaro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Fagaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krause defends it well.
Fagaro wants to stand up but Krause is controlling the position.
Fagaro is looking to take a break and control but Krause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fagaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Krause moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Fagaro pushes his legs off easily.
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Don Fagaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fagaro tries to stand but Krause is controlling from the bottom.
Fagaro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Fagaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krause sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fagaro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Fagaro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Krause!
Krause manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Krause is defending against the submission attempts here by Fagaro.
Krause tries to get to full guard but Fagaro has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fagaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Fagaro wants to stand up but Krause has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Fagaro gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fagaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Fagaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Krause is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fagaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fagaro's back!
Krause is punishing Fagaro with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fagaro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fagaro tries to roll over but Krause keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Fagaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
Fagaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krause slips a jab from Fagaro.#TD#
Krause shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fagaro's guard.
Fagaro wants to get back to his feet but Krause is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krause trying to control but Fagaro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause cracks Fagaro with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Fagaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krause defends well.
Krause stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fagaro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Fagaro looking for a guillotine here but Krause defends easily.
Krause trying to control but Fagaro is working from the bottom.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but Krause is having none of it. #SUB#
Krause drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krause jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Fagaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fagaro but Fagaro pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Fagaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krause changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fagaro misses with a wild body shot.
Krause drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fagaro sprawls and moves away.
Krause scores with a punch to the head.
Fagaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krause attempts a counter takedown but Fagaro avoids it well and moves away.
Krause throws a body punch but Fagaro moves out of range.
Fagaro throws a right and a left that Krause avoids nicely.
Krause tries to bum rush Fagaro with a series of wild strikes but Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fagaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krause takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krause throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fagaro on the side of the head.
Don Fagaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##CL2#
Fagaro clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Fagaro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fagaro tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Krause.
Fagaro is trying to control. Krause wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krause moves into full guard.
Krause trying to keep a closed guard but Fagaro is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fagaro defends well.
Fagaro trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom.
Fagaro stands and throws Krause's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Krause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fagaro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU2#
Fagaro stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fagaro tries to bum rush Krause with a series of wild strikes but Krause uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Fagaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagaro stuffs the takedown.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Fagaro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Fagaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fagaro 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Fagaro!
After the big win, Don Fagaro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: MMMA Fright Night 2
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Krause or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krause takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krause looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado lands an overhand right.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado slips under a jab from Krause.
Krause misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Machado swings for the body but Krause moves out of range. #TD2#
Krause shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machado is trying to defend but Krause finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krause is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Krause is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Machado!
Krause misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Machado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Krause prevents Machado from improving his position.
Krause missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krause.
Krause looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Krause is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is trying to control but can't.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
Krause missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krause.
Machado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Krause is working for an americana but Machado has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Krause was thinking about the submission.
Krause advances position into side control!
Krause throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Krause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krause but great work by Machado.
Krause is trying to get back to half guard.
Krause is not content to let Machado control the position. #T4#
Krause is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado working away.
Krause is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Machado staying busy and making it hard for Krause to control. #SUB2#
Krause is persistently looking for the submission but Machado is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause is landing with strikes. Machado can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado tried to counter with a leg kick but Krause avoided it.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krauses head. #CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause jumps guard but Machado stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Machado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Krause jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krause looking for a takedown.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krause blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Krause shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Krause.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krause uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Krause darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Krause into the cage.
Krause keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado cracks a nice hook into Krause's ribs.
Krause fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krause goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Machado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krause wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado throwing a counter right hand but Krause manages to avoid it.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krause's hands.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado won't allow it.
Krause wants a takedown but no success here.
Machado is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Krause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manny Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krause tries to score a body lock takedown but Machado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krause is breathing heavily.
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!
Krause fails to pull guard.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away. #CL#
Machado moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado delivers a nice body kick.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado digs a good body shot into Krause's ribs.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Krause on that attempt.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head.
Machado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machado. Krause shrugs it off though.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Krause's head.
Nice shot by Machado.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Krause moves away and avoids it.
Krause takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Machado throws a leg kick but Krause moved away.
Krause tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machado rather than just go for the knockout.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.#CL#
Machado rushes Krause and presses him up against the cage.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Krause takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Machado has Krause pressed against the cage.
A short right from Machado on the inside. #BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Machado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donk. Machado catches Krause right on the button with a cross.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Krause takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado works over Krause's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krause shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: MMMA Fight Night
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Lannister scoring well with a low kick there.
Lannister lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lannister.
Nice shot by Krause.#CL#
Lannister clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Krause gets control of Lannister's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krause will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lannister looking to sit in guard and control but Krause gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Krause working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lannister tries to strike from the bottom.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Krause got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krause has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.
Lannister wants to stand up but Krause is controlling him.
Krause trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Krause preventing the sweep. #T1#
Krause loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lannister being controlled here, momentarily.
Krause advances to half guard.
Lannister is not content to let Krause control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lannister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lannister is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Double XX, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Krause seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lannister does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krause winds up and cracks Lannister with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lannister won't allow Krause to pass to mount.
Lannister is staying active underneath Krause, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krause lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krause. #T2#
Krause wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Krause has control of the leg.
Lannister trying to control here.
Lannister wants to get back to full guard.
Lannister trying to control but Krause postures up.
Krause missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lannister is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause trying to control the action but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Krause thows a huge punch but Lannister dodges it nicely. #T3#
Lannister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krause is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause landing with the ground and pound.
Lannister throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lannister wants to control but Krause passes easily into half guard.
Krause passes to side control.
Lannister tries to buck Krause off but Krause is having none of it.#T4#
Krause working away.
Lannister is trying to improve his position.
Lannister is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krause connects with a decent elbow.
Krause landing a few strikes.
Lannister sneaks back into half guard.
Krause passes to side control.
Krause passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lannister!
Krause landing punches.
Krause trying to control but Lannister is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister tries to lock up and control but Krause gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Krause connects with a looping right hand.
Lannister misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Lannister misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krause throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lannister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krause postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krause is one step ahead there.
Krause forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister is doing well to control the position and prevent Krause from advancing to side control.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.
Lannister wants to control but Krause is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Krause throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a submission of some sort.
Lannister gets back to full guard.
Krause sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lannister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krause throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
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.
Lannister can't keep his opponent in guard - Krause advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krause wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Lannister is trying to control but Krause manages to pass to mount!
Krause breaks from Lannister's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lannister working to try and regain half guard.
Lannister bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Krause is keeping the position.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Krause wants to sweep but no luck.
Lannister landing with the ground and pound.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krause wants to sweep here but Lannister controlling him for the moment.
Krause bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lannister's guard. #REVB#
Krause has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
James Krause has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Krause avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krause trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lannister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Lannister is retaining full guard.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lannister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lannister working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Krause has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Krause with the counter takedown but Lannister avoids it easily.
A jab from Krause misses.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Krause decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lannister's guard.#SUB#
Lannister working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krause doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krause manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Lannister has wrist control.
Krause works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krause is keen to just control but Lannister is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister wants to improve his position but Krause is controlling well.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister wants to control but Krause is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Krause wants to pass the guard but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister is refusing to be controlled, as Krause sits in half guard.
Lannister trying to control from the bottom.
Krause wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lannister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lannister is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Krause is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lannister gets back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lannister keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Krause is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krause is thwarting Lannister's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Krause chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lannister can pounce on him.
Lannister misses with a low kick. #TD#
Lannister gets a double leg takedown into Krause's guard.#SUB2#
Lannister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krause looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Lannister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Krause is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.#T4#
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krause manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krause postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lannister thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krause stays in close to Lannister's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Krause got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krause has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Krause comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krause winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Krause!
James Krause really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMMA 52 Moors vs Martin
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Fellows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krause works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fellows's waist but Fellows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
It looked like Fellows wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean Fellows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Fellows lands a jab to the head.
Krause falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fellows counters with a series of strikes. Krause will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Fellows shows good takedown defense.
Krause with a poor takedown
letting Fellows counter with a right hand.
Krause shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fellows defends it nicely.
Krause tries for a takedown but Fellows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fellows throwing a counter right hand but Krause manages to avoid it.
Krause fails with the takedown
and Fellows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fellows connects with a right that clearly hurt Krause. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Fellows proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Krause collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Fellows!
Dean Fellows managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Krause or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Krause misses the jab.
Singh lands a jab to Krause's midsection.
Singh misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krause crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Singh - the referee stops the clock and Krause gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Singh. Krause manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Krause misses with a few strikes there.
Singh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krause on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singh. Singh obviously looking to wear him down.
Krause shoots in but Singh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krause or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Singh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Singh cracks Krause with an open hand slap.
Singh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Singh scores with a jab. Krause acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Krause fails to land the takedown.
Singh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krause walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
Krause closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away.
Singh lands a head shot.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown but Singh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krause's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krause drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Krause is rocked!
Krause will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Singh. Krause falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Singh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arshnoor Singh!
Our winner, Arshnoor Singh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Krause throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhamma.
Dhamma scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.#CL#
Dhamma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krause prevents Dhamma from breaking the clinch.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dhamma just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dhamma but Dhamma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dhamma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dhamma. #TD2#
Dhamma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krause to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause passes Dhamma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krause wants to control but Dhamma is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krause is looking to advance position but Dhamma won't allow it.
Dhamma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Krause is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dhamma!
Krause is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dhamma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dhamma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dhamma wants to hold on but Krause pushes him away.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma is trying to stand up.
Krause wants to take Dhamma's back here but Dhamma is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Krause won't let Dhamma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Dhamma gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but Dhamma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krause to get the leverage.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhamma'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 trying to control the action but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhamma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Krause not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Dhamma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dhamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krause sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krause takes one to the side of the head.
Dhamma throws a chopping leg kick but Krause manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Dhamma is predictable there #TD2#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhamma doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhamma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krause stops Dhamma from standing up.
Dhamma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhamma wants to stand and escape but Krause is having none of it.
Krause trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dhamma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhamma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dhamma slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yogi Dhamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krause moves out of range as Dhamma strikes.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krause sprawls well. Krause wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhamma gets slowly back to his feet.
Krause darts in looking for a takedown but Dhamma gets double underhooks and turns Krause into the cage.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Dhamma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Krause gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Dhamma sneaks out the side door and pushes Krause away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yogi Dhamma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dhamma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krause. That did some damage!
Krause shoots for a takedown but Dhamma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause staying out of range there.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Dhamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhamma misses with the combination. #CL#
Dhamma moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
Dhamma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Dhamma.
Dhamma tries to circle away but Krause has him pinned against the cage.
Krause tries for a takedown but Dhamma manages to get underhooks.
Dhamma can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Krause has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dhamma regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause stands and throws Dhamma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dhamma is not content to let Krause control the position.
Krause prevents Dhamma from escaping the position.#T1#
Krause blocks the strikes from Dhamma. #ES#
Dhamma throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Yogi Dhamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.#TD2#
Krause closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dhamma's guard.
Krause passes into half guard.
Dhamma looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Krause looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dhamma wants to improve his position but Krause is controlling well. #T2##SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dhamma defends it well.
Dhamma wants to stand back up but Krause manages to pass into side control.
Krause takes a little break here. Dhamma wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dhamma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krause is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Krause tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dhamma 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.
Dhamma prevents Krause from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Krause looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dhamma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Krause moves into full mount!
Dhamma is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Krause wants to control the pace but Dhamma is squirming around nicely.
Krause working Dhamma over with strikes here. #T4#
Krause tries to control but Dhamma wriggling away. #SUB2#
Krause looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dhamma is squirming around, avoiding Krause's attempts to control the action.
Krause is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dhamma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krause controlling the position easily from mount.
Krause won't let Dhamma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dhamma swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Krause trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Krause will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krause.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Dhamma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Dhamma sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krause is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dhamma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Dhamma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krause to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dhamma is looking to stand back up but Krause counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dhamma. #REVR#
Dhamma is trying to stand.
Krause moves into full mount! Dhamma won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Krause is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dhamma has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Krause has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dhamma's face. #T1#
Dhamma is trying to stand but he's just given Krause his back.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dhamma looking very determined here, making life difficult for Krause.
Dhamma is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Krause has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite inform us that Krause has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Krause is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dhamma trying to get back to his feet but Krause is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Dhamma is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Krause manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Dhamma is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Krause waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krause is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran .
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duran wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Duran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Krause decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krause prevents Duran from improving his position.
Duran trying to control but Krause postures up. #T1#
Duran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krause passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krause controlling the position easily from mount.
Krause looking to control but Duran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Duran stops Krause from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Krause tries to control but Duran wriggling away.
Krause controlling his opponent.
Duran is trying desperately to improve position.
Krause fails to advance to Duran 's back.
Duran working to try and regain half guard.
Krause controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB#
Krause is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Duran can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Krause looking to secure an arm triangle but Duran defends it well.
Krause can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duran is looking to escape.
Duran tries to improve his position but instead Krause has taken his back! #SUB#
Krause goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Duran escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T4#
Duran prevents Krause from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krause manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Krause working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krause has a closed guard, preventing Duran from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Krause is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Krause working for a triangle but Duran defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duran defends well and Krause ends up having to push Duran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Krause closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Duran quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duran is doing well to control the position and prevent Krause from advancing to side control.
Duran is in trouble now - Krause has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Krause is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Duran is surviving well by controlling Krause's body position as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran is controlling an arm, preventing Krause from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T1#
Duran is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krause wants to take Duran 's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Krause wants to finish this one by submission but Duran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Krause.
Krause avoids the attempt from Duran to control.
Krause takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Duran fending off the submission attempt from Krause.
A lull in the action here. #T2#
Duran is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Duran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Krause go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Krause punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Krause working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Duran is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Krause has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Duran taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Krause!
James Krause very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RFL 32: Last Event
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krause fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Krause ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krause misses with a takedown #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krause is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krause jumps guard but Machado stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krause fails with the takedown
and Krause takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Krause off balance momentarily.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.
Krause misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2##CL#
Machado rushes Krause and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Krause throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado cracks Krause with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krause ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado slips a jab from Krause.
Krause is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Krause closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machado quickly recovers to half guard.
Machado wants to control but Krause is keeping busy.
Krause works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado tries to hold on but Krause pushes him away. #T3#
Machado is desperately trying to improve his position but Krause has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado gets back to half guard.
Machado tries to roll over but Krause keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krause working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krause wants to pass to mount but Machado is defending the position. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
Krause controlling the action here.
Krause is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado wants to stand but Krause is controlling the position.
Krause not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Machado.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krause.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Krause takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Krause takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krause dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Machado drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Machado taking a breather.
Krause tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Krause jumps guard.
Machado won't allow Krause to sweep him here.
Krause looking to control but Machado passes into half guard.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krause manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Krause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machado escapes and throws Krause's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Krause is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Krause can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Krause trying to control but Machado flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Krause is really stuck here.
Krause keeps trying to improve his position.
Krause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Krause is trying desperately to improve position.
Machado lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krause hang on?
Machado trying to control but Krause is having none of it.
Machado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Krause sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.
Krause is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Machado jumps into side control!
Machado lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado gets to mount! Krause was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Krause sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Krause fails to land the takedown.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Machado works Krause's body with a nice hook.
Krause shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krause avoids the head kick by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Krause looking to score a takedown here. Machado is defending well but Krause drives through and ends up in Machado's guard.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well. #T1#
Machado is trying to control. Krause wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Machado trying to control from Krause's half guard. Krause has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Krause working for a triangle but Machado defends it easily.
Krause is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a triangle here but Machado uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Machado trying to control the position but Krause is working away.
Krause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krause is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado stalling. #SUB2#
Krause with the active half guard here but Machado passes nicely into side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Krause is trying to control Machado's posture but Machado avoids it.
Krause tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krause is trying to get back to full guard.
Krause wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Krause dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krause.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado is looking to wear down Krause with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Krause and move into the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krause has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machado avoids it really well and circles away.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machado as he jumps to the side.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Krause's belly button to the back.
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Krause ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab by Machado.
Jab by Machado.
Machado takes a swing at Krause's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
Krause tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado lands a body shot.
Krause is working for takedown but Machado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krause is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Krause jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Krause is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Machado works Krause's body with a nice hook.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krause there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado works the jab nicely.
Krause looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krause was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
Krause shoots and misses
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krause on the side of the head.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Machado connects with the punch.
Machado throws a right and a left that Krause avoids nicely.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krause has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krause and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krause.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krause is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machado 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado had his way with James Krause in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Krause misses with a body shot
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
Krause tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Krause keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Krause's head and hops out.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Machado drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Krause.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krause or not.
Krause is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Machado is stalling here.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Machado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Krause and move into the clinch.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krause.
Krause falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Krause on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krause shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krause's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krause has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Krause gets a takedown into half guard.
Krause is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Krause is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James Krause has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Machado controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Machado continues to stall.
Krause wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Krause seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado missing with punches from the bottom.
Krause is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado is staying active underneath Krause, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krause swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krause checks it well.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and pushes Krause back into the cage.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards. #TD2#
Krause pulls guard successfully.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
James Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Krause and Kazuka Fuujin. Krause comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of a Champion. Fuujin has chosen his shirt says "bout to smack the stepchild out you" as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kazuka Fuujin enters the cage!

180 cm
34 yrs
157 lbs

175 cm
29 yrs
146 lbs

Krause

Fuujin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James Krause! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Kazuka Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Fuujin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krause's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krause (0) vs (2) Fuujin

Krause is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuujin defends well.
Krause working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krause looking for a sweep. Not yet Krause, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krause escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krause can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuujin controls the pace.
Let's hope that Fuujin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krause wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krause can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuujin controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fuujin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuujin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fuujin.
Fuujin won't allow Krause to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin stays in close to Krause's body and controls the position.
Krause looking for a sweep. Not yet Krause, not yet.
Krause being controlled here, momentarily.

Krause has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fuujin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Krause.
Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (0) vs (5) Fuujin
Fuujin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Krause (0) vs (7) Fuujin
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
Krause is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Krause tries to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling the position easily from mount.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Krause is squirming around nicely.
Krause really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krause is working hard here to advance position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Krause manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fuujin moves into full mount! Krause won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (0) vs (10) Fuujin
Krause is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuujin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krause really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Krause bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krause (2) vs (10) Fuujin
Fuujin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuujin, not yet.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuujin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krause is one step ahead there.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krause showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to keep a closed guard but Krause is proving a slippery customer.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krause got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuujin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krause has managed to get both his arms back between Fuujin's legs - danger averted.
Fuujin is trying to control the position but Krause postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Fuujin is looking for a triangle but Krause pushes his legs off easily.

Fuujin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuujin is keeping the position for now.
Krause works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krause is looking to pass Fuujin's guard but actually Fuujin recovers to full guard.
Fuujin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.

Krause is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fuujin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fuujin has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krause (2) vs (12) Fuujin
Fuujin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krause's guard.
Fuujin is controlling the pace.
Krause trying to hold on to Fuujin's head to control him but Fuujin postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Krause is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fuujin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krause is trying to get back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fuujin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Krause defends it.
Krause tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Krause is pressing down on Fuujin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but Krause is retaining full guard.
Fuujin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krause trying to control the position.
Krause is looking to sweep but instead, Fuujin has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Krause (2) vs (15) Fuujin

And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin wins on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Kazuka Fuujin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: RFL 016 Krause vs Machado
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Krause misses with a takedown
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Krause shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado throws a one two combo.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado leaves Krause with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krause sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Krause avoids it this time.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krause takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Krause looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machado scores with a push kick.
Jab from Machado.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krause moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Krause on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krause looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krause gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machado avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands a jab to Krause's midsection.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krause's sensitive parts.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krause rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Machado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krause backs up against the cage.
Machado catches Krause with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Krause ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Machado connects with a nice looking jab.
Machado lands a nice hook to Krause's body. Krause takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krause swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado thows a body kick. Krause tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Krause takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krause throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Machado has managed to clinch.
A short left from Machado.
Krause is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado connects with a right hand. Krause shakes it off.#CL2#
Machado pushes Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Krause's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Krause goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krause.
Machado 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.
Nice jab there from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Machado throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krause misses with a straight left.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Krause's ribs.
Krause takes one to the chin there.
Krause swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Krause shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Machado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krause has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krause takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Krause is rocked!#BC2#
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BOOM! Machado lands a beautiful left hook that drops Krause. Krause tries to recover but Machado is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Krause lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
A very excited looking Manny Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Melcone Aisa and James Krause. The crowd seem to be enjoying Krause's choice of entrance music: Heart of a Champion. Melcone Aisa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

162 cm
29 yrs
161 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs

Aisa

Krause

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Melcone Aisa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aisa as he jumps to the side.

Aisa closes the distance and clinches.

Krause jumps guard.
Krause looking to control but Aisa passes into half guard.
Aisa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aisa is looking to advance position but Krause won't allow it.
Aisa stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause is looking to control Aisa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krause avoid being mounted?
Aisa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisa is thwarting Krause's attempts to control the position.
Krause makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krause.
Krause looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aisa is one step ahead there.
Krause keeping full guard, as Aisa tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisa preventing the sweep.
Krause being controlled here, momentarily.
Krause wants to sweep here but Aisa controlling him for the moment.

Krause is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aisa stays in close to Krause's body and controls the position.
Aisa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Krause working for submissions but it's allowed Aisa to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krause is staying active underneath Aisa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aisa not doing much here.
Krause trying to control from the bottom.
Aisa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aisa jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aisa (3) vs (0) Krause
Aisa takes a little break here. Krause wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.
Aisa wants to pass the guard but Krause is defending well.
Krause is looking to improve his position.
Aisa sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aisa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krause trying to control here.
Krause tries to get to full guard but Aisa has control of the leg.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aisa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aisa (6) vs (0) Krause
Aisa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Krause is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aisa controlling from mount.
Krause is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aisa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krause slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aisa moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aisa (9) vs (0) Krause
Aisa moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Aisa (11) vs (0) Krause
Krause has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aisa fails to move to back control.
Aisa controlling the position easily from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krause can't escape the position.
Krause tries to hold on but Aisa postures up.
Krause regains half guard.
Aisa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krause moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Krause is looking for a triangle here but Aisa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aisa (14) vs (0) Krause
Krause looking for a sweep but Aisa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Aisa (16) vs (0) Krause
Aisa avoids the attempt from Krause to control.
Krause is desperately trying to improve his position but Aisa has a good base and remains in mount.
Aisa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Krause is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Krause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krause regains half guard.
Krause is trying to maintain the position but Aisa is very close to passing his half guard.
Aisa wants to free his trapped foot but Krause is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krause is controlling Aisa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Aisa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Krause wants to improve his position but Aisa is controlling well.
Aisa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aisa is looking to advance position but Krause won't allow it.

Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krause is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Krause is trying to get back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Krause wants to control but Aisa is keeping busy.
Aisa stalling.
Krause gets full guard.

Krause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aisa escapes and throws Krause's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Aisa (19) vs (0) Krause
Krause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aisa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krause has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisa is working away from the top position though.
Aisa prevents Krause from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krause manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aisa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aisa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aisa stays in close to Krause's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisa won't allow Krause to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aisa takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Melcone Aisa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
James Krause was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen and James Krause. Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. Erkki Elastinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

160 cm
49 yrs
147 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
157 lbs

Elastinen

Krause

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Elastinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elastinen (0) vs (2) Krause
Elastinen is looking to sweep but instead, Krause has passed into half guard.
Elastinen is looking to improve his position.
Elastinen won't allow Krause to pass to mount.
Elastinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (2) Krause
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Elastinen is working for a kimura but Krause is defending it quite comfortably.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is looking to get back to full guard here but Elastinen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (5) vs (2) Krause
Krause is trying to get back to half guard.
Krause gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Krause has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Krause tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Elastinen in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krause is looking for a sweep. Elastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Krause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krause is looking to improve his position.
Krause wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krause defends it well.
Krause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.

Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Elastinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krause doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elastinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause gets back to full guard.
Krause wants to sweep but no luck.
Elastinen is stalling in the full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
Krause wants to control the position but Elastinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Elastinen wants to control but Krause is keeping him busy.

Elastinen seems to be looking for submissions.

Elastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
Krause works his way to full guard. Good work.

Krause has an active guard here but Elastinen has managed to pass into half guard.

Elastinen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Krause to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krause working a defensive guard here.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Krause is retaining full guard.
Krause looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Krause is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Elastinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krause controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
Krause pulls Elastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Krause looking to control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krause wants to sweep here but Elastinen controlling him for the moment.

Krause has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Elastinen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Krause has tightened it up now! Elastinen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Krause!
James Krause gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Krause throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keene tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krause is in Keene's guard.
Krause wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krause passes Keene's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene is trying to stand back up but Krause is controlling him
Krause wants to take a breather but Keene is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but Keene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krause to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Keene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keene is positioning himself well to prevent Krause advancing to mount.
Keene is trying to stand up here but Krause is controlling him well.
Keene is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rusterman's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Krause slows the pace down in half guard.
Keene tries to get to full guard but Krause has control of the leg.
Krause wants to free his trapped foot but Keene is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keene is not content to let Krause control the position.
Krause wants to free his trapped foot but Keene is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Krause looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Keene is not content to let Krause control the position.#SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keene is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krause in particular looking to stall.
Keene is refusing to be controlled, as Krause sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keene is trying to stand up here but Krause is controlling him well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Krause is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Krause is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krause is looking to pass Keene's guard but actually Keene recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keene wants to stand but Krause is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that round.
That's time! Keene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Krause throws a right hand that misses
and Keene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krause shoots and misses
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Krause darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krause has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Krause is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Keene has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Keene! #SUB2#
Krause has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Krause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Krause is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keene is aware though and is defending well.
Krause trying to keep a closed guard but Keene is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Krause is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keene defends well.#SUB2#
Krause has his foot on Keene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keene works his way back into a safe position though.
Krause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Keene pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Krause throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Krause is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Krause is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Krause working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Krause escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keene trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Krause working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Krause is tightening it up a little... Keene has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Keene reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Keene taps out! Nice BJJ there by Krause!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Krause!
James Krause very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland Games 217
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Krause has his takedown stuffed
and Keene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.#CL2#
Krause pushes Keene up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Krause has hold of one of Keene's legs. Keene is fighting the takedown attempt but Krause gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Keene wants to get back to his feet but Krause is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keene keeping moving, preventing Krause from controlling successfully.
Krause tries to free his leg and advance position but Keene is retaining full guard.
Keene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Krause is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keene tries to get out of the position.
Krause trying to pass the guard but Keene defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Krause is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keene is just riding it out for now. Krause eventually gives up the hold.
Krause is trying to control the action in half guard but Keene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krause tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Keene is defending well. #SUB2#
Krause is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Krause is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Keene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krause on the ground.
Keene wants to get back to his feet.
Krause tries to pass to full mount but Keene defends it. #SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Keene is defending well.
Keene is trying to stand back up but Krause is controlling him
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keene keeps working. #T3#
Krause prevents Keene from standing back up. #SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Krause is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keene sees it coming and defends easily.
Krause is trying to control. Keene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krause wants to pass to mount but Keene is defending the position. #SUB2#
Krause is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krause trying to advance position but Keene counters by regaining guard.
Keene keeping full guard, as Krause tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Krause drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krause jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Keene has his feet on Krause's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krause misses with a takedown
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Krause with a poor takedown
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krause is defended easily by Keene.
It looked like Keene was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Krause will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Krause's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keene counter with a right hand.
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keene counters with a huge left! Krause is in big trouble! He's backing up but Keene isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Krause from any more damage. A dominating finish by Keene!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Keene!
A very excited looking Scott Keene made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
James Krause spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.

Event: Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Hines loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Hines lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause takes one on the chin but seems OK.
L Manning Hines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krause is out of range.
Hines lands a jab-cross combination.
Hines throws a leg kick #TD#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hines won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Krause is trying to get an arm triangle but Hines is defending well.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hines keeps working.
Hines is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Krause tries for a kimura but Hines is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause takes a little break here. Hines wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hines is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control.
Hines struggling a bit here.
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.
Hines 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. #SUB#
Krause wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hines, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Hines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hines tries to buck Krause off but Krause is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Krause swings around for an armbar but Hines sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krause's guard.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Hines has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hines has managed to get both his arms back between Krause's legs - danger averted.
Hines preventing the sweep.
Hines trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hines lying in Krause's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Krause decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hines taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
James Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.

Event: Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016

#R1#
Krause uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bueller.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bueller enables Krause to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bueller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Krause thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bueller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Krause 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.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause passes Bueller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bueller tries to roll over but Krause keeps him under control.
Krause trying to control from half guard but Bueller is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Bueller is defending well.
Krause wants to take a breather but Bueller is having none of it.
Bueller tries to get to full guard but Krause has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura but Bueller is defending well.
Bueller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krause on the ground.
Bueller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Krause is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
Krause is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krause moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Krause is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bueller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Krause wants to control but Bueller is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krause working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Krause in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bueller is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Krause!
James Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.

Event: Highland Games 203
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Hines swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hines.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hines's waist but Hines gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Hines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hines wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause looks for a takedown but Hines sprawls well.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Krause changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hines looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Krause is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hines has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hines is trying to control Krause's posture but Krause avoids it.
Hines is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Krause happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Krause goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hines rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Krause's guard! Nice work there by Hines!
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Hines has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krause keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Krause looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hines drops back looking for a leg! Krause is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krause manages to kick Hines off! Hines jumps back into Krause's guard. #SUB2#
Hines drops back, looking for a kneebar! Krause looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Krause looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Krause! #REVR#
Hines is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB#
Krause goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hines has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krause but great work by Hines.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krause is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hines is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Krause defends it well.
Krause slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krause will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
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.#T3#
Krause is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Hines preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Krause is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hines has gone for a leg lock! Krause slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hines's guard.#REVR#
Hines trying to control the position.
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hines trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Krause will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hines pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krause is out of range and Hines settles back down.
Hines throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Hines clobbers Krause with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Krause looking to score a takedown here. Hines is defending well but Krause drives through and ends up in Hines's guard.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause won't allow Hines to sweep him here.
Krause trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause won't allow Hines to sweep him here. #T1#
Hines working a defensive guard here.
Krause is looking to advance position but Hines has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Hines jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Krause is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Krause and Hines has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Krause stops Hines from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hines tries for a kimura but Krause is defending well.
Krause is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hines's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Hines wants to work for an arm triangle but Krause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hines is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krause has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krause moves into full guard. #SUB#
Krause is looking for a triangle but Hines pushes his legs off easily.
Hines trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hines defends it easily.#T3#
Krause looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hines is one step ahead there.
Krause manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hines manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Krause postures up.
Krause wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krause trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krause engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hines pulls Krause in close to prevent any damage.
Krause is pushing down on Hines's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hines is fighting to maintain full guard but Krause has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krause is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hines defends it well.
Hines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hines throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
Krause half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hines lands with a shot to the body.
Hines works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hines jabs Krause to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hines lands a really nice looking cross but Krause seems unphased.
Krause shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hines to counter with a crisp jab.
Hines throws a front kick aimed at Krause's knee but Krause avoids it well.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krause.
Hines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hines wants it to stay on the feet.
Krause doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hines counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
L Manning Hines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hines avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hines as he connects with a hook.
Krause fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hines scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hines lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krause.
Hines slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hines. That snapped Krause's head back.
L Manning Hines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hines keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hines scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Krause is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hines is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Hines circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause with a poor takedown
and Hines counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). L Manning Hines!
After the big win, L Manning Hines made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.

Event: Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Krause fails with the takedown
and Seery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Seery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.#CL2#
Seery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seery walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Seery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seery throws a body shot but no joy.
Krause feinted with a counter takedown.
Seery throws a body punch but Krause moves out of range.
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
Krause walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seery darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Krause counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seery! #ES2#
Seery explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Some wild striking there from Seery. #T1#
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seery but Seery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seery thuds a left hand into Krause's body.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seery counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Krause is rocked!
Krause shoots for a takedown but Seery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seery appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Seery gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Krause is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Seery! Patrick Seery retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Patrick Seery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, James Krause stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.

Event: Highland Games 195
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Krause shoots in and drives through. Mauler sprawls well.
Mauler lands a jab to Krause's midsection.
Mauler works Krause's body with a nice hook.
Mauler throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Krause counters with a single leg into guard. Mauler didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Krause has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krause trying to control but Mauler is working from the bottom.
Krause's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Krause drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krause jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause advances position into side control!
Krause works to advance to full mount. Mauler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Krause wants to take Mauler's back but he can't do it this time.
Krause tries to control but Mauler wriggling away.
Mauler is controlling an arm, preventing Krause from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Krause trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Krause looking to secure an arm triangle but Mauler defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Krause has isolated one of Mauler's arms. Mauler looking to fight him off but Krause twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Krause waved his t-shirt featuring Sun-Tzu's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Krause throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Krause finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krause defends well.
Krause pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Krause is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Krause has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krause wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz is not content to let Krause control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Krause is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Krause is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz is in trouble now - Krause has advanced to mount!
Krause with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Krause is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Krause extends the arm and Diaz is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Krause made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland Games 184
Date: Jun 19, 2016

#R1#
Seery falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Krause counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seery! #SUB2#
Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seery knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Seery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Krause thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seery is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Krause tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krause has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Krause swings around for an armbar but Seery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krause's guard.#SUB2#
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seery defends it easily.
Seery looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Krause has his foot on Seery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seery works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seery defends it easily.#SUB2#
Krause throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Krause is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seery defends well.#SUB2#
Krause has his foot on Seery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seery works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Krause looking for subs off his back but Seery has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Krause actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Krause looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seery trying to control the pace.
Seery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krause on the ground.
Krause trying to control from the bottom.
Krause tries to roll over but Seery keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Krause looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Krause actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seery is controlling the pace.
Krause wants to get back to full guard but Seery has passed into side control.
Krause wants to control but Seery postures up.
Seery trying to control the action but Krause is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Krause's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krause might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Seery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Krause dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Seery has managed to clinch.
Krause jumps guard but Seery stands there with Krause around his waist. Krause gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Seery scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seery smiles and moves away.
Seery keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like James Krause has been cut.#CL#
Seery clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.
Krause fails to pull guard.
Patrick Seery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Seery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seery walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seery with a jab.#CL#
Seery has managed to clinch.
Krause is trying to pull guard but Seery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krause tries to pull guard but Seery holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Seery breaks the clinch. #T1#
Seery drops Krause with a huge uppercut! Krause drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Seery is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Seery!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Seery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, James Krause stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.

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