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Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Liu misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kravac if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Kravac with an uppercut!
Liu cracks Kravac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kravac lands a right hook to the body.
Kravac misses with a straight left.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Kravac connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Kravac misses its intended target.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac slips a straight right by Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac. #T1#
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Kravac feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Liu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kravac misses with the head strike. #BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kravac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Kravac has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Liu looks for the body kick but Kravac saw that one coming.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravac cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kravac misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Kravac shoots in and gets a takedown into Liu's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Liu looking to control. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.#T3#
Liu is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liu has Kravac pulled in close to control his posture.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu is controlling Kravac's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac works over Liu with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liu is pulling down on Kravac's head. It's preventing any offense from Kravac, at least for the moment.
Liu wants to stand but Kravac is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liu looks for the body kick but Kravac saw that one coming.
Kravac misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac throws a right hand that misses
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Kravac backing up. Kravac nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu sizes up Kravac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kravac digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Kravac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravac with a hook.#T1#
Kravac lands an overhand right.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kravac throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Kravac misses with a lunging right hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Kravac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a right hand that Kravac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kravac also avoids with ease.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Kravac misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Kravac will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravac.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
Jab by Kravac.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu moves out of range as Kravac strikes.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravac lands with a shot to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kravac throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a head kick. Kravac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
As Kravac looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Kravac just gets out of the way.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Kravac looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Kravac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Decent striking displayed by Kravac there.
Liu misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Kravac misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Kravac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu keeps Kravac at a distance using the push kick.
Kravac takes one to the side of the head.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Kravac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Liu.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kravac throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Kravac on that attempt.
Kravac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kravac lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kravac has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch. #TD2#
Kravac pulls Liu into guard.
Kravac is trying to keep Liu in close.
Liu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kravac looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a left and a right that stings Kravac.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kravac misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Kravac is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it. #TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liu quickly recovers to half guard.
Liu keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Liu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kravac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kravac's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Liu.
Kravac covering up well and avoiding damage.
Liu struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kravac wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kravac tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kravac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac trying to control but not successfully.
Liu doesn't have the hooks in and Kravac manages to turn into his guard.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kravac 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. #T2##SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Kravac is having none of it.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kravac is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac works over Liu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liu wants to stand but Kravac is controlling the position.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kravac forces his way into half guard.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liu manages to get to full guard.
Liu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Liu trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Liu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Kravac gets control of Liu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kravac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kravac looking to control.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu is really struggling to control Kravac but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Liu postures up. #SUB2#
Kravac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Kravac.
I think Liu 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!

A very excited looking Jun Liu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Trump     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Walcott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walcott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kravac counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walcott won't be happy with that.
Walcott gets back to half guard.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Walcott won't allow it.
Kravac throws a strike but Walcott avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kravac preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac is pushing down on Walcott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walcott is fighting to maintain full guard but Kravac has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Walcott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walcott is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Kravac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walcott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walcott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Walcott is looking to take a break and control but Kravac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Walcott stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kravac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac jabs at Walcott's body.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Walcott works over Kravac's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Kravac slips the punch.#CL#
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac is working for takedown but Walcott is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Kravac avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walcott is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Walcott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.#TD2#
Kravac pulls Walcott into guard. #SUB2#
Walcott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walcott postures up. #T3#
Walcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kravac working for a triangle but Walcott defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kravac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walcott is aware though and is defending well.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walcott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kravac wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment.
Walcott throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Kravac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walcott. #SUB2#
Kravac is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Walcott gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Walcott.
Kravac throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walcott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Walcott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kravac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walcott throws a head kick but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kravac takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Kravac scores with a punch to the head.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walcott rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walcott in his tracks. #CL2#
Kravac rushes Walcott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Walcott. #TD2#
Kravac has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walcott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott trying to control the position but Kravac manages to sink in the hooks.
Kravac scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Walcott is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Kravac is persistently looking for the submission but Walcott is defending it well. #T1#
Kravac scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Walcott is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Kravac working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kravac is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walcott is defending well though. Kravac let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kravac looking for the choke from the back.
Walcott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Walcott defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kravac's arms.
Walcott avoids the strikes from Kravac.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Kravac has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Kravac has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Walcott has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Kravac working for a choke but Walcott is defending well.
Walcott is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kravac working for a choke but Walcott reverses nicely into Kravac 's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kravac looking to control.
Walcott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walcott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walcott trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kravac working for a triangle but Walcott defends it easily.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walcott is one step ahead there.
Walcott wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Walcott pushes his legs off easily.
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Walcott from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kravac if he has to take too many more of those.
Joe Walcott is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott scores with a leg kick.
Kravac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Kravac shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walcott is trying to defend but Kravac finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walcott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walcott.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walcott is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Walcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Walcott's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kravac is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walcott defends well.
Walcott wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravac.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac blocks the body kick.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kravac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kravac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Kravac tries to keep at a distance but Walcott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kravac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Walcott looking to slow down the pace here.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Walcott tries to land knees in the clinch but Kravac avoids the damage to the body.
Walcott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Kravac jumps guard but Walcott stands there with Kravac around his waist. Kravac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Walcott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walcott 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Walcott!

Joe Walcott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Colucci     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Kravac tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Taker.
Taker misses with a straight right.
Kravac moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Taker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taker slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Kravac.
Taker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kravac has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kravac tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taker avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kravac throws a jab when Taker was well out of range.
A lazy left from Kravac finds it's target.
Taker 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.
Taker scores with a jab.
Taker slips a jab from Kravac.
A slow jab from Taker misses its intended target.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Taker clinches.
Kravac blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Taker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Taker closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kravac.
Taker blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Taker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kravac swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Taker.
Taker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soul Taker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taker wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Taker wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Taker actively working from the bottom here.
Taker is trying to maintain the position but Kravac is very close to passing his half guard.
Kravac frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taker really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kravac goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Taker turns into him and now he's in Kravac's guard. #SUB2#
Kravac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SU#
Taker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kravac, up you get! #TD2#
Kravac drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Taker looking for a guillotine here but Kravac defends easily.
Taker trying to control the position.
Taker wants to stand but Kravac is controlling the position.
Taker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Taker looking for a guillotine here but Kravac defends easily.
Kravac forces his way into half guard.
Kravac moves nicely into side control.
Taker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kravac scoring with punches from side control.
Taker is trying to buck Kravac off.
Kravac working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Kravac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kravac advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Taker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravac feints the counter takedown.
Taker lands the left hand.
Taker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samuel Kravac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taker misses the shot to the body.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravac swings for the body but Taker moves out of range.
Kravac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taker takes a swing at Kravac's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kravac misses.
That kick from Taker tenderised Kravac's leg. Kravac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
Taker misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker throws the kick towards the body but Kravac avoids it.
Taker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kravac misses with a right hand
and Taker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taker.
Taker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taker throws an overhand right that lands on Kravac's shoulder, as Kravac tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Taker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taker. Kravac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taker swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
Taker looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
Taker misses with a body kick.
Taker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Taker misses with a kick to the body.
Taker connects with a single shot there.
Taker connects with a solid leg kick.
Taker misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Taker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
Taker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kravac is out of range and Taker settles back down.
Taker scores with a nice head shot.
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taker is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Taker circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Taker instigates a clinch. #T2#
A short right from Taker on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Kravac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kravac pushes Taker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kravac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soul Taker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Taker.
Taker lands a shot to the body.
Kravac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but Taker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kravac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Taker.
Kravac working aggressively here.
Taker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kravac fails to land.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Taker avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage. #TD2#
Kravac works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Kravac slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kravac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravac's guard! Nice work there by Taker!
Taker trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Taker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taker passes into half guard. #T4#
Kravac is pressing down on Taker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kravac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kravac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kravac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taker trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for a guillotine here but Taker defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Soul Taker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kravac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kravac scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Taker drives through and clinches with Kravac against the cage. #BC#
Taker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taker.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Taker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Taker.
Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravac.
Taker takes one on the button.
Kravac misses with a body punch
and Taker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taker connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Taker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Nice sprawl there from Taker as Kravac shoots in.
Kravac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Taker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kravac's head.
Kravac avoids the head kick by Taker.
Soul Taker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taker lands with a good body shot.
Kravac throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
Taker lands with a cross.
Kravac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taker. Taker obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Kravac closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Taker breaks from the clinch.
Taker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac throws a big shot that misses.
Kravac takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
The crowd cheers as Taker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kravac doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Kravac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Taker clinches.
Kravac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Taker.
Soul Taker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kravac blocks a body shot from Taker.
Kravac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taker's elbow.
Kravac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kravac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kravac misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Taker.
A head punch on the inside from Kravac fails to land. #BC#
Taker breaks from the clinch.
Kravac throws a hook but Taker avoids it easily.
Taker with a jab.
Kravac takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker throws a jab when Kravac was well out of range.
A jab from Taker does it's job there.
Taker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.#T3#
Taker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Taker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taker defending well as Kravac loads up on a big left hand.
Taker cracks Kravac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taker feints and then cracks Kravac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kravac down.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taker as he avoids it easily.
Taker connects with a crisp jab.
Taker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taker misses with a straight left.
Kravac shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taker defends it nicely.
Soul Taker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Taker is looking to counter punch.
Kravac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taker swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
A jab from Taker finds it's way through Kravac's defenses. #T4#
Kravac on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kravac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Taker misses.
Taker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Taker scores with a jab. Kravac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kravac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taker throws a series of punches but Kravac avoids them all with ease.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Taker misses with a looping left.
Kravac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Taker misses the target.
Kravac feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Kravac.
Kravac slips a straight right by Taker.
Taker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Taker is just out of range.#CL#
Taker pushes Kravac up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Taker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taker 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Taker!

Soul Taker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hardcore Alchemy for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: ICS 52     
Date:   Aug 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kravac feints the counter takedown.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Kravac defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Kravac saw that one coming.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravac jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kravac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kravac misses the jab.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kravac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones throws a head kick but Kravac moves out of range.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kravac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Kravac gets the takedown into side control.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Kravac.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kravac.
Jones keeps Kravac under control for a moment.
Kravac scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Kravac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Kravac seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones parries the strikes from Kravac easily there. Kravac is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Kravac misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Seppes Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jones keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Kravac swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kravac's guard.#SUB2#
Kravac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kravac wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SU#
Jones stands up and waves to Kravac to follow him.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones works Kravac's body with a nice hook.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Kravac connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
A big left from Kravac misses.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Kravac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kravac.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kravac lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kravac connects with a looping right hand.
Kravac thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kravac swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Samuel Kravac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kravac has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #TD2#
Kravac gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Kravac is controlling him
Jones trying to control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kravac asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Kravac seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones stops Kravac from passing to mount.
Kravac working away.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravac lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #SUB2#
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Jones.
Kravac is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Kravac get back to his feet.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeremy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kravac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.
Kravac clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac. #TD2#
Kravac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to control Kravac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kravac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Kravac. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Kravac has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kravac.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Jones works on Kravac's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kravac.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac. #T1#
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes a swing at Kravac's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kravac is looking to clinch.
Kravac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kravac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kravac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kravac avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravac throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Kravac had a free shot at his head there.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Kravac jabs at Jones's body.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.#T3#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravac.
Kravac throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Kravac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kravac ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Kravac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kravac looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.#T4#
Kravac misses with a straight left.
Jones staying out of range there.
Kravac digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jeremy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravac.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jeremy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones drops Kravac with a big left hand! Kravac is injured, injured bad! Jones jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ICS 46     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Kravac works Po's body with a nice hook.
Kravac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Kravac closes the distance and clinches.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Po blocks a body shot from Kravac.
Kravac is looking for a takedown.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Po holds him up against the cage and eventually Kravac drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Po breaks the clinch.
Kravac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Po feints a counter leg kick.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Po shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Po looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Kravac has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Po tries to move into range but Kravac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Po misses with a hook.
Po misses with a looping left.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Po sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Po jabs Kravac right on the nose. Kravac blinks but takes it well.
Po cracks Kravac with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.#KD2#
Po feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kravac sprawling to the canvas! Kravac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Po finish him?! #ROC2#Kravac is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kravac doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Kravac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kravac is breathing heavily.
Po lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kravac up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Po from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kravac's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po!
A victorious Tong Po thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ICS 42     
Date:   Jul 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kravac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Kravac checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Kravac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick from Orlov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kravac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravac. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov scores with a push kick.#T1#
Kravac paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov slips a jab from Kravac.
Orlov with a nice calf kick.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Orlov drives through and clinches with Kravac against the cage.
Kravac misses with the head strike.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Kravac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kravac - that landed with a thud.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Kravac scores with a body shot. #T2#
Orlov lands the left hand.
Orlov throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac checks the leg kick.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Kravac throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Kravac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Kravac. Beautiful body shot.
Kravac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orlov.#CL#
Orlov clinches up with Kravac and pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac. #T3#
Kravac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
I was talking to Orlov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kravac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Orlov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Orlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kravac.
Kravac takes a shot to the head.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Kravac looks winded!
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Kravac pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov scores with a shot to the side of Kravac's head.
Kravac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlov.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Kravac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Kravac lands with a right to the head.
Kravac lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Kravac has clasped his hands together around Orlov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orlov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated 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.#R2#
Orlov pushes Kravac away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Kravac scores with a body shot.
Kravac throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Kravac tries to clinch up.
Kravac lands a glancing blow to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov throws a body kick.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Kravac moves out of range.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Kravac blocks the low kick.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kravac misses.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kravac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kravac.#T1#
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Orlov.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orlov as he avoids it easily.
Kravac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov drops his hands momentarily and Kravac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
As Kravac backs away, Orlov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kravac moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Orlov throws a jab when Kravac was well out of range.
Kravac throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kravac looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Orlov is looking to land body kicks.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac has a takedown stuffed.
Orlov throws a low kick but Kravac moves out of range easily. #CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
Kravac misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov presses Kravac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kravac is breathing heavily.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Kravac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlov smiles and moves away.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kravac's head.
Orlov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Kravac off balance momentarily.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov jabs Kravac to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Orlov walks into a stiff left hand from Kravac.
Orlov lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kravac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Orlov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orlov has his hands clasped together around Kravac's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Orlov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a double jab.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Kravac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Orlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kravac has Orlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac takes a shot to the head.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kravac tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it. #T1#
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Kravac controls the action.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Kravac lands a right hand.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kravac.
Orlov presses Kravac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mikhail Orlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Orlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
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!#CL#
Orlov gets a clinch.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov tries to work over Kravac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov gets through Kravac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Kravac is rocked!
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Orlov - that landed with a thud.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kravac.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Kravac blocks an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kravac working aggressively here.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kravac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orlov prevents it.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kravac or not.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Orlov dips a shoulder and cracks Kravac with a mighty uppercut! Kravac falls back against the cage and Orlov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kravac is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Orlov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!

 

Event: ICS 35     
Date:   May 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Kravac has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kravac.
Kravac digs a right hand into Hammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammer's gas tank. #TD2#
Hammer has Kravac pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kravac tumbling to the mat - Hammer dives into Kravac's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravac is really struggling to control Hammer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kravac'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.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kravac has Hammer pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Hammer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kravac has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hammer is looking to defend but Kravac has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hammer! Kravac pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hammer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: ICS 31     
Date:   May 10, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Kravac shoots in and bounces Halo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Halo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Halo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.
Halo is trying to control Kravac's posture but Kravac avoids it.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Kravac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo is trying to control Kravac's posture but Kravac avoids it.
Kravac prevents Halo from escaping the position.
Halo prevents Kravac from improving position.
Kravac misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halo, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Kravac scoring with punches from side control.
Halo wants to control but Kravac postures up.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo wants to control but Kravac postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Halo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Kravac looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Halo tried to counter with a leg kick but Kravac avoided it.
Kravac swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Halo counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Kravac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Halo blocks a body shot from Kravac.
Kravac can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Halo takes a shot to the head.
Halo looking to throw knees to the head but Kravac is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kravac.
Halo landing knees to the body.
Kravac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Halo after a bit of a struggle.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kravac avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kravac.
Halo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Halo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Crown Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Halo.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo prevents a body shot from Kravac.
Kravac jumps guard but Halo stands there with Kravac around his waist. Kravac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kravac working aggressively here.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kravac avoids the damage to the body.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Kravac can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo prevents a body shot from Kravac.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravac controls his hands.
Kravac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kravac tries to score a body lock takedown but Halo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kravac misses the target.
Halo is looking to counter the offense by Kravac and move into the clinch.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well.
Halo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kravac misses with a left hand
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac lands a nice shot that snaps Halo's head back.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravac.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halo walks into a left hand.
Kravac lands a jab to the nose.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Halo counters by moving into the clinch.
Halo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kravac up against the cage.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halo walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kravac works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Halo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kravac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halo on the side of the head.
Halo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Halo sprawls well.
Halo is looking for a counter combo.
Crown Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halo slips under a jab.#CL2#
Kravac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kravac wants a takedown. #T2#
Kravac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Halo manages to get underhooks.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Kravac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kravac can't get the takedown.
Kravac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kravac misses with a punch to the body.
Halo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Halo lands a shot to the body.
Kravac avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Kravac tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kravac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Kravac throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but Halo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kravac wants a takedown but no success here.
Kravac goes for a takedown attempt but Halo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kravac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense.
Halo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kravac jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Kravac misses
and Halo counters with a leg kick.
Kravac is breathing heavily.
Halo blocks a jab.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Kravac coming out on top.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Halo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Samuel Kravac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravac connects with a body shot.
Halo slips a straight right by Kravac.
Kravac with a hook.
Kravac misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Kravac had a free shot at his head there.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravac throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Halo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halo digs a right hand underneath Kravac's ribcage. Kravac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Halo misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kravac.
Kravac is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kravac throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Halo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kravac with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
It looked like Halo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halo pinned against the cage. Halo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crown Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
It looked like Halo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Jab by Kravac.
Kravac misses with a right hand
and Halo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kravac throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kravac lands the left hand.
Kravac misses with a shot to the body
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kravac wants to clinch up but Halo keeps it at a distance.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halo throwing a counter right hand but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac misses the jab.#TD2#
Kravac shoots in and bounces Halo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo pulls Kravac in to control the position.
Kravac passes into half guard.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Kravac is very close to passing his half guard.
Kravac working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Halo is controlling Kravac's trapped leg to prevent Kravac from advancing to side control.
Halo is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Halo moves into full guard.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Halo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo pulls Kravac in to control the position.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kravac is aware though and is defending well.
Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Kravac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kravac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kravac 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: ICS 24     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
Brock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kravac digs a good hook to Brock's body.
Kravac 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.
Brock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brock scores with a spinning back kick!
Kravac misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Kravac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brock doesn't seem phased though.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Kravac moves out of range easily.
Brock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kravac lands a nice hook to Brock's body. Brock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock scores with the left hand. Kravac knows he should have avoided that one.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac blocks a leg kick.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.
Brock lands with a cross. #T1#
Kravac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brock scores with a shot to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock wants to slow Kravac down by chopping away at his legs.
Kravac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kravac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Brock takes one to the side of the head.
Kravac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brock lands a really nice looking cross but Kravac seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brock misses with a low kick.
Kravac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kravac misses with a hook
and Brock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Brock clinches with his opponent.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards. #T2#
Brock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kravac up against the cage.#BC2#
Brock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravac checks a leg kick.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.#TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Brock's guard.
Brock controlling the position.
Kravac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brock controls Kravac momentarily but Kravac frees himself.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brock is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Brock gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Kravac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brock at a distance. #T3#
Kravac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brock punishes Kravac's body with a nice straight punch.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Brock counters with a crisp one two that drops Kravac! Brock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kravac to his feet! Kravac is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Kravac is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Oh Kravac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kravac throws the left hand but Brock avoids the punch easily.
Brock connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kravac to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Brock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Brock!
A very excited looking Art Brock 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.

 

Event: ICS 17     
Date:   Mar 22, 2020
#R1#
Feti stuffs the takedown attempt from Kravac. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet.
Feti scores with a nice head shot.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Feti moves into the clinch.
Kravac is working Feti over against the cage.
Feti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kravac pushes Feti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Feti.
Kravac digs a right hand underneath Feti's ribcage. Feti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kravac lands a shot to the body.
Kravac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Kravac.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kravac.
Feti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac blocks a body shot from Feti. #TD2#
Kravac jumps guard and drags Feti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravac 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.
Feti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Feti controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kravac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kravac lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Kravac is fighting to break Feti's control of his arms but Feti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Feti blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac is in close to Feti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Feti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back, looking for a kneebar! Feti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Feti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Feti! #REVR#
Kravac tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kravac 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.
Feti is looking to take a break and control but Kravac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kravac wants to control but Feti postures up.#T3#
Kravac tries to bench press Feti off him but Feti keeps the position.
Kravac stops Feti from passing to mount.
Kravac controls the position for a moment.
Feti is looking to take a break and control but Kravac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kravac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Feti taking a break here but Kravac is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kravac is trying to maintain the position but Feti is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Feti slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Kravac has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Feti escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Feti!
Kravac trying his best to control but Feti has mounted him.
Feti controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Kravac will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Kravac.
Kravac throws a hook to the side of Feti's head but Feti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac tests Feti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Kravac misses with an uppercut.
Kravac avoids the head kick by Feti.
Kravac lands with a shot to the body.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kravac has Feti up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Feti.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Feti holds him up against the cage and eventually Kravac drops back down to his feet.
Kravac lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Feti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A short uppercut from Kravac.
Kravac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Feti shows good takedown defense.
Sione Feti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Good standup being displayed there by Kravac as he connects with a hook.
Feti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Feti.
Kravac moves out of range of the leg kick from Feti.
Feti stuffs the takedown.
Sione Feti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Feti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Feti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kravac lands a right hook to the body.
Kravac cracks Feti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Feti's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A slow jab from Kravac misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feti. Kravac does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kravac clinches.
Kravac lands a left hand.
Feti throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feti prevents a body shot from Kravac. #TD2#
Kravac drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Kravac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Feti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Feti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kravac trying to control the position. #T3#
Feti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Feti preventing the sweep.
Feti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Feti wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Kravac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Feti defends it easily.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Feti tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.
Feti stopping the sweep attempt from Kravac.
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Feti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kravac lands a lovely overhand right.
Kravac connects with a nice looking jab.
Kravac jabs at Feti's body.#CL2#
Kravac clinches.
Feti throws a head punch that misses.
Kravac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Feti backwards.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Feti manages to get underhooks.
Kravac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feti's elbow.
Kravac lands a nice shot to the body.
Feti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kravac swings wildly with an uppercut but Feti uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kravac jabs at Feti's body.#CL#
Feti clinches up against the cage.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Feti, against the cage.
Feti takes a shot to the head.
Kravac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kravac.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti blocking some punches.
Feti lands a body punch.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Feti.
Feti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kravac avoids it.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Feti, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac lands with a short shot to the head.
Feti crunches a lovely knee into Kravac's ribcage.
Feti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kravac in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Feti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Feti tries to throw a body punch but Kravac avoids it by throwing Feti back against the cage.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Feti to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac misses with the head strike. #T1##TD2#
Kravac pulls Feti into guard. #SUB2#
Kravac working for a triangle but Feti defends it easily.
Feti advances position into side control!
Feti in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Feti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Feti is looking to take a break and control but Kravac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sione Feti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Kravac's face as Feti controls the position.
Kravac manages to get back to half guard.
Kravac is trying to control but can't.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.
Feti is controlling the pace.
Feti throwing shots but Kravac is blocking nicely.
Feti content to control rather than advance.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Feti trying to control the action but Kravac is working from the bottom. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Feti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kravac tries to get to full guard but Feti has control of the leg.
Kravac is refusing to be controlled, as Feti sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Feti gets a clinch.
Kravac goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kravac gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Feti regains guard. #T4#
Feti trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Feti pulls Kravac in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back, looking for a kneebar! Feti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Feti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Feti! #REVR#
Feti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Kravac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feti misses with the ground and pound.
Kravac manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sione Feti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kravac 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sione Feti!

A very excited looking Sione Feti 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.

 

Event: ICS 10     
Date:   Feb 26, 2020
#R1#
Kravac misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Kravac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steve is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Steve defends the submission attempt.
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steve tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac 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. #SUB#
Kravac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steve sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Kravac 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.
Steve tries to kick Kravac off but Kravac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Steve defends it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kravac is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Steve to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Kravac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kravac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steve is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kravac preventing the sweep.
Steve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Steve wants to take a breather but Kravac is having none of it.
Steve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kravac knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steve throws a strike but Kravac avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kravac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kravac has his feet on Steve's thighs here. He's pushed Steve off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steve screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!
Mark Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.

 

Event: KOTM Round 2     
Date:   Jan 29, 2020
#R1#
Kravac throws a body punch but Bangsit moves out of range.
Bangsit moves away from the strike by Kravac. #TD#
Bangsit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bangsit prevents Kravac from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kravac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit. #SUB#
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bangsit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Kravac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Bangsit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kravac is just riding it out for now. Bangsit eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort.
Kravac manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bangsit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kravac is trying to control the position but Bangsit postures up.
Bangsit slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Bangsit. #SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Kravac is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bangsit moves into full mount! Kravac won't be happy about that!
Bangsit misses with a head shot.
Kravac really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bangsit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Kravac is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Bangsit looking to isolate an arm here. Kravac doesn't see it coming and as Bangsit extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bangsit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Bangsit!

 

Event: King of the Mountain Rd1 Part1     
Date:   Jan 08, 2020
#R1#
Thiago avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Thiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Thiago cracks Kravac with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thiago has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kravac to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Thiago moves out of range as Kravac strikes.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac lands with a right hand.
Kravac misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kravac is out of range and Thiago settles back down.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kravac moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thiago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thiago misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Kravac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kravac 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.
Thiago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thiago misses with a low kick as Kravac jumps back.
Thiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Thiago's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Thiago cracks Kravac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago looks to land a right hand but Kravac moved out of range.
Thiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kravac cracks Thiago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Kravac with an uppercut!
Kravac is still on wobbly legs! Can Thiago finish him?
Thiago scoring well with a low kick there.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thiago was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Thiago connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kravac out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Thiago!
Thiago Thiago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 67     
Date:   Dec 18, 2019
#R1#
Taus lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Kravac's belly button to the back.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
Taus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac misses the body punch
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.
Kravac misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a nice body kick.
Kravac jabs Taus right on the nose. Taus blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Taus.#ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taus connects with a body shot that sends Kravac's belly button to the back.#T1#
Kravac misses with a body punch
and Taus counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 59     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson slips under a jab from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a jab to the body
and Gormsson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Gormsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kravac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kravac cracks a nice hook into Gormsson's ribs.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gormsson manages to avoid it.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown. Gormsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kravac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gormsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Kravac has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kravac sizes up Gormsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. #CL#
Gormsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kravac, pushing him back against the cage.
Kravac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Gormsson - that landed with a thud.
Kravac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gormsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
Harald Gormsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.#T1#
Kravac tries to pull guard but Gormsson won't allow it.
Kravac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gormsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kravac wants to clinch up but Gormsson keeps it at a distance.
Gormsson throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gormsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Kravac does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Gormsson closes the distance and clinches.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Gormsson won't allow it.
Kravac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gormsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kravac lands a body punch.
Gormsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac jumps guard but Gormsson stands there with Kravac around his waist. Kravac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Kravac tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gormsson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kravac.
Gormsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac tries a body shot but Gormsson blocks it.
Gormsson prevents the takedown attempt.
Kravac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac tries to score a body lock takedown but Gormsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Gormsson.
Kravac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gormsson lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Kravac pulls guard.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kravac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gormsson defends it easily.
Gormsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Gormsson is fighting to break Kravac's control of his arms but Kravac is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kravac is trying to keep Gormsson in close.
Gormsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gormsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kravac.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravac.
Gormsson is looking to wear down Kravac with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kravac with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gormsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No luck for Kravac with that takedown attempt.
Gormsson misses with a looping right.
Gormsson connects with a body shot that sends Kravac's belly button to the back.
Gormsson misses with the combination.
Kravac tries to move into range but Gormsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gormsson thuds his right hand into Kravac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Kravac lands with an uppercut that bounces Gormsson off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Gormsson clinches with his opponent.
Kravac looking for a takedown.
Gormsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gormsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Gormsson as the two fighters clinch.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gormsson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Gormsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Gormsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kravac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kravac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kravac connects with a right hand. Gormsson shakes it off.
Gormsson throws a series of punches but Kravac moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gormsson.
Gormsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Gormsson misses with a few strikes there.
Kravac lands with an uppercut that bounces Gormsson off the cage and back into range.
Kravac swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gormsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gormsson swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac walks into a left hand.
Kravac ducks right into an uppercut from Gormsson. #ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
Kravac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kravac is still on wobbly legs! Can Gormsson finish him?
Kravac is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gormsson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kravac off his feet! Kravac tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 51     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Nilsen swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it.
Nilsen lands a slapping body shot.
Nilsen throws a big shot that misses.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nilsen as he jumps to the side.
Kravac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nilsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Kravac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kravac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nilsen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kravac is on him like a limpet, forcing Nilsen back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nilsen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nilsen trying to control the action but Kravac is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kravac tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg.
Kravac regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nilsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Kravac is keeping the position.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kravac is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen has momentary wrist control but Kravac slips an elbow through the middle.
Kravac passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nilsen won't allow Kravac to pass to mount.
Nilsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nilsen is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Nilsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Nilsen defends it. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nilsen wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nilsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kravac haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Nilsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Nilsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilsen seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
Nilsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilsen, not yet. #SUB#
Kravac drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nilsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nilsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nilsen! #REVB#
Kravac parries the strikes from Nilsen easily there. Nilsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kravac to escape. #T4#
Nilsen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kravac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kravac trying to control but Nilsen postures up.
Kravac keeping control of the position.
Kravac taking some punishment here, with Nilsen in his half guard.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nilsen.
Kravac moves into full guard.
Nilsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nilsen trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Kravac lands a really nice looking cross but Nilsen seems unphased.
Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilsen misses with a hook.#CL#
Kravac closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Nilsen has clasped his hands together around Kravac's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kravac struggling a bit here.
Kravac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilsen off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Nilsen is having to fend off submission attempts from Kravac, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kravac doesn't have the hooks in though and Nilsen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen looking to pass the guard.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yacob Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nilsen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kravac drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nilsen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Nilsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac trying to keep a closed guard but Nilsen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kravac looking for a guillotine here but Nilsen defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nilsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB#
Kravac looking for a triangle here. Nilsen is fighting it but it looks tight! Kravac pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nilsen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: AEW 32     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Lơhmus misses the jab.
We've been told by Lơhmus's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lơhmus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lơhmus.
Jab from Kravac.
Kravac checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Kravac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lơhmus doesn't seem phased though.
Kravac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lơhmus's hands.
Lơhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac throws a body punch but Lơhmus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kravac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lơhmus can't do much from the bottom here.
Lơhmus is looking to regain half guard here but Kravac keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lơhmus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Lơhmus is defending well. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lơhmus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lơhmus dodges the ground and pound from Kravac.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Lơhmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kravac throws a strike aimed at the side of Lơhmus's head but Lơhmus avoids it well.
Lơhmus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lơhmus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Lơhmus is defending well. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Lơhmus is defending well. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Kravac landing strikes.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lơhmus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kravac is putting a hurting on Lơhmus here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lơhmus, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac tries to score with some ground and pound. Lơhmus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kravac misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kravac throws an elbow but Lơhmus slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Lơhmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lơhmus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kravac has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Kravac looking to secure an arm triangle but Lơhmus defends it well. #SUB2#
Kravac is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lơhmus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lơhmus shrugs it off.
Kravac throws some wild stikes that Lơhmus manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lơhmus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lơhmus!
Lơhmus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated 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.
#R2#
Lơhmus missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joosep Lơhmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac takes a swing at Lơhmus's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kravac fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lơhmus sprawls well initially but Kravac persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lơhmus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Lơhmus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lơhmus defends it well.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Lơhmus keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lơhmus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravac.
Kravac not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lơhmus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lơhmus keeping control of the position.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lơhmus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lơhmus wants to get back to full guard.
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kravac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lơhmus won't allow Kravac to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lơhmus is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Lơhmus is looking to improve his position.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a kimura but Lơhmus is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Kravac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lơhmus's head.
Lơhmus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravac.
Lơhmus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lơhmus is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kravac in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lơhmus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: AEW 25     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
C K throws a hook but Kravac avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kravac scores with a takedown into C K's guard.
C K is trying to keep Kravac in close.
Kravac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
C K 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.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kravac landing some decent shots from guard.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac preventing the sweep.
C K is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. C K is keeping the position for now.
C K pulls Kravac in close to prevent any damage.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! C K is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and C K manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into C K's guard.
C K wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Kravac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
C K is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
C K is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but C K has wrist control.
Kravac stands up over C K, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
C K is adopting a defensive guard.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
C K 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.
C K is trying to keep Kravac in close.
C K looking for a sweep. Not yet C K, not yet. #T2#
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. C K swivels though and keeps the full guard.
C K seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
C K looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravac is one step ahead there.
C K keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but C K is retaining full guard.
Kravac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as C K works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
C K looking for a sweep. Not yet C K, not yet.
Kravac is fighting to break C K's control of his arms but C K is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! C K is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and C K manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into C K's guard.
Kravac being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac pushes down on C K's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from C K'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.
C K is trying to control but can't.
C K is looking to improve his position.
C K avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
C K keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac is pressing down on C K's thigh, looking to free his foot. C K is holding on for now.
C K has hold of Kravac's hands but Kravac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
C K taking some punishment here, with Kravac in his half guard.
C K is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
C K is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kravac connects with a nice short shot to C K's temple.
C K controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
C K wants to improve his position but Kravac is controlling well.
C K is trying is best to control the position here.
C K trying to hold on to Kravac's head to control him but Kravac postures up.
C K wants to improve his position but Kravac is controlling well.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but C K defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kravac in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. C K tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: AEW 22     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Noel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Kravac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kravac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kravac wants to sweep here but Noel controlling him for the moment.
Kravac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Noel stacks Kravac 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 Noel!
You can see the frustration on Kravac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kravac tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kravac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kravac regains half guard.
Kravac wants to control but Noel is keeping busy.
Kravac is looking for a sweep. Noel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kravac looking for submissions off his back.
Kravac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kravac has his hands on Noel's head, controlling the position.
Kravac looking to control.
Kravac wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravac looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Noel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kravac controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SU2#
Noel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Noel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kravac slips a straight right by Noel.
Noel throws a series of punches but Kravac avoids them all with ease.
Kravac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noel sprawls and moves away.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Noel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kravac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravac. Noel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noel misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Noel's guard.#T4#
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noel trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Noel keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Samuel Kravac will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noel moves away.
Noel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kravac attempts a counter takedown but Noel avoids it well and moves away.
Noel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kravac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kravac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Noel.#TD#
Kravac shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noel's guard.
Kravac 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.
Noel wants to stand and escape but Kravac is having none of it.
Noel looking for a sweep. Not yet Noel, not yet.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kravac landing some decent shots from guard.
Kravac works over Noel with some ground and pound from guard.
Kravac looking to pass the guard.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Noel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kravac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Noel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kravac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noel has managed to get both his arms back between Kravac's legs - danger averted.
Noel preventing the sweep.
Kravac is looking to sweep but instead, Noel has passed into half guard. #T2#
Noel prevents Kravac from improving his position.
Kravac trying to control here.
Kravac is looking to improve his position.
Kravac is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Noel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Noel's back!
You can see the frustration on Noel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Noel is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Kravac 's hooks. #T3#
Noel blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kravac working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Noel looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kravac! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: PSE 46     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Kravac thuds a left hand into Fury's body.
Kravac misses with a hook
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Kravac throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kravac throws a sloppy body shot
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Kravac misses its intended target.
Kravac misses with a straight right.
Fury lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Fury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravac.
Fury throwing a counter right hand but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fury lands a jab to Kravac's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Fury closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kravac to the mat! Kravac manages to get full guard.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet. #T1#
Kravac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.
Fury continues to stall.#SUB2#
Kravac is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kravac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fury controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fury wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
Kravac looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kravac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fury.#CL2#
Kravac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fury stops a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravac takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Fury - that landed with a thud.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Fury. #TD2#
Kravac has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fury regains guard immediately.
Fury is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Psycho’s Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac postures up in Fury's guard and throws a big left but Fury blocks it.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Fury wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fury lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fury sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Kravac has control of Fury's left arm, preventing Fury from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.
Fury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kravac being controlled here, momentarily.
Kravac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geese Fury dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it.
Kravac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fury feints and then cracks Kravac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kravac down.
Fury loads up on a big right hand but Kravac slips the punch.
Kravac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fury throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury slips a jab from Kravac.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Fury was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kravac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac lands with a right hand.
Kravac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fury momentarily.
Geese Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury leaves Kravac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Fury connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kravac's hands.
Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Fury half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kravac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
Fury lands with a shot to the body.
Kravac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Kravac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Fury is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Fury swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fury avoids the body shot from Kravac. #T2##TD2#
Kravac throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fury was covering up waiting for the punch and Kravac finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Fury pushes Kravac off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fury rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kravac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geese Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac looks to land a right hand but Fury moved out of range.
Kravac tests Fury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kravac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Kravac finds it's way through Fury's defenses.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fury avoids the body shot from Kravac. #T3#
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Kravac's belly button to the back.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kravac digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Kravac swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
It looked like Fury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kravac has his takedown stuffed
and Fury counters with a leg kick.
Geese Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury slips a jab from Kravac.#T4#
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Kravac throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fury.
Kravac misses with a jab to the body
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fury misses the jab.
Kravac throws a big shot that misses.
Kravac connects with a body shot that sends Fury's belly button to the back.
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!#CL2#
Kravac gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kravac manages to pull guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Kravac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Fury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fury misses its target.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
Fury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravac throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Samuel Kravac 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.
Kravac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kravac throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kravac. Beautiful body shot.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Fury misses with a looping left.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac has a takedown stuffed.
Geese Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kravac doesn't seem bothered though.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kravac swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Kravac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kravac misses the jab.
Kravac blocks a low kick nicely.
Kravac feints the counter takedown.
Kravac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac ducks right into an uppercut from Fury.
Kravac takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Fury tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
Kravac lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fury defends it well.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Fury throws a body punch but Kravac moves out of range. #TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kravac lands in his opponent's guard.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet.
Fury manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kravac manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fury is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fury being controlled here momentarily.
Fury won't allow Kravac to sweep him here.
Fury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Geese Fury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Fury passes Kravac's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fury takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kravac is trying to maintain the position but Fury is very close to passing his half guard.
Fury looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kravac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fury is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geese Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fury 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geese Fury!

 

Event: PSE 39     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Hedgeh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hedgeh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kravac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
Kravac 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#
Kravac is nestled in close to Hedgeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac. #SUB#
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac 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.
Ground and pound from Kravac. #T1#
Hedgeh trying to control but Kravac postures up.
We've been hearing that Kravac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedgeh tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.
Kravac prevents Hedgeh from standing back up.
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedgeh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Hedgeh defends the submission attempt.
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Kravac's head to control him but Kravac postures up. #SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Hedgeh is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hedgeh defending well though.
Hedgeh 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.
Kravac 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.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Hedgeh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedgeh wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Kravac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hedgeh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kravac has Hedgeh in his guard.#REVB#
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Hedgeh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kravac stands and throws Hedgeh's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kravac tries for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending well. #SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hedgeh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Hedgeh.
Kravac takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hedgeh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4##SUB2#
Hedgeh tries for a kimura but Kravac is defending well.
Hedgeh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kravac some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac is trying to control Hedgeh's posture but Hedgeh avoids it.
Hedgeh throwing strikes but Kravac manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedgeh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kravac lands some shots froms side control.
Hedgeh is looking to reverse the position.
Hedgeh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Kravac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedgeh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hedgeh.
Kravac is looking for a sweep.
Hedgeh in side control, throwing shots but Kravac defends.
Hedgeh cracks Kravac with a big right hand but Kravac just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kravac wants to control but Hedgeh postures up.
Kravac is looking to reverse the position.
Kravac on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kravac is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hedgeh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kravac has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedgeh but great work by Kravac.#SUB#
Kravac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hedgeh is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hedgeh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hedgeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hedgeh is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hedgeh is looking for a sweep.
Hedgeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
Hedgeh is trying to improve his position.
Hedgeh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kravac lands some shots froms side control.
Hedgeh taking a bit of punishment here - Kravac scoring with strikes.
Hedgeh tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kravac tries for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending well. #SUB#
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedgeh is defending well.
Kravac works to advance to full mount. Hedgeh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hedgeh is in a horrible position here. Kravac smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kravac is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hedgeh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hedgeh! #T3#
Kravac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedgeh postures up in Kravac's guard and throws a big left but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Hedgeh is keeping the position.
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kravac passes Hedgeh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedgeh is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kravac stops Hedgeh from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedgeh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kravac is working for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedgeh is trying to get back to full guard.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedgeh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedgeh is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Kravac is working for a kimura but Hedgeh is defending it quite comfortably.
Hedgeh looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kravac lunges at Hedgeh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hedgeh's hand. #CL2#
Hedgeh instigates a clinch.
Kravac blocking some punches.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hedgeh pulls guard effortlessly.
Kravac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedgeh's head.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kravac is chipping away with strikes.
Hedgeh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac. #T1#
Kravac prevents Hedgeh from improving his position.
Hedgeh trying to control here. #SUB#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedgeh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedgeh wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravac drops an elbow to the side of Hedgeh's head.
Kravac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Hedgeh is rocked!
Kravac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hedgeh can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Hedgeh is still in real trouble! Can Kravac finish him?#SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hedgeh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kravac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hedgeh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Kravac's head to control him but Kravac postures up.
Ground and pound from Kravac.
Kravac is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hedgeh is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kravac fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hedgeh from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kravac! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: Trash Fights 21(205 structure)     
Date:   Mar 03, 2019
#R1#
Lombard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombard throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac slips under a jab.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Kravac shakes it off.
Lombard with a nice cross.
Kravac cracks Lombard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kravac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Some wild striking there from Lombard.
Kravac throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard looks to land a body kick but Kravac moved away.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Kravac throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lombard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Kravac drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kravac stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lombard has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kravac manages to get his head free but now Lombard has transitioned to an armbar! Kravac grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lombard! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Lombard!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Trash Fights 16(205 structure)     
Date:   Feb 15, 2019
#R1#
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Bixby sprawls well.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac lands a nice shot that snaps Bixby's head back.
Kravac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Bixby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming.
Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kravac does it's job there.
Bixby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kravac finds it's way round the side to connect with Bixby's head. #CL2#
Kravac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Kravac drags the fight down to the ground.
Kravac is trying to keep Bixby in close. #SUB2#
Kravac is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bixby rolls with it to try and escape but Kravac cranks on the arm and Bixby is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: Trash Fights 12(205 structure)     
Date:   Feb 03, 2019
#R1#
Army stuffs the takedown.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Army manages to avoid it.
Kravac goes for a double leg but Army avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Army continues to drive forward.
Army is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
A jab from Kravac misses.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Army slips a jab from Kravac.
Army stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Army wants it to stay on the feet.
Army scores with a head kick. Kravac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Army connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kravac.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac. #T1#
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Army pinned against the cage. Army gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army.
Army uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kravac lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Army escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Army rather than just go for the knockout.
Kravac scores with a jab to the body.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Army sprawls well.
Army on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Army misses with a body shot.
Kravac shoots in but Army avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kravac throws a lazy uppercut
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kravac at a distance.
Army looks to land a left hand but Kravac moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac lands with an overhand left.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
Army missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Dick Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Army throws the kick towards the body but Kravac avoids it.#TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Army to the mat! Army manages to get full guard. #ES#
Army pushes Kravac off and gets back to his feet.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Army.
Kravac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Army gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Kravac has him pressed against the cage.
Kravac lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Army won't allow it.
Army lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Army's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Army under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Kravac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kravac cracks Army with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Kravac with a poor takedown
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravac lands a slapping body shot.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Army tries to avoid it but Kravac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Army to the ground. Army escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Army thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kravac cracks Army with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kravac blocks the body kick.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Army pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.#CL#
Army instigates a clinch. #BC#
Army breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army looks for the body kick but Kravac saw that one coming. #TD2#
Kravac feints and as Army raises his hands in defense, Kravac changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Army trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Kravac looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Army cracks Kravac with a good jab.
Army scores with a decent looking hook.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Army lands an overhand right.
Army misses with a few strikes there.
Kravac misses with an uppercut.
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kravac counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Army!
Army is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Army, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kravac swings around for an armbar but Army sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kravac's guard.
Kravac pulls Army in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SU#
Army gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kravac throws a jab when Army was well out of range.
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kravac scores with a punch to the head.
Army throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kravac counters with a single leg into guard. Army didn't expect that. #ES#
Army wriggles free and stands up.
Army misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Army throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kravac connects with a body shot.
Army is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Army looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Army gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Dick Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kravac tries to clinch but Army moves away
and Army counters with a two punch combo.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac moves out of range as Army strikes.
Kravac blocks a leg kick.
Army takes a swing at Kravac's ribcage but misses.
Army takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kravac throws a sloppy body shot
and Army counters with a solid body kick.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kravac connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Army misses the target.
Kravac shoots for a double leg takedown but Army sprawls well. He's pushed Kravac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Army uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Army.
Army connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Army as he avoids it easily.
And Army counters with a quick kick to the body but Kravac blocks it.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Army has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kravac finds it's way round the side to connect with Army's head.
Kravac slips a jab and a cross from Army.
Kravac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kravac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army counters with a nice leg kick.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army throws a right and a left that Kravac avoids nicely.
Kravac misses with a hook.
Army throws a push kick but Kravac slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kravac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Army counter with a right hand.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Army lands with an overhand left.
Army has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kravac finds it's way round the side to connect with Army's head.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravac moves out of range of the leg kick from Army.
Kravac wants to clinch up but Army keeps it at a distance.
Army avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Army takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Army keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army connects with an inside leg kick.
Army feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kravac's calf.
A cross from Kravac lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kravac throws a poor cross that misses
letting Army counter with a right hand.
Kravac connects with a body shot.
Kravac has a takedown stuffed.
Kravac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Army wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Army takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Army.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army is looking to land body kicks.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Army gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kravac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kravac swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC#
Army breaks the clinch.
Army throws a head kick that misses.
Army lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kravac takes a step back to recover.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army is looking to counter punch.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kravac.
Army 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.
Kravac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Army in his tracks.
Kravac tries to clinch
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kravac jabs at Army's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kravac.
Kravac swings away with a body shot that misses
and Army counters with a nice body kick.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Army swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kravac.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac swings widly with a right hand
and Army makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kravac really felt that one!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Army.
Army swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Army ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Kravac's shoulder, as Kravac tries to avoid the shot.
Army misses with a body kick.
Army walks into a stiff left hand from Kravac.
Army throws a front kick that sends Kravac stumbling back into the cage.
Kravac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Army misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dick Army is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Army keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Army saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Army throws a lazy right hand but Kravac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravac misses with a left hand
and Army counters with a good low kick that Kravac was not able to check.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Army lands with a nice body punch.
Army throws a head kick that misses.
Kravac scores with a punch to the head.
Kravac's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Kravac misses.
Army swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Army scores with a head kick.
Kravac lands a nice shot that snaps Army's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kravac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Army was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Kravac swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Army counters with a right hand to the body.
Kravac lands with a cross.
Kravac fails with the takedown#CL#
and Army holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kravac goes for a takedown attempt but Army pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Army.
Kravac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Army.
Kravac cracks Army with an open hand slap.
Kravac misses with a left hand
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Army showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Army 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army!

Dick Army seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Trash Fights 8 (205 structure)     
Date:   Jan 23, 2019
#R1#
Dowiyogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kravac lands a body shot.
Kravac lands a nice shot to the body.
Kravac lands a nice shot to the body.
Kravac digs a good hook to Dowiyogo's body.
Dowiyogo gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Kravac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dowiyogo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kravac is controlling him.
Kravac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dowiyogo's head.
Kravac advances to 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!
Dowiyogo trying to control here. #SUB#
Kravac is trying for a kimura here. Dowiyogo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kravac wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: DUEL 204     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Kravac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kravac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kravac misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kravac scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Kravac.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryan misses the target.
Kravac misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with a good low kick that Kravac was not able to check.
Kravac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Kravac misses.
Kravac lands the left hand.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kravac is out of range.
Jimmy Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kravac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kravac takes one to the chin there.
Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Ryan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kravac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kravac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Kravac.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Kravac avoids it with no problem.
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kravac misses with a hook to the body
and Ryan counters with a crisp right that sends Kravac to the canvas! Ryan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear 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: DUEL197     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Linkki misses with a straight left.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linkki.
Kravac has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Linkki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Linkki gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Linkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.
Linkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Linkki tries to buck Kravac off but Kravac is having none of it.
Linkki regains half guard.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Linkki manages to get to full guard.
Linkki is trying to keep Kravac in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac passes into half guard. #T1#
Kravac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Linkki defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linkki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kravac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linkki sees it coming and defends easily.
Linkki gets back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to keep Kravac in close. #SUB2#
Kravac 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.
Linkki has momentary wrist control but Kravac slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Linkki has wrist control.
Linkki is pulling down on Kravac's head to control his posture.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Linkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kravac manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Linkki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Linkki landing some decent shots from guard.
Linkki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kravac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linkki's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Linkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linkki trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Linkki is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Kravac lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kravac 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.
Linkki is adopting a defensive guard.
Kravac passes Linkki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Linkki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linkki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Linkki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linkki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linkki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linkki wants to sweep here but Kravac controlling him for the moment.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Linkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Linkki, not yet.
Kravac slips nicely into half guard.
Linkki trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki is trying to control but can't.
Linkki wants to improve his position but Kravac is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac 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#
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Kravac moves into the clinch.
Linkki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kravac can't get the takedown.
Kravac can't get the takedown. #BC#
Linkki manages to break the clinch.
Linkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac with the counter takedown but Linkki avoids it easily.
Linkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Linkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Linkki misses with a looping left.
Linkki misses the jab.#TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Linkki's guard.
Linkki looking to control.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Linkki tries to bench press Kravac off him but Kravac keeps the position.
Kravac advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linkki tries to hold on but Kravac postures up.
Linkki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Linkki taking shots to the head. #T1#
Kravac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Linkki?
Kravac scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Linkki? #SUB2#
Kravac has hold of Linkki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Linkki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Linkki is bucking up trying to escape but Kravac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Linkki gets back to half guard.
Kravac prevents Linkki from improving his position.
Kravac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Kravac is working for a kimura but Linkki is defending it quite comfortably.
Linkki has his hands clasped together around Kravac's back. He's all about the action.
Linkki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kravac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kravac's back!
Kravac trying to control the hands but Linkki breaks the grip.
Kravac tries to escape but Linkki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Linkki keeps control of the position easily here as Kravac tries to buck him off.
Linkki is working the ground and pound. Can Kravac escape?
Kravac breaks Linkki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Linkki keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Linkki looking to control.
Linkki 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.
Linkki is controlling Kravac's posture.
Linkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Linkki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kravac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Linkki's brow.
Linkki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Linkki looking to control.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linkki pulls Kravac in to control the position. #T4#
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.
Kravac preventing the sweep.
Kravac postures up in Linkki's guard and throws a big left but Linkki blocks it.
Linkki keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac keeps trying to improve his position.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Linkki is keeping the position.
Linkki wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Linkki is retaining full guard.
Linkki trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Linkki's brow.
Linkki is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Linkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravac is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Linkki tries to bum rush Kravac with a series of wild strikes but Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linkki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Kravac fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Linkki is trying to improve his position.
Linkki regains half guard.
Linkki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kravac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linkki is looking to improve his position.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Linkki keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Linkki wants to get back to full guard.
Linkki is trying to maintain the position but Kravac is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kravac seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Linkki is defending well.
Linkki is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Linkki is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Linkki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kravac works his foot free and advances to mount.
Linkki tries to hold on but Kravac postures up.
Linkki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kravac unloading with bombs!
Linkki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for a guillotine from mount but Linkki is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kravac is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Linkki has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kravac is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Linkki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Linkki shrugs it off.
Kravac is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Linkki can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Linkki wants to control but Kravac is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to finish this one by submission but Linkki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Linkki manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Linkki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lahden Linkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac working the body and head with strikes.
Kravac working away.#T4#
Kravac working the ground and pound but Linkki is defending the strikes.
Kravac working away.
Linkki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Linkki wants to take a breather but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac is looking to improve his position.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linkki wants to free his trapped foot but Kravac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linkki trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linkki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kravac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kravac 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kravac!

In defeat, Lahden Linkki stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was fucking awesome! Can I go again?!'.

 

Event: DUEL#186 Vee Vs Laiho     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1##TD#
Braz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kravac to the ground. Braz is now in Kravac's guard.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Kravac is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kravac manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Kravac's guard.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
My spies in NHB ACADEMY inform me that Kravac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kravac chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac is sitting in close to Braz's body. Braz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kravac is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kravac is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Braz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut 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: DUEL#180 Zhai vs Leikola     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Dux throws out a loose jab but Kravac uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Kravac tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Kravac back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kravac is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Oh Kravac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Kravac seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Kravac looking to score a takedown here. Dux is defending well but Kravac drives through and ends up in Dux's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Dux's guard.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
Kravac lands a couple of digs.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dux is looking to stand up but Kravac isn't so interested in that idea.
Kravac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Dux wants to stand up but Kravac is controlling him. #SUB#
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Dux can't keep his opponent in guard - Kravac advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Kravac. #SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Dux tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kravac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Kravac throws a strike but Dux avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kravac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kravac has Dux in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Dux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac 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.#SUB#
Kravac has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dux should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kravac has tightened it up now! Dux 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 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: DUEL#174 Sigit vs Sin     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laloosh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laloosh struggling a bit here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kravac working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laloosh, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kravac swings around for an armbar but Laloosh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kravac's guard.
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Laloosh from controlling successfully.
Kravac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kravac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kravac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laloosh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kravac has Laloosh in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Laloosh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kravac controls Laloosh momentarily but Laloosh frees himself. #SUB2#
Kravac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laloosh defends it easily.
Kravac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laloosh preventing the sweep.
Laloosh is pushing down on Kravac's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kravac is fighting to maintain full guard but Laloosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laloosh trying to control the action but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Laloosh is controlling the pace.
Laloosh thows a huge punch but Kravac dodges it nicely.
Kravac manages to get to full guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position but Laloosh postures up. #T3#
Laloosh throws an elbow that misses. Kravac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laloosh's guard. Nice move by Kravac!#REVB##SUB#
Laloosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kravac defends it easily.
Kravac is pushing down on Laloosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laloosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Kravac has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laloosh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Laloosh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.
Laloosh tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg.
Laloosh missing with punches from the bottom.
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laloosh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Laloosh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Laloosh makes his way to full guard, as Kravac worked for a kimura.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kravac has gone for a leg lock! Laloosh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kravac's guard.#REVR#
Laloosh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laloosh passes into half guard.
Laloosh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Laloosh trying to control from half guard but Kravac is working away.
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 Nuke Laloosh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Laloosh drives through and clinches with Kravac against the cage.
Laloosh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Laloosh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kravac controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kravac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kravac is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh is looking to pass Kravac's guard but actually Kravac recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laloosh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Kravac gets back to full guard.
Nuke Laloosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kravac seems keen to control Laloosh's posture.
Laloosh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kravac pulls Laloosh in to control the position.
Laloosh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laloosh trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laloosh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kravac's head.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
Kravac wants to sweep here but Laloosh controlling him for the moment.
Kravac looking to control.
Kravac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Laloosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Kravac decides to pull guard.
Laloosh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laloosh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laloosh trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Kravac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kravac controls Laloosh momentarily but Laloosh frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laloosh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kravac manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laloosh is keeping the position for now.
Laloosh wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Laloosh has wrist control.
Laloosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Laloosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laloosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Laloosh has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Laloosh dominated that second round.
That's time! Laloosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kravac lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Laloosh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kravac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laloosh is in Kravac's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laloosh throws a big elbow that misses.
Laloosh throws a big elbow that misses.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
Laloosh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kravac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh looking to pass the guard.
Laloosh stays in close to Kravac's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Kravac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laloosh's guard. #REVB#
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laloosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kravac is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laloosh dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Laloosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kravac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving. #T2#
Kravac wants to sweep here but Laloosh controlling him for the moment.
Nuke Laloosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laloosh postures up in Kravac's guard and throws a big left but Kravac blocks it. #SUB2#
Kravac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laloosh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laloosh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laloosh throwing strikes but missing.
Laloosh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laloosh controlling the position. #T3#
Kravac is not content to let Laloosh control the position.
Kravac is trying to control Laloosh's posture but Laloosh avoids it.
Laloosh throws an elbow but Kravac slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kravac is looking to regain half guard here but Laloosh keeps moving and retains side control.
Laloosh moves into full mount! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laloosh controlling from mount.
Kravac tries to hold on but Laloosh postures up.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Laloosh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laloosh tries to control but Kravac wriggling away.
Laloosh prevents Kravac from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laloosh tries to control but Kravac wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuke Laloosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laloosh, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuke Laloosh!

Our winner, Nuke Laloosh, 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.

 

Event: DFN#48 Turner vs Sin     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Dux misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kravac has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Dux gets caught flat footed, as Kravac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Dux's guard.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kravac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dux's head.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely. #T1#
Kravac cracks Dux with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Dux's guard.
Kravac passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Kravac passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dux! #T2##SUB2#
Kravac goes for an armbar but Dux turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dux.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Kravac is keeping the position.
Kravac looking to control. #SUB2#
Kravac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kravac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard. #REVB##T3#
Kravac postures up.
Kravac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kravac lands strikes from half guard.
Kravac working over Dux with some ground and pound. Dux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Kravac in his half guard.
Kravac lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Kravac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kravac lands strikes from half guard.
Kravac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dux tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Kravac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated 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.
#R2#
Kravac checks a low kick from Dux.
Kravac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown but Dux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kravac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kravac ducks right into an uppercut from Dux.
Dux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kravac blocks a low kick nicely.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Dux throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it.
Kravac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dux has time to react.
Dux misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac connects with a jab.
Dux missing with a left hand there. Kravac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kravac connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kravac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Dux misses with an uppercut.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Kravac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dux's half guard.
Kravac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravac is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kravac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravac drops an elbow to the side of Dux's head. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Kravac throwing shots but Dux is blocking nicely.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Dux trying to control here.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux pushes Kravac off looking to stand but Kravac dives back in and keeps control. #T3##SUB2#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux trying to control but Kravac postures up. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux is trying to stand back up but Kravac is controlling him
Kravac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.#SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Dux won't allow Kravac to pass to mount.
Kravac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kravac is nestled in close to Dux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravac has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Kravac dives in for a single leg takedown but Dux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Dux cracks the inside of Kravac's front leg.
Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kravac lands a nice shot to the body.
Kravac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dux in his tracks.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Dux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.#T1#
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kravac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dux rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Dux misses.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Kravac blocks the low kick.
Kravac scores with a nice head shot.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Dux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kravac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravac. That did some damage!
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux throws a leg kick but Kravac checks it. #CL2#
Kravac moves into range and clinches up with Dux.
Kravac goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dux manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A big right from Kravac misses.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux looks to land a right hand but Kravac moved out of range.
Dux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux throws a solid leg kick but Kravac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dux.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Dux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Kravac moves his leg out of the way.
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac connects with a looping right hand.
Kravac tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux leaves Kravac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dux throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux is looking to score with low kicks.
Kravac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.#T3#
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravac lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Dux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kravac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kravac throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kravac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dux to see if he's OK.
Kravac tries to advance position but instead Dux slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Dux defends it. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac. #T4#
Dux is looking to escape.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Kravac seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dux is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: DUEL#166 Andersson vs Bang     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been hearing reports that Kravac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck for Kravac with that takedown attempt.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Garbutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Garbutt tries to score with a low kick but Kravac moves his leg out of the way.
Garbutt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravac. That did some damage!
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravac blocks a leg kick.
Kravac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garbutt misses with a body kick.
Kravac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garbutt sprawls and moves away.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Garbutt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kravac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garbutt manages to avoid it.
Garbutt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Kravac throws a jab when Garbutt was well out of range.
Garbutt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kravac works Garbutt's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Garbutt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kravac to the mat! Kravac manages to get full guard.
Garbutt passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kravac defending well though.
Kravac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garbutt is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Garbutt there. #T2#
Kravac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kravac is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garbutt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garbutt's back!
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!#SUB#
Kravac looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Garbutt right now.
Kravac doesn't have the hooks in and Garbutt manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Kravac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garbutt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garbutt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB#
Kravac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garbutt.
Garbutt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Kravac's temple.
Garbutt is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kravac is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garbutt fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kravac from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garbutt! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
A relieved looking Kevin Garbutt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scott defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Scott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Kravac backs away, Scott returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kravac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Kravac shoots and misses
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Alejandro Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Kravac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kravac.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kravac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A big right from Kravac misses.
Scott throws a counter high kick but Kravac was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kravac avoids it.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kravac thinking.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Kravac clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kravac.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kravac wants the takedown. Scott is fighting it off but Kravac persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Scott's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.#T2#
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kravac is controlling him.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kravac postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kravac stops Scott from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jab, jab by Kravac - just one landing.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Kravac connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Scott gets caught napping as Kravac dives in and scores a takedown. Scott manages to retain guard.
Kravac won't allow Scott to get back to his feet.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Kravac prevents Scott from getting back to his feet.
Kravac trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Scott tries to stand but Kravac is controlling from the bottom.
Kravac wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravac trying to control the position.
Kravac managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kravac is on top in guard. #REVB#
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kravac tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alejandro Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kravac just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro Scott is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kravac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scott counters with a good low kick that Kravac was not able to check.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kravac dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Kravac's head and hops out.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
Kravac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kravac throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kravac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Scott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Kravac manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kravac misses with a right hand
and Scott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kravac shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Kravac has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a good, hard body kick but Kravac shrugs it off.
Kravac is breathing heavily.
Kravac looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
Kravac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott is looking for a counter combo.#T3##TD2#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kravac prevents Scott from standing back up.
Kravac wants to advance to full mount but Scott doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kravac is controlling him.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravac throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravac's guard. Nice move by Scott!#REVR#
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott wanted to stand there but Kravac had control of the position.
Kravac trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Scott 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#
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
And Scott counters with a quick kick to the body but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kravac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Scott was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac misses with a hook.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.#T1#
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Alejandro Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kravac is defended easily by Scott.
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kravac avoids it.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.#T2#
Kravac lands a jab.
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Alejandro Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Kravac misses.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kravac tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Scott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kravac wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Kravac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott stuffs the takedown.
As Kravac looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Kravac just gets out of the way.
Kravac fails with the takedown.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravac or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
And Scott counters with a quick kick to the body but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scott counters with a nice leg kick.
Kravac misses with a left hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Scott finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Scott slips under a jab from Kravac.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Scott!

Alejandro Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DUEL#157 Lafayette vs Halo     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Sidious walks into a straight right hand from Kravac.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Sidious throws the left hand but Kravac avoids the punch easily.
Kravac lands with a nice body punch.
Kravac tries to clinch up
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Sidious moves forwards but Kravac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Sidious misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kravac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sidious, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kravac.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidious scores with a shoulder strike.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Sidious is leaning against Kravac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sidious lands a nice elbow.
Sidious scores with a hook to the body.
Kravac tries to throw a body punch but Sidious avoids it by throwing Kravac back against the cage.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sidious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sidious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kravac tries a body shot but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sidious.
Sidious struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravac controls his hands.
Kravac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sidious's elbow.
Sidious lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kravac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sidious avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious lands an elbow inside that Kravac shrugs off.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Sidious.
We've been informed that Sidious has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Kravac 's eye. #CUT2#
Samuel Kravac's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sidious smiles and moves away.
Kravac dodges the punch combination from Sidious. #T2#
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Kravac dives in and grabs Sidious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sidious pushes down on Kravac's head and hops out.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kravac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sidious's half guard.
Sidious manages to get to full guard.
Kravac postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Sidious is keeping the position.#T3#
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sidious seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Sidious pulls Kravac in close to his closed guard and prevents Kravac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kravac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sidious is looking to reverse the position.#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.
Kravac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidious to see if he's OK.
Kravac grinds an elbow into Sidious's temple. #SUB#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidious, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sidious rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravac's guard! Nice work there by Sidious!
Sidious pushing down on Kravac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kravac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kravac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sidious escapes and throws Kravac's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious walks into a left hand. #TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Sidious's guard.
Sidious is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Sidious is controlling Kravac's posture.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Sidious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kravac postures up and lands a big shot to Sidious's brow.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Kravac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kravac is working Sidious over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sidious is keeping the position for now.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.#T2#
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac 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.
Kravac scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sidious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sidious keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Kravac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sidious looking to control.
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac forces his way into half guard.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sidious to regain full guard. #T4#
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Sidious has wrist control.
Sidious trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kravac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sidious works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kravac 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kravac moves away from the strike by Sidious.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sidious misses with a few strikes there.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
Kravac slips a straight right by Sidious.
Sidious scores with a jab to the head.
Kravac has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samuel Kravac 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.
Kravac goes for a double leg but Sidious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sidious continues to drive forward.
Sidious now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kravac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Kravac closes the distance and pushes Sidious back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sidious to keep the fight standing.
Sidious blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sidious.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kravac.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
Sidious lands a shoulder strike.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sidious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sidious lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sidious.
Darth Sidious seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sidious blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sidious comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Sidious pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kravac on the inside. #T2#
Kravac blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Kravac is rocked!
Sidious pushes Kravac against the cage. Sidious is working some dirty boxing. Sidious pushes off with a quick right hook! Kravac goes down! Kravac tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sidious moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darth Sidious waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: DUEL151     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Kravac moves out of range easily.
Kravac avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Kravac with the counter takedown but Karlsson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kravac forces Karlsson back against the cage and clinches.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Karlsson manages to get underhooks.
Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kravac avoids the damage to the body.
Kravac being controlled against the cage.
Karlsson lands an elbow inside.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Karlsson looking to stall.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Karlsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kravac drops back down to his feet.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with an elbow strike.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson pushes Kravac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kravac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac goes for a takedown attempt but Karlsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Kravac connects with a right hand. Karlsson shakes it off.
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kravac momentarily.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravac ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Kravac has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlsson smiles and moves away.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Kravac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karlsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kravac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karlsson defends it well.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlsson 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 Kravac has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kravac and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karlsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kravac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karlsson to the mat! Karlsson manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac stands and throws Karlsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karlsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kravac working the ground and pound but Karlsson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Kravac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kravac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Karlsson is pushing Kravac's head away, looking to escape. Kravac manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravac working away.
Kravac with the ground and pound but Karlsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kravac 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. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kravac prevents Karlsson from standing back up.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kravac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karlsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kravac slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
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 Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Kravac shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlsson tries to sprawl out of it but Kravac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Kravac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karlsson's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Karlsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kravac scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karlsson taking some punishment here, with Kravac in his half guard.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kravac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kravac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kravac trying to mount his opponent but Karlsson defends it.
Karlsson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Karlsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Kravac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karlsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kravac. #SUB2#
Kravac seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Karlsson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
Kravac swings widly with a right hand
and Garbutt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kravac's knee momentarily.
Garbutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kravac forces Garbutt back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garbutt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Garbutt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt controlling from side mount. #T1#
Kravac tries to buck Garbutt off but Garbutt is having none of it.
Garbutt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac struggling a bit here.
Garbutt taking a breather here.
Kravac parries the strikes from Garbutt easily there. Garbutt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kravac to escape.
Kravac tries to bench press Garbutt off him but Garbutt keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kravac can't do much from the bottom here.
Kravac is looking to regain half guard here but Garbutt keeps moving and retains side control.
Garbutt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garbutt is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Kravac prevents Garbutt from improving his position.#SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbutt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbutt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kravac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garbutt controls the pace.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garbutt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kravac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garbutt has managed to get both his arms back between Kravac's legs - danger averted.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garbutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kravac is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Garbutt pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garbutt is one step ahead there.
Garbutt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt wants to get up but he can't break Kravac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garbutt is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kravac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kravac cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Kravac - just one landing.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.#TD#
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kravac works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garbutt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravac's guard! Nice work there by Garbutt!
Garbutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garbutt won't allow Kravac to sweep him here.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Garbutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kravac trying to control the position.
Kravac wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garbutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garbutt is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kravac pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kravac slips a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kravac wants to clinch
and Garbutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Garbutt shows good takedown defense.
Kravac doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Kravac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garbutt sprawls and moves away.
Kravac tries to clinch up
and Garbutt counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravac misses with a body punch
and Garbutt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbutt throws a wild body kick that Kravac sees coming a mile off.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Garbutt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kravac scores with a jab. Garbutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kravac tries to clinch there but Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt lands a slapping body shot.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kravac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kravac out cold! Kravac corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Garbutt!
Our winner, Kevin Garbutt, 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.

 

Event: DUEL#142 Montezuma vs Vee     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Wright misses with a looping right.
Kravac defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Wright 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.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kravac goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kravac counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well. #SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kravac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head. #T1#
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
Wright is pressing down on Kravac's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravac trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright working a defensive guard here. #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.
Kravac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Kravac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kravac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kravac is working hard here to advance position.
Kravac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wright tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Kravac slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kravac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Kravac is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kravac is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kravac avoid being mounted?
Kravac 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.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kravac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright is trying to control. Kravac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Kravac makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kravac.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wright passes into side control.
Wright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kravac's legs.
Wright cracks Kravac with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kravac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kravac holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright tries to stand and escape but Kravac actually recovers to full guard.
Kravac pulls Wright in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Wright kicks Kravac off and gets to his feet.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kravac fails to land the takedown.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kravac with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Kravac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kravac lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac moves out of range as Wright strikes.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kravac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravac gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Kravac shoots in and gets a takedown into Wright's guard.#T1#
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
Kravac throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac seems keen to control Wright's posture.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wright trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Kravac blocks nicely. #T2#
Wright stands up over Kravac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Kravac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright wants to get up but he can't break Kravac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kravac keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Wright gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Kravac missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Kravac fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wright to the ground. Kravac is now in Wright's guard.#T3#
Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright wants to stand but Kravac is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Wright stands and steps away. Kravac gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kravac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Wright misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravac takes one on the button.
Wright cracks Kravac with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kravac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Kravac keeps moving and retains side control.
Kravac works to advance to full mount. Wright defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kravac controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kravac looking for a guillotine from mount but Wright is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wright throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kravac shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravac.
Kravac half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kravac is defended easily by Wright.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Kravac counters with a shoot takedown. Wright fights it but they end up in guard.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kravac's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright postures up in Kravac's guard and throws a big left but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright wants to stand but Kravac has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kravac keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac is trying to keep Wright in close. #SUB#
Kravac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright is working Kravac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright wanted to stand there but Kravac had control of the position.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Wright decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.
Kravac takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Kravac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kravac is trying to ground and pound but Wright uses the momentary lack of control by Kravac to regain half guard.
Kravac trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it. #T3#
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Wright is looking to escape.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kravac is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kravac passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kravac lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Kravac throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar but Wright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wright. #SU2#
Wright gets to his feet - Kravac follows without any prompting.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravac misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Kravac avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wright 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!

 

Event: DUEL#135 Montezuma vs Rumble     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
Kravac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kravac misses with a lunging right hand
and Kravac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Reilly moves forwards but Kravac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kravac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown but Reilly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kravac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kravac is defended easily by Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac closes the distance and clinches up with Reilly, looking for a takedown. Kravac pushes Reilly against the cage but Reilly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kravac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kravac showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reilly.
Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kravac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kravac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kravac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kravac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kravac won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Kravac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reilly controls Kravac momentarily but Kravac frees himself.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Kravac from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reilly has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reilly defending well as Kravac loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Reilly counters by clinching up.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Kravac jumps guard but Reilly stands there with Kravac around his waist. Kravac gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Kravac manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kravac 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.
Kravac is trying to keep Reilly in close. #SUB#
Kravac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.
Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac 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#
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Reilly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Kravac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reilly on his heels. He'll look to pass Reilly's guard now, I'm sure.
Kravac being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Reilly 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.
Reilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kravac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly wants to improve his position but instead Kravac has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Reilly is defending well. #T1#
Kravac is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reilly tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.
Kravac is nestled in close to Reilly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kravac is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kravac controlling the action here.
We've been hearing that Kravac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#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.
Reilly controlling the position for now.
Kravac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Kravac content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kravac trying to control from Reilly's half guard. Reilly has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kravac looking to sit in guard and control but Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Reilly is in close to Kravac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kravac is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Kravac looking to control.
Kravac is adopting a defensive guard.
Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kravac wants to control but Reilly passes easily into half guard.
Kravac trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kravac lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kravac was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Kravac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reilly can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reilly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reilly can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Reilly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kravac connects with a nice short shot to Reilly's temple.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg.
Kravac has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kravac looking to secure an arm triangle but Reilly defends it well.
Kravac avoids the attempt from Reilly to control.
Mike Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kravac is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reilly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reilly shrugs it off.
A nice elbow there by Kravac.#SUB#
Kravac is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reilly is surviving well by controlling Kravac's body position as best he can.
Kravac avoids the attempt from Reilly to control.
Reilly tries to reverse the position but Kravac maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Kravac.#T3##SUB#
Kravac looking to secure an arm triangle but Reilly defends it well. #SUB#
Kravac working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Kravac with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Kravac's attempts to control the action.
Kravac lands a big shot there that rocks Reilly but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Reilly regains half guard.
Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Kravac passes Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reilly has hold of Kravac's hands but Kravac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reilly is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kravac.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac is trying to control. Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Kravac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kravac, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: DUEL#127 Stenberg vs Scarface     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filho's waist but Filho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Kravac shoots and misses
and Filho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filho misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Kravac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filho swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kravac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac shoots in and drives through. Filho sprawls well.
Filho throws an overhand right that lands on Kravac's shoulder, as Kravac tries to avoid the shot.
Filho throws a hook to the side of Kravac's head but Kravac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Kravac looking to score a takedown here. Filho is defending well but Kravac drives through and ends up in Filho's guard.#ES2#
Filho pushes Kravac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kravac throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filho was covering up waiting for the punch and Kravac finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've been hearing that Kravac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Filho keeps moving.
Kravac throws an elbow that misses. Filho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kravac's guard. Nice move by Filho!#REVB##SUB#
Kravac working for a triangle but Filho defends it easily.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filho wants to stand and escape but instead Kravac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Filho is retaining full guard.
Kravac pushes down on Filho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kravac not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kravac performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kravac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravac 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.#T3#
Well, if Kravac 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.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Filho defends it.
Kravac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kravac 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.
Filho taking some punishment here, with Kravac in his half guard.
Kravac controlling the action here.
Kravac stalling away here and it's allowed Filho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pedro Rodrigues Filho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Filho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravac seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac lands a nice hook to Filho's body. Filho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Filho.#CL2#
Filho has Kravac up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Filho.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
A short left from Filho.
Kravac blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Kravac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filho gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Kravac pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Filho wants to stand but Kravac is controlling his posture from full guard.
Filho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kravac is controlling Filho's posture.
Kravac is trying to hold Filho in close to prevent damage but Filho has managed to pass into half guard.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Kravac manages to get to full guard.
Filho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kravac's guard.
Kravac 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.
Kravac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kravac looking to control. #T3#
Filho is looking to stand up but Kravac won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravac. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filho defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Filho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Filho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filho throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Filho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kravac walks into a jab.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Filho throws a right hand that Kravac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kravac also avoids with ease.
Filho misses with a few strikes there.
Kravac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravac swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Kravac digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kravac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filho.#T4#
Filho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kravac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Filho's guard.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Filho keeps moving.
Kravac content to stall in guard here.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac trying to control but Filho is working from the bottom.
Filho wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rodrigues Filho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kravac feints and as Filho raises his hands in defense, Kravac changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Filho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Filho keeps moving.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filho keeping full guard, as Kravac tries to pass.
Filho wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Filho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kravac has Filho in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Filho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Kravac moves forwards but Filho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Filho forces Kravac back against the cage and clinches.
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Filho walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Kravac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filho did well to prevent Kravac getting side control.
Filho won't allow Kravac to pass to mount.
Kravac trying to control the pace.
Kravac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Kravac is really struggling to control Filho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kravac is pressing down on Filho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filho is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Filho won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice jab there from Filho.
Filho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filho throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Kravac dives in and scores a takedown into Filho's guard.#ES2#
Filho pushes Kravac off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kravac is looking to wear down Filho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Filho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kravac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravac.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kravac.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kravac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kravac fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kravac jumps into guard, dragging Filho to the mat. #SUB#
Kravac working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Filho has passed into half guard!
Kravac is holding on to half guard well.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kravac wants to control but Filho is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Rodrigues Filho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filho 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Rodrigues Filho!

A relieved looking Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RS 163 Rising Sun     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Chav looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.
Kravac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chav lunges at Kravac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kravac's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Chav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chav pinned against the cage. Chav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Kravac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chav.
Kravac has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Chav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Chav 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.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Chav sprawls well.
Kravac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chav doesn't seem bothered though.
Chav feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kravac's calf.
Chav catches Kravac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Chav forces Kravac back against the cage and clinches.
Kravac misses with a body punch.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Chav.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravac has a couple of punches blocked by Chav. #T2#
Chav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Kravac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kravac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kravac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chav smiles and moves away.
No luck for Kravac with that takedown attempt.
Chav throws out a counter right but Kravac avoids it with no problem.
Chav slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chav keeps the fight on the outside.
Chav fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kravac checks it well.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac tries to counter by clinching up but Chav breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Chav blocks a jab.
Kravac throws a shot to the body.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.#TD#
Kravac looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chav is trying to control the position but Kravac postures up.
Chav controlling Kravac's posture.
Kravac looking to pass the guard.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Chav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kravac is aware though and is defending well.
Kravac postures up in Chav's guard and throws a big left but Chav blocks it.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Chav keeps moving.
Chav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kravac postures up in Chav's guard and throws a big left but Chav blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac wants to control from the top but Chav keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kravac throws an overhand right that lands on Chav's shoulder, as Chav tries to avoid the shot.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kravac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pikey Chav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chav swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kravac counters with a shoot takedown. Chav fights it but they end up in guard.
Chav is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chav keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kravac wants to control but Chav is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Chav seems content to control.
Kravac is looking for a sweep. Chav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kravac defends it well.
Kravac trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kravac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chav wants to take a breather but Kravac is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Chav seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravac wants to control but Chav is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kravac gets the takedown into side control.
Kravac is working Chav over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chav is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kravac lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac working away.
Chav is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Chav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kravac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kravac tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac working away.
Chav avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kravac.
Chav parries the strikes from Kravac easily there. Kravac is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chav to escape. #T4#
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.
You can see the frustration on Chav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chav is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kravac connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Kravac tries for a kimura but Chav is defending well.
Chav is looking for a sweep.
Kravac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chav keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac controls the position from side control.
Chav tries to bench press Kravac off him but Kravac keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kravac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chav.
Kravac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kravac swings for the body but Chav moves out of range.
Chav throws a leg kick but Kravac checks it.
As Chav tries to get set, Kravac tries to push him back and clinch up but Chav manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Kravac wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kravac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chav.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Chav misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kravac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kravac.
Chav keeping moving, preventing Kravac from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chav working for submissions but it's allowed Kravac to get to half guard.
Kravac is trying to control. Chav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Chav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Chav trying to control from the bottom.
Chav manages to get to full guard.
Kravac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samuel Kravac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Chav seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
Kravac trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Chav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Chav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kravac defends it easily.
Kravac trying to control but Chav 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.
Kravac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chav tries to avoid it but Kravac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chav to the ground. Chav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown but Chav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kravac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pikey Chav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chav scores with a hook.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chav as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Kravac misses with a hook.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Chav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kravac backing away here, and Chav unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chav circles away.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chav as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Chav misses.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.
Chav lands a lovely overhand right.
Kravac dives in for a single leg takedown but Chav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikey Chav really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Kravac shoots in but Chav avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chav jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Chav as Kravac shoots in.
Chav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chav misses with an uppercut. Kravac saw that one coming.
Chav defending well as Kravac loads up on a big left hand.
Chav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chav throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Kravac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chav on his heels. He'll look to pass Chav's guard now, I'm sure.
Chav pulls Kravac in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Chav is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Kravac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chav bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kravac's guard. #REVB#
Chav is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chav forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.
Chav is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kravac is looking for a sweep. Chav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chav takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kravac trying to hold on to Chav's head to control him but Chav postures up.
Chav performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kravac trying to hold on to Chav's head to control him but Chav postures up. #T3#
Kravac wants to improve his position but Chav is controlling well.
Kravac is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chav lands with a hook. Kravac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chav slips a straight right by Kravac.
Chav keeps Kravac at a distance using the push kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kravac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chav.#T4#
Kravac goes for a double leg but Chav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chav continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Chav rushes Kravac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravac's elbow.
Chav cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
Chav has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
A short body shot lands from Chav as the two fighters clinch.
Chav working aggressively here.
Chav tries to work over Kravac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chav tries to throw a body punch but Kravac avoids it by throwing Chav back against the cage.
Kravac misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chav is leaning against Kravac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikey Chav dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Chav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Chav misses with a looping right.
Chav moves away from the strike by Kravac.
Chav thinks about the counter body kick.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
Kravac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chav.
Kravac dives in and grabs Chav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chav pushes down on Kravac's head and hops out.
Chav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kravac darts in looking for a takedown but Chav gets double underhooks and turns Kravac into the cage.
Chav tries a quick counter leg kick but Kravac is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. 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.
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chav is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Chav circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chav.
Chav throws a solid leg kick but Kravac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chav.#T1#
Chav walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kravac checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Chav tries to get set, Kravac tries to push him back and clinch up but Chav manages to avoid the attempt.
Chav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravac. That did some damage!
Chav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kravac's sensitive parts.
Kravac scores with a body shot.
Kravac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravac misses the target.
Chav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kravac's sensitive parts.
Chav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Chav scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravac or perhaps it was just good defense by Chav, which made it look bad. #T2#
Kravac wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kravac.
Chav keeps Kravac at a distance using the push kick.
Chav throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Chav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chav defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Kravac misses with an uppercut.
Pikey Chav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Chav throws a big shot that misses.
Chav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chav stuffs the takedown attempt from Kravac. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet.
Kravac tries for a takedown but Chav circles away easily
and Chav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chav sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Chav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kravac with a body shot.
Chav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chav pinned against the cage. Chav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav misses with a series of wild punches.
Kravac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chav manages to circle out of the way.
Kravac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chav.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikey Chav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chav has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikey Chav!

Pikey Chav is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pikey Chav 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.

 

Event: RS 160 Bone Crushing     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Kravac misses with a hook. Seppala ducked under it nicely.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seppala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seppala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seppala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kravac slows the pace down. #SUB#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seppala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Seppala is letting Kravac control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac trying to control the position but Seppala is working away. #T1#
Kravac is trying to move to mount but Seppala reverses beautifully and ends up in Kravac's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kravac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kravac controlling from the top position.
Kravac passes into half guard.
Kravac controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kravac is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Seppala to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Seppala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac tries to free his leg and advance position but Seppala is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seppala looks to land a left hand but Kravac moved out of range nicely.
Seppala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac moves forwards but Seppala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seppala throws a lazy right hand but Kravac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seppala looks to throw the jab but Kravac is out of range. #TD#
Kravac gets a double leg takedown into Seppala's guard.
Kravac's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Samuel Kravac will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Seppala misses with a straight right.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seppala counters with a nice body shot.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Seppala misses. #TD#
Kravac shoots in and bounces Seppala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Seppala can't keep his opponent in guard - Kravac advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kravac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seppala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac wants to free his trapped foot but Seppala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kravac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seppala's head. #T1#
Kravac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seppala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seppala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kravac wants to pass to mount but Seppala is defending the position.
Kravac throwing shots but Seppala is blocking nicely.
Seppala 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.
Ground and pound from Kravac.
Kravac slows the pace down in half guard.
Kravac is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Seppala! #T2#
Seppala tries to lock up and control but Kravac gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kravac controlling his opponent.
Kravac thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Kravac pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seppala taking shots to the head.
Seppala is working to get back to half guard.
Kravac postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Seppala looks a forlorn figure.
Kravac looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Kravac working for a submission but Seppala is keeping him at bay.
Kravac has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Seppala's face.
Seppala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kravac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Seppala is squirming around, avoiding Kravac's attempts to control the action.
Kravac thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Kravac has hold of Seppala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seppala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kravac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Kravac dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Seppala punishes Kravac's body with a nice straight punch.
Seppala throws a body punch but Kravac moves out of range.
Seppala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
Seppala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Seppala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seppala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Seppala gets a clinch.
A short right from Kravac.
Seppala has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Seppala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Seppala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Seppala.
Kravac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seppala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kravac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kravac gets control of Seppala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kravac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kravac trying to keep a closed guard but Seppala is proving a slippery customer.
Kravac wants to control but Seppala passes easily into half guard.
Kravac 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.
Kravac is looking to control Seppala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kravac avoid being mounted?
Kravac tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Seppala has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Onni Seppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kravac slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kravac moves into full guard.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seppala trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Seppala stopping the sweep attempt from Kravac.#T3#
Kravac seems keen to control Seppala's posture.
Kravac keeping full guard, as Seppala tries to pass. #SUB#
Kravac working for a triangle but Seppala defends it easily.
Seppala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kravac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seppala won't allow Kravac to sweep him here.
Samuel Kravac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kravac is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kravac 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: RS Friday Night Fights XIV     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017
#R1#
Kravac lunges at Canoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canoe's hand.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
Kravac with a lazy takedown attempt
and Canoe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Canoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canoe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kravac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kravac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canoe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kravac controls Canoe momentarily but Canoe frees himself. #SUB#
Canoe throws a sloppy strike and Kravac has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Canoe is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: RS 152 Bad Intentions     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kravac.#TD2#
Easton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kravac to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Easton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Easton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easton slowing the pace effectively.
Easton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Easton lands a nice shot to the body.
Easton misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Kravac 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!
Easton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Kravac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Easton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Easton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Easton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kravac has a closed guard, preventing Easton from standing up.
Easton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Easton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Easton is sitting in close to Kravac's body. Kravac has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Easton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Easton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kravac.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: RS 150 Death Punch of Death     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1##CL#
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar cracks Kravac with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kravac.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kravac.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar tries to work over Kravac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Kravac has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kravac can turn it around.#T1#
Kravac tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Kravac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kravac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a right hand. #T2#
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar tries to clinch but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Kravac is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Kravac perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kravac thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
Kravac stalling.
Escobar is trying to stand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kravac trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Kravac misses.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Escobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kravac looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Kravac misses with a right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Escobar stuffs the takedown.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar finds it's way round the side to connect with Kravac's head.
Kravac walks into a left hand.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Kravac moved out of range nicely.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Braulio Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar tries to counter by clinching up but Kravac breaks away and moves out of range.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kravac on the side of the head.
Escobar stuffs the takedown.#T1#
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Kravac saw that one coming.
Kravac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Escobar defends it well.#TD2#
Kravac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Escobar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Escobar.
Kravac tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar working away.
Kravac is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Kravac can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Escobar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kravac misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Escobar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac. #T3#
Kravac shoots in for a double leg but Escobar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac misses with a takedown
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kravac momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravac misses the target.
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar's waist but Escobar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Kravac slips under a jab from Escobar.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravac or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar, which made it look bad.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Escobar throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
Escobar misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Kravac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar sprawls well. Escobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar thuds a left hand into Kravac's body.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Kravac tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Kravac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Braulio Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar darts in and clinches Kravac up against the cage.
Escobar pushes Kravac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Kravac's head.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kravac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Kravac.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Kravac is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards. #ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
Escobar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kravac with a big uppercut! Kravac tries to clinch up but Escobar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kravac to the mat! Kravac covers up and Escobar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar retains his light heavyweight title!

 

Event: Bushido 67: Jacobson vs. Baals     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aokison sprawls well. Aokison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet.
Kravac on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Aokison moves into the clinch.
Kravac is working for takedown but Aokison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aokison misses with the head strike.
Aokison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aokison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aokison.
A right hook to the body lands for Aokison.
Aokison lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Aokison can't find room to land a body shot as Kravac controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Aokison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aokison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Aokison working aggressively here. #T1#
Aokison lands a nice uppercut.
Aokison stops a takedown attempt from Kravac.
Ryu Aokison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Aokison tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Kravac drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aokison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aokison.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but Aokison has him pressed against the ropes.
Aokison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aokison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Aokison presses Kravac against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aokison tries a body shot but Kravac blocks it.
Aokison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Aokison as the two fighters clinch.
Aokison working aggressively here.
Kravac is trying to drag Aokison to the mat but Aokison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kravac tries to pull guard but Aokison forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#T2#
Aokison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aokison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aokison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravac controls his hands.
Kravac prevents a body shot from Aokison.
Aokison gets through Kravac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Aokison. #ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
Aokison pushes Kravac against the ropes. Aokison is working some dirty boxing. Aokison pushes off with a quick right hook! Kravac goes down! Kravac tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aokison moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Aokison!
A very excited looking Ryu Aokison 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.

 

Event: B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3     
Date:   Aug 11, 2017
#R1#
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Kravac drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kravac won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Kravac passes into half guard.
Erikson is trying to stand. #SUB#
Kravac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erikson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kravac in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Erikson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

 

Event: B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Booth's waist but Booth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Kravac's head but Kravac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Booth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Booth lands a slapping body shot.
Booth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Booth rushes Kravac and presses him up against the ropes.
Booth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Booth on the inside.
Booth pushes Kravac back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Booth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kravac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Booth to the mat. Booth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Booth trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Booth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Booth manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Booth's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kravac stopping the sweep attempt from Booth.
Kravac won't allow Booth to get back to his feet.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kravac trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Booth managing to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Booth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booth tries to get out of the position.
Booth tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kravac tries for a kimura but Booth is defending well.
Booth tries to buck Kravac off but Kravac is having none of it.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kravac advances to full mount.
Kravac lands a couple of good shots and Booth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Kravac is looking for the choke from the back position but Booth is controlling his hands well.
Booth wants to get back to his feet.
Kravac is hanging on to Booth's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Kravac on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Booth is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kravac is punishing Booth with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Booth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kravac. #SUB2#
Booth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kravac's arms.
Booth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Booth tries to roll but Kravac sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Kravac working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kravac has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kravac controlling well, preventing Booth from escaping the position.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravac avoiding Booth 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kravac is working for a rear naked choke. Booth is not defending it well and Kravac has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Booth refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Booth's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
Kravac slips a straight right by McCullen.
Kravac slips a straight right by McCullen.
Kravac shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullen sprawls well. He's pushed Kravac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Kravac scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCullen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Forest Hill Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on McCullen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kravac misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McCullen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kravac's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but McCullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but McCullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kravac 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. #T1##SUB2#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kravac is trying to control. McCullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCullen is doing well to control the position and prevent Kravac from advancing to side control.
McCullen is trying to stand up here but Kravac is controlling him well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCullen is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but McCullen defending well.
Kravac moves nicely into side control.
Kravac works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCullen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kravac off and has taken his back!
McCullen biding his time, controlling Kravac.
McCullen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
Kravac trying to control the hands but McCullen breaks the grip.
McCullen biding his time, controlling Kravac.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kravac rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McCullen wants to stand up but Kravac has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McCullen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kravac wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravac trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kravac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kravac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kravac pushes a forearm under McCullen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McCullen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Gardner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravac.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gardner throws a lazy right hand but Kravac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gardner scores with a hook to the body. Kravac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kravac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kravac looks to throw the jab but Gardner is out of range.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown. Gardner tries to sprawl out of it but Kravac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gardner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kravac shoots for a double leg takedown but Gardner sprawls well. He's pushed Kravac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ralph Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Gardner misses with a looping left.
Kravac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Gardner counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Kravac gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gardner, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Kravac tries to move to mount but Gardner blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gardner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Gardner.
You can see the frustration on Kravac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kravac is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kravac being controlled for a moment.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but Kravac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kravac manages to get back to half guard.
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kravac gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Gardner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardner wants to control from the top but Kravac keeps moving.
Kravac working a defensive guard here.
Gardner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.
Gardner trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
Kravac 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner wants to stand but Kravac has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gardner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gardner misses with a looping left.
Kravac moves away from the strike by Gardner.
Gardner throws a series of strikes that have Kravac backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Ralph Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kravac with a poor takedown
enabling Gardner to counter with a crisp jab.
Kravac closes the distance and clinches up with Gardner, looking for a takedown. Kravac pushes Gardner against the ropes but Gardner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kravac looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gardner is fending him off so far but Kravac persists. Nope, Gardner circles away and we're back to standing.
Kravac shoots in for a double leg but Gardner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Gardner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gardner avoids the body shot from Kravac.
Kravac swings for the body but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Gardner counters with a huge left! Kravac is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gardner isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kravac from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gardner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Gardner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ralph Gardner thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: KOC - 10     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Kravac closes the distance and clinches up with Facon, looking for a takedown. Kravac pushes Facon against the cage but Facon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Kravac feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kravac is looking to advance position but Facon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Facon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Kravac shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Facon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Facon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Facon trying to keep a closed guard but Kravac is proving a slippery customer.
Facon keeping moving, preventing Kravac from controlling successfully.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Facon is controlling Kravac's posture.
Facon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravac trying to control the position from guard on top but Facon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac is really struggling to control Facon but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Facon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kravac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Facon defends well and Kravac ends up having to push Facon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Facon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Facon throws a body punch but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##CL2#
Facon rushes Kravac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kravac gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Facon is not content to let Kravac control the position.
Facon wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy. #SUB#
Kravac in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Facon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: KOC - 8     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Kravac feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kravac not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kravac as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kent screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kravac! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: KOC - 7     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Kravac fails with the takedown
and Wise counters with a nice body shot.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt.
As Kravac tries to get set, Wise tries to push him back and clinch up but Kravac manages to avoid the attempt.
Wise throws a body punch but Kravac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wise. Kravac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kravac shoots in looking for a takedown. Wise tries to sprawl out of it but Kravac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wise is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Kravac avoids the body shot from Wise.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Wise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravac.
Wise throws a body shot but no joy.
Wise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Wise.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravac.
Wise is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A jab from Wise misses. #KD#
Wise drops Kravac with a beautiful combination! Kravac stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wise is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wise's waist but Wise gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Wise swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wise counters with a crisp right that sends Kravac to the canvas! Wise follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Wise!
Dennis Wise is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dennis Wise thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: KOC 6 - Friday the 13th     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
Two leaves Kravac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kravac shoots for a double leg takedown but Two sprawls well. He's pushed Kravac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Two with the counter takedown but Kravac avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Two looking to score a takedown here. Kravac is defending well but Two drives through and ends up in Kravac's guard.
Kravac is trying to control the position but Two postures up.
Kravac keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass. #SUB2#
Two thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kravac can't keep his opponent in guard - Two advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kravac won't allow Two to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Two seems to be working for a kimura but Kravac defends the submission attempt.
Kravac moves into full guard.
Kravac looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kravac wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Two looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kravac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Two circles away.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kravac paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Two dives in and scores a takedown into Kravac's guard.#SUB#
Kravac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Two forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Two is working for a kimura but Kravac is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kravac sees it coming and defends easily.
Kravac is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Two seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Two has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kravac defends it well. #SUB2#
Two is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Two is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kravac reverses the position - he's now on top in Two's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Two dominated 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.
#R2##TD2#
Two drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kravac wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Two passes Kravac's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kravac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Two trying to advance position but Kravac counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac can't keep his opponent in guard - Two advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Two is thwarting Kravac's attempts to control the position.
Kravac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kravac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kravac looking to control.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet. #SUB#
Two is posturing up here but Kravac has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Two tries to roll out but it's too tight and Two has to tap! Slick submission there by Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: KOC 5 - High Stakes     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Nice cross by Amirkhani.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Amirkhani to counter with a crisp jab.
Amirkhani lunges at Kravac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kravac's hand.
Amirkhani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravac.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amirkhani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amirkhani looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravac is just out of range.#TD2#
Kravac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Amirkhani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amirkhani is refusing to be controlled, as Kravac sits in half guard.
Kravac trying to mount his opponent but Amirkhani defends it. #T1#
Amirkhani is doing well to control the position and prevent Kravac from advancing to side control.
Kravac controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura here.
Kravac is trying to control. Amirkhani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura but Amirkhani is defending well.
Amirkhani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amirkhani tries to get out of the 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.#SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Amirkhani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kravac is trying to control the action in half guard but Amirkhani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Amirkhani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amirkhani is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Kravac stalling away here and it's allowed Amirkhani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Amirkhani has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Amirkhani controlling the position.
Amirkhani keeping moving, preventing Kravac from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amirkhani throws a shot from downtown. Kravac moves away and avoids it.
Amirkhani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kravac drops his hands momentarily and Amirkhani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amirkhani slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pretty Boy Amirkhani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Amirkhani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
Kravac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kravac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kravac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amirkhani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Amirkhani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amirkhani 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. #ROC#
Kravac is rocked!
Kravac with a poor takedown
and Amirkhani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kravac looks winded!
Kravac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amirkhani.
Kravac misses with a takedown
and Amirkhani counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amirkhani lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kravac falls backwards - clearly groggy! Amirkhani dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pretty Boy Amirkhani!
A relieved looking Pretty Boy Amirkhani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: KOC 4 - The Ultimate Showdown     
Date:   Dec 17, 2016
#R1#
Age closes the distance but Kravac moves to the side #TD#
and Kravac counters with a shoot takedown. Age fights it but they end up in guard.
Kravac trying to control but Age is working from the bottom.
Kravac is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Age is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kravac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kravac preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Age tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Age is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Age manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Age's guard.
Age looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Age throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kravac uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kravac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Age knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Age's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kravac is trying to get an arm triangle but Age is defending well. #SUB#
Kravac tries for a kimura but Age is defending well. #SUB#
Kravac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kravac is looking to take a break and control but Age is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kravac working away.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Age has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kravac trying to control the position but Age is working away. #T3#
Age is trying to control Kravac's posture but Kravac avoids it. #SUB#
Kravac is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Age is trying to escape and Kravac transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Age is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kravac! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!
The defeated Brynulf Age had this to say: 'I let him win, for the salvation of his sole.'.

 

Event: KOC 3 - A King Will Be Crowned     
Date:   Nov 23, 2016
#R1#
Kravac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clinton's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($50 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clinton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clinton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kravac circles away.
Clinton throws a jab when Kravac was well out of range.
Clinton tries to clinch up but Kravac circles away and keeps his distance.
Kravac shoots in but Clinton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kravac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kravac fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravac shoots for a takedown but Clinton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Clinton gets a clinch.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clinton to keep the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Clinton. #T1#
Clinton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kravac takes an elbow to the temple.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kravac letting Clinton take a breather here.
Kravac is trying to pull guard but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Kravac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Kravac fails to pull guard.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clinton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Clinton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Kravac in his tracks for a moment.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
Kravac wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.#TD#
Kravac pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Clinton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Clinton pushes Kravac up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Kravac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clinton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kravac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton. #T4#
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
Kravac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clinton walks away with a smile on his face. Kravac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Clinton moves into range and clinches up with Kravac.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kravac blocks the elbow strike.
Clinton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Samuel Kravac's cut is getting worse.
Clinton gets underhooks to prevent Kravac's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Kravac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Clinton pushes Kravac up against the cage in a clinch.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Kravac is working for takedown but Clinton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clinton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinton stalling.
Clinton leaning against his opponent.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martin Clinton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kravac up against the cage.
Clinton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinton pushes off an throws an elbow but Kravac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Kravac in his tracks for a moment.
Kravac tries to score a body lock takedown but Clinton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kravac's brow.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Kravac 's eye.
Clinton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clinton misses with an elbow strike.
Kravac avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.#T2#
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Kravac in his tracks for a moment.
Kravac blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Nice elbow from Clinton. #CUT2#
Samuel Kravac's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Kravac 's eye.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kravac takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Samuel Kravac's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton has Kravac pressed against the cage.
Kravac takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Kravac blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Kravac dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kravac avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Kravac's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Clinton!
Martin Clinton is the new middleweight champion!

 

Event: KOC 2 - Kravac vs McConor     
Date:   Nov 06, 2016
#R1#
McConor lands a nice shot that snaps Kravac's head back.
McConor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravac manages to avoid it.
McConor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConor wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kravac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McConor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McConor stops Kravac from passing to mount.
McConor is trying to improve his position.
McConor is trying to work for a sweep but Kravac has mounted him!#SUB2#
Kravac has hold of McConor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McConor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kravac controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Kravac tries to control but McConor wriggling away. #SUB2#
Kravac is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McConor is surviving well by controlling Kravac's body position as best he can.
McConor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kravac looking to control but McConor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Kravac looking to secure an arm triangle but McConor defends it well. #T2#
McConor wants to hold on but Kravac pushes him away.
Kravac controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConor can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Kravac is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 20, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Kras drives through with a takedown into Kravac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kravac has control of Kras's left arm, preventing Kras from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kras has passed into side control.
Kravac is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kravac controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Kras is looking for a kimura but Kravac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kras to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kras is working for a kimura but Kravac is defending it quite comfortably.
Kravac's coaches at Tycoon Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is pressing down on Kras's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kravac controlling Kras's posture.
Kras wants to pass the guard but Kravac is keeping the position.
Kras postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kras throws a strike but Kravac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kravac stays in close to Kras's body and controls the position.
Kravac passes Kras's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kravac is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Kravac moves into full mount! Kras won't be happy about that!
Kravac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kras is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Kras really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Kravac is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kras has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Kravac has control of Kras's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kras regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kras wants to control but Kravac is having none of it.
Kravac blocks Kras's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Kravac goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kras is on top in guard. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Kras pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Kravac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kravac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kravac. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kravac has his hands on Kras's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kras has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kravac to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kras is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kravac pulls down on the head and he's put Kras to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 04, 2016
#R1#
Kravac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dillard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kravac's guard.
Dillard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillard being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kravac working for a triangle but Dillard defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dillard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kravac to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dillard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kravac pulls down on the head and he's put Dillard to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Kravac!

 

 
 
 
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