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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 93
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kruger throws an off balance right hand
and Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jr staying out of range there.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jr throws out a counter right but Kruger avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Jr cracks Kruger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kruger is looking to reverse the position.
Kruger is not content to let Jr control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kruger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Kruger holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kruger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Kruger dodges the ground and pound from Jr.
Kruger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jr off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kruger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Kruger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kruger is hanging on to Jr's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kruger tightening his grip on Jr, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kruger looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kruger's guard. Nice work there by Jr.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jr cracks Kruger with a solid left hand.
Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kruger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jr stacks Kruger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jr!#T3#
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom here.
Jr is putting a hurting on Kruger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kruger tries to buck Jr off but Jr is having none of it.
Kruger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kruger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kruger keeps Jr under control for a moment.
Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kruger is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Kruger struggling a bit here.
Jr landing strikes.
Kruger is not content to let Jr control the position.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom here.
Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jr working away.
Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kruger being controlled for a moment.
Jr working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Kruger. No joy for Jr on that attempt.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jr.
Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kruger sprawls well. Kruger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Freddy Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andy Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Jr's head and hops out.#T1#
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Jr moved out of range.
Freddy Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Jr's head but Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jr dodges the punch combination from Kruger.
Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Kruger lands with an overhand left.
Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Jr's head but Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr.
Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger misses the jab.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2##TD2#
Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger is looking to control Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jr pulls his head out easily.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
Kruger wants to control but Jr is keeping busy.
Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Jr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kruger.
Kruger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Jr is putting a hurting on Kruger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kruger is looking to regain half guard here but Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Jr working away.
Kruger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kruger some visible discomfort.
Kruger defending against the ground and pound.
Kruger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Jr cracks Kruger with a big right hand but Kruger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
Jr landing strikes.
Oh Kruger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger struggling a bit here.
Jr cracks Kruger with a big elbow.
Jr working the ground and pound.
Kruger struggling a bit here.
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruger taking a bit of punishment here - Jr scoring with strikes.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom here.
Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jr is thwarting Kruger's attempts to control the position.
Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jr lands a head shot.
Kruger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jr. #TD2#
Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jr looks up at the clock and then as Kruger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kruger is trying to control Jr's posture but Jr avoids it.
Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jr working the ground and pound.
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Jr scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kruger is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jr can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Jr!
Freddy Kruger spoke after the fight, saying 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruger misses with a straight left.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger misses with a hook.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Draven.
Kruger lunges at Draven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Draven's hand.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Draven scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Draven moves out of range of the strikes.
And Draven responds with a good body kick, but Kruger manages to step out the way in time.
Draven blocks a jab.
Draven scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draven.
Draven lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruger's calf.#T1#
Kruger throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven lands with a nice body punch.
Draven moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Draven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Draven counters with a nice kick to the body.
Draven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Draven scores with a head kick. Kruger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Draven is just out of range.
Draven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruger.
Kruger throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven lunges at Kruger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruger's hand.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Draven saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Kruger misses with a hook. Draven ducked under it nicely.
Draven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Draven moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kruger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Draven - the referee stops the clock and Kruger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Draven. Kruger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Draven is looking to slow Kruger down with leg kicks.
Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Kruger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Draven.
Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draven feints a counter leg kick.
Kruger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Draven at a distance.
Nice body punch from Kruger.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Draven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Draven.
A little feinted left hand from Kruger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Draven tenderised Kruger's leg. Kruger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Draven.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draven tries to move into range but Kruger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger lands with a right hand.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draven slips a straight right by Kruger.#T3#
Draven misses with a head kick.
Draven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Draven.
Draven just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Draven does it's job there.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Draven thuds his shin into the meat of Kruger's side.
Kruger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draven.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Draven slips under a jab from Kruger.
Draven lands a head shot.
Draven moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Draven moves away and avoids it.
Draven throws a big counter head kick but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draven connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruger rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draven can pounce on him.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Draven connects with a high kick.
Draven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kruger takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Kruger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Draven is looking to slow Kruger down with leg kicks.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Draven ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draven.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Draven's head but Draven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draven.
Kruger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Draven scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger misses with a two punch combination.
Draven connects with a leg kick. Kruger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Draven slips a jab from Kruger.
Draven throws out a counter right but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Draven counters with a body kick.
Draven lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruger takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Draven throws a nice head kick!
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draven.
Kruger loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Draven finds it's target.
Draven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Kruger has been cut.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Draven saw that one coming.
Draven tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruger is wise to it.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Draven throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kruger's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Draven lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Eric Draven!
A relieved looking Eric Draven thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Freddy Kruger was interviewed post fight and said 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Satan darts in trying to clinch
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Satan saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Satan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Satan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Satan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruger to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruger with a hook.
Kruger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Satan on the side of the head.#ROC#
Satan is rocked!
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Satan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruger finish him?
Satan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satan seems to have recovered his senses.
Satan defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Satan.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Satan's ribs.
Satan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Satan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satan wants to clinch
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
Satan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruger takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses.
Satan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
#T1#
Satan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruger circles away.
Satan moves to clinch but Kruger breaks away
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Satan moved out of range nicely.
Satan ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Satan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Satan moves away and avoids it.
Kruger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Satan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Satan doesn't seem phased though.
Kruger connects with a jab.
Kruger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruger drops Satan with a big left hand! Satan is injured, injured bad! Kruger jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Kruger!
An intense looking Freddy Kruger took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Your still a kid BRUCE TRIPPLET, just go back to your mama and drink more milk. You learn more from losing than winning. You learn how to keep going. I also wanna give a shout out to my team, my fans, and to everybody in attendance. Thank you so much! Philippines! Mabuhay! Cebu! Daghan Salamat! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Satan is looking to clinch.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Satan avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Satan is rocked!
Satan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Satan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Satan avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Satan seems to have got his legs back now.
Satan tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
Satan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruger.
Satan tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.
Satan wants to clinch.
Satan moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Satan tries to clinch but Kruger is having none of it.
Satan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Kruger lands a big shot that drops Satan! Can he finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Satan wants to stand but Kruger is controlling the position.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Satan blocks nicely.
Kruger passes Satan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kruger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Satan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kruger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Satan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruger.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Satan is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kruger is looking for a kimura but Satan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruger to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kruger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Satan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satan wants to get back to his feet.
Satan is in trouble now - Kruger has advanced to mount!
Kruger is landing with some decent strikes but Satan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Satan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kruger controlling his opponent.
Kruger won't let Satan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Satan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kruger controlling his opponent.
Kruger lands a heavy elbow.
Kruger tries to control but Satan wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kruger quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kruger but it's paid off an Satan is forced to tap! Nice work by Kruger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Kruger!
Post fight, an emotional Freddy Kruger said 'Your still a kid BRUCE TRIPPLET, just go back to your mama and drink more milk. You learn more from losing than winning. You learn how to keep going. I also wanna give a shout out to my team, my fans, and to everybody in attendance. Thank you so much! Philippines! Mabuhay! Cebu! Daghan Salamat! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger is looking to counter punch.
Kruger misses with a straight right.
Sanders lands a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sanders.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Sanders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Kruger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Sanders moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruger jumps guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kruger jumps guard but Sanders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Sanders.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders presses Kruger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kruger jumps guard but Sanders stands there with Kruger around his waist. Kruger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruger.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Sanders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruger's elbow.
Kruger is trying to pull guard but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders leaning against his opponent.
Sanders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger is trying to pull guard but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Kruger tries to pull guard but Sanders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kruger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanders digs a right hand into Kruger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruger's gas tank.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Sanders holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruger drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Sanders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krugers head.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruger prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Kruger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing.
Sanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruger or not.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Sanders.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders digs a right hand into Kruger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruger's gas tank.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders lands a big right hand that drops Kruger! The killer instinct kicks in and Sanders finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Sanders!
A victorious Bruce Sanders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Freddy Kruger stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
LKO International FW5
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruger lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Kruger's body. Kruger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger loses concentration momentarily and Escobar Chavez pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kruger crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Escobar Chavez finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Freddy Kruger had this to say: 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tripplet.
Bruce Tripplet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripplet throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fighter Haven in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tripplet to score with a decent uppercut.
Tripplet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tripplet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruger digs a good body shot into Tripplet's ribs.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripplet was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Tripplet's head but Tripplet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger throws the left hand but Tripplet avoids the punch easily.
Tripplet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
Tripplet slips a jab from Kruger.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tripplet doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Tripplet's shoulder, as Tripplet tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Kruger has been cut.#T1#
Tripplet drops Kruger with a huge uppercut! Kruger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tripplet is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Tripplet!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Tripplet gave a big smile as he said 'I WANT MY FU*KING BELT BACK!!'.
Freddy Kruger spoke after the fight, saying 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
HFC 38:Tripple vs Yamamoto
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Kruger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Freddy Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Kruger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head.#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leonardon Garcia has been cut.
Kruger ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Garcia out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Kruger!
Freddy Kruger took some time post fight to say the following; 'Your still a kid BRUCE TRIPPLET, just go back to your mama and drink more milk. You learn more from losing than winning. You learn how to keep going. I also wanna give a shout out to my team, my fans, and to everybody in attendance. Thank you so much! Philippines! Mabuhay! Cebu! Daghan Salamat! '.
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Event:
HFC 32:Robinson vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kruger rushes Tripplet and presses him up against the cage.
Kruger lands a left hand.
Kruger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tripplet to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Tripplet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Tripplet throws a looping overhand right but Kruger ducks down to avoid it.
Tripplet throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Tripplet.
Tripplet tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripplet moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Barbell Brigade in the buildup to the fight.
Kruger tries to clinch but Tripplet moves away
letting Tripplet counter with a right hand.
Kruger swings for the body but Tripplet moves out of range.
Kruger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Kruger has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Tripplet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
BOOM! Tripplet lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kruger. Kruger tries to recover but Tripplet is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kruger lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Tripplet!
Bruce Tripplet is the new featherweight champion!
Bruce Tripplet looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew I would get my title back right away. If Kruger wants to do number 3 that will be no problem with me. Wanna thank all my fans and trainers and manager. I love all my friends, fans and family and this organization and the people of St. Petersburg this place feels like my second home. '.
In defeat, Freddy Kruger stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.
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Event:
HFC 30:Volkov vs Trump
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Tripplet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Kruger.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Tripplet throws a big counter combination but Kruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tripplet moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Tripplet slips a jab from Kruger.
A jab from Tripplet misses.
Tripplet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce Tripplet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripplet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruger wants to counter with a clinch but Tripplet pushes him away.
Tripplet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruger takes a swing at Tripplet's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripplet looks to land a combination but Kruger avoids it well.
Tripplet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tripplet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruger doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripplet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tripplet. #T1#
Tripplet throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tripplet scores with a jab to the body.
Tripplet looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Kruger throws a body punch but Tripplet moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tripplet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tripplet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Tripplet moves out of range easily.
Tripplet tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruger misses with an uppercut
and Tripplet counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tripplet!
We've been told by Tripplet's head coaches at Devils Den New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruger throws a hook but Tripplet blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripplet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tripplet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tripplet throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.#T2#
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tripplet momentarily.
Tripplet needs to keep his hands up - Kruger had a free shot at his head there.
Tripplet misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger misses with an uppercut
and Tripplet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tripplet throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Tripplet cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tripplet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Kruger has closed the distance and engaged Tripplet in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kruger jumps into guard, dragging Tripplet to the mat.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tripplet defends it easily.
Tripplet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kruger is proving hard to escape from.
Kruger trying to control the position here.
Tripplet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tripplet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
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.
Tripplet wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Tripplet is looking to stand up but Kruger won't let him.
Kruger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Kruger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tripplet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Tripplet is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tripplet dominated that round.
That's time! Tripplet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripplet misses with the combination.
No joy there for Tripplet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Tripplet misses.
Tripplet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tripplet lands a right hook to the body.
Tripplet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Bruce Tripplet is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Tripplet. Those never looked like landing.
Kruger avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripplet misses with a series of wild punches.
Tripplet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger. #T1#
Kruger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tripplet.
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruger connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Tripplet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruger cracks Tripplet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruger's coach down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Kruger.
Tripplet swinging wildly here.
Tripplet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tripplet looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kruger lands with a right hand.
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripplet.
Kruger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Good shot there by Tripplet.
Tripplet swinging wildly here.
Tripplet throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Kruger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch combination from Tripplet misses.
Kruger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruger lands a jab to the nose.
Tripplet throws a series of punches but Kruger moves out of range.
Bruce Tripplet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tripplet throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tripplet throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Tripplet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tripplet falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kruger dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Kruger!
Freddy Kruger is the new featherweight champion!
Bruce Tripplet spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know what to say. I trained so hard. I just wanted to knock this guy out so bad. I will be back. I promise you'.
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